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John Paul Depew

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So enjoyable and unique

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Reviewed: 10-31-24

Absolutely loved this. I was hooked from start to finish. Andy Weir is one of a kind. Especially enjoyable for someone in science and engineering, but I think anyone could appreciate it

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Unique and engaging

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Reviewed: 12-21-23

Loved the characters and story, family interactions were some of the best parts. Lighthearted but serious at times. The narrator was fantastic - the type who makes the story better

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Exciting, fascinating book

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Reviewed: 10-29-23

I was a little annoyed at the main character at first, but overall I thought the characters were great. The plot was fast paced and interesting, and after the last chapter the next book can’t come soon enough

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Very nice performance

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Reviewed: 12-30-20

The story felt a little rushed but I was pretty happy with the actors. Hook was good.

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Very well researched (I assume)

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Reviewed: 10-17-20

A lot of very in-depth detail about the console wars. The book still managed to be enjoyable, despite being more of a history. I admit I was a little annoyed by some of the “playful banter” conversations that were probably mostly fictional. I mean, who remembers a conversation from 25+ years ago? But I get they had to try to make it interesting.

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Incredibly funny

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Reviewed: 10-04-19

This is one of the most funny books I’ve read by Pratchett. (I’ve read/listened to 25 or so). Once again Nigel Planer nails the narration. The ending could have been better, but overall very enjoyable.

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Good voice acting but mediocre story

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Reviewed: 09-21-19

I can't complain about the acting, it was good, and the only bad parts were the fault of the writing. Sections of the book seemed like it was written by a different person. A few lines were pretty cringeworthy. I'll try not to spoil anything, but one character would be fighting another character and explain exactly what she was about to while making some attempt at a witty pun. It just didn't work, it reminded me of dumb action movies... There were also sections where someone would be explaining something and the person listening would repeat every fourth or fifth word, which just sounded awkward. But a few parts seemed well written. Another note, this book was pretty intense on descriptions of mentally unstable and evil people doing evil things. If that's not your kind of story, steer clear.

Okay, now some spoilers, so don't read if you haven't read the book.

You're supposed to feel pity and understanding for the Bride, which you do to a certain extent. She even said that she let some young pervert men go without killing them... right after killing one of the only decent people in the book (Tom Cully or however you spell it). And after a brief moment of sorrow the protagonist seemed to sympathize with the Bride. Just kinda irritating.

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Great story, fantastic narrator

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Reviewed: 09-16-19

The narrator does a great job with voices, and honestly adds a lot to the characters just by his tone of voice. Very fun and entertaining story.

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Unique and exciting

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Reviewed: 04-17-19

I really have no complaints with this book. The narrator was good, and the story and setting were enjoyable and original. It’s pretty violent, so I wouldn’t recommend it for younger readers.

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