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Project Hail Mary
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 198,273
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 181,483
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Story5 out of 5 stars 180,930
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Bazinga
- By Davidgonzalezsr on 05-04-21
- Project Hail Mary
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Compelling story, brilliant narration
Reviewed: 02-02-22
If you enjoyed the movie “The Martian,” based on a book Andy Weir, you’ll love “Project Hail Mary” by the same author. The stakes are even higher in this story, filled with life and death challenges, literally with galactic consequences.
The chapters alternate between the present and a not-too distant past in a way that gradually reveals the protagonist’s backstory not only to the reader but to Dr. Ryland Grace himself. This reluctant hero tells the tale in the first person, and in the narration of Ray Porter he is brought to vivid life.
Porter is not only Ryland Grace, but portrays a large supporting cast with distinct character voices and a United Nations of convincing accents. I could say more but won’t give any spoilers.
This is the sort of science fiction that explains a wide variety of crucial scientific “facts” in such a way that their revelation drives the story forward and keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Five stars aren’t enough!
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Breaking Orbit
- How to Write, Publish and Launch Your First Bestseller on Amazon Without a Mailing List, Blog or Social Media Following
- By: Jonathan Green
- Narrated by: Matt Weight
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 60
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story5 out of 5 stars 53
After years working as one of the most prolific ghostwriters and authors in the world, Jonathan is finally ready to reveal his secrets for launching books on Amazon. Get the exact secrets that his coaching clients pay thousands of dollars for. This system works for every single niche and category - from romance novels to children's books, from parenting to cookbooks. Whether you have never written a book before or are about to launch your 100th novel, you are sure to find value in Breaking Orbit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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so much info!
- By Ian Stevenson on 01-24-24
- Breaking Orbit
- How to Write, Publish and Launch Your First Bestseller on Amazon Without a Mailing List, Blog or Social Media Following
- By: Jonathan Green
- Narrated by: Matt Weight
So much useful information!
Reviewed: 01-14-22
Jonathan Green generously shares insights and detailed information on how to be a successful author on Amazon. He doesn’t stop there; he directs readers (or listeners) to his website for tons of further—and free!—info on the topic.
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The Last Temptation of Christ
- By: Nikos Kazantzakis
- Narrated by: Joshua Saxon
- Length: 22 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 67
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 67
The internationally renowned novel about the life and death of Jesus Christ. Hailed as a masterpiece by critics worldwide, The Last Temptation of Christ is a monumental reinterpretation of the Gospels that brilliantly fleshes out Christ’s Passion. This literary rendering of the life of Jesus Christ has courted controversy since its publication by depicting a Christ far more human than the one seen in the Bible. He is a figure who is gloriously divine but earthy and human, a man like any other - subject to fear, doubt, and pain.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful performance of a masterpiece!
- By Baryton on 03-07-21
- The Last Temptation of Christ
- By: Nikos Kazantzakis
- Narrated by: Joshua Saxon
Masterful performance of a masterpiece!
Reviewed: 03-07-21
Joshua Saxon’s narration masterfully depicts the huge cast of characters with clarity, while keeping the story moving with perfect pacing and momentum. As compelling as he makes the plot, I found myself re-listening to several chapters before moving on, because I was so struck by the beauty of his storytelling.
The complex book itself is a revelation. It brings to life the familiar narrative in a way that gives it the gripping immediacy of a novel, bringing to life the title character in a way the Gospels do not, and perhaps should not. Even if some Christians may disagree with this picture of Christ, they can hardly fail to be moved by the vivid, flesh-and-blood humanity of this portrayal.
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Motorcycles and Macarons
- Hearts of Snow Lake, Book 1
- By: Ashton Cade
- Narrated by: Cam Walker
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 25
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 23
As a biker, I've always loved the open road - and no man ever compared. I’ve mastered the quickie, the one-night stand, and I’m not into changing things up. Why mess with perfection? When I roll into Snow Lake to take over my uncle’s mechanic shop, the last thing I want to do is settle down. Until I lay eyes on Grayson, who is not the kind of man suited for a one-night stand.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A deliciously sweet opposites attract!
- By RACHEL REED on 12-16-20
- Motorcycles and Macarons
- Hearts of Snow Lake, Book 1
- By: Ashton Cade
- Narrated by: Cam Walker
Sweet romantic story!
Reviewed: 10-24-20
What a delightful story! It's a real romance between two men, with none of the stereotypes or clichés; just an engaging story that keeps you engaged and hoping for a happy ending! The characters are completely believable, and the plot includes a few unexpected turns. There's even a little revelation near the end that sets up the next book in the Hearts of Snow Lake series.
The narrator does a wonderful job of pacing the story, and perfectly delineates the many different characters without restoring to caricature. The chapters are narrated by the two main characters in turn, and there's never a doubt as to which is which in Cam Walker's engaging story-telling.
I look forward to more from this writer and reader!
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The Gay Revolution
- The Story of the Struggle
- By: Lillian Faderman
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
- Length: 29 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 212
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 192
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 193
The Gay Revolution begins in the 1950s, when law classified gays and lesbians as criminals, the psychiatric profession saw them as mentally ill, the churches saw them as sinners, and society victimized them with irrational hatred. Against this dark backdrop, a few brave people began to fight back, paving the way for the revolutionary changes of the 1960s and beyond.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An outstanding book.
- By David Farley on 10-21-15
- The Gay Revolution
- The Story of the Struggle
- By: Lillian Faderman
- Narrated by: Donna Postel
A detailed history that’s always engaging!
Reviewed: 09-13-19
The author gives a detailed history of the struggle for gay rights in the United States over more than half a century. She organizes her vast tale into logical story threads that are easy to follow, while still advancing the overall theme. Donna Postel’s narration is perfectly paced and engaging, and she voices the many well-known players who appear throughout with just a hint of their vocal characteristics, never crossing into impersonation.
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The War That Ended Peace
- The Road to 1914
- By: Margaret MacMillan
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
- Length: 31 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,005
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 907
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 896
From the best-selling and award-winning author of Paris 1919 comes a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, a fascinating portrait of Europe from 1900 up to the outbreak of World War I.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Detailed review of 1882 to 1914
- By smarmer on 04-06-14
- The War That Ended Peace
- The Road to 1914
- By: Margaret MacMillan
- Narrated by: Richard Burnip
An incredibly enlightening read!
Reviewed: 07-02-19
Margaret MacMillan manages to provide a very detailed explanation of the complicated currents and events that lead to the Great War in a way that is engaging and hard to put down. Narrator Richard Burnip brings this sprawling history to life in a virtuosic performance that makes even the most necessarily complex sentence structures instantly understandable. As an audiobook narrator myself, I am in awe of his abilities and found listening to him a virtual masterclass in the art of storytelling.
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All Quiet on the Western Front
- By: Erich Maria Remarque
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 12,040
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,723
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10,695
Paul Bäumer is just 19 years old when he and his classmates enlist. They are Germany’s Iron Youth who enter the war with high ideals and leave it disillusioned or dead. As Paul struggles with the realities of the man he has become, and the world to which he must return, he is led like a ghost of his former self into the war’s final hours. All Quiet is one of the greatest war novels of all time, an eloquent expression of the futility, hopelessness and irreparable losses of war.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Choice for Frank Muller's Best
- By Alan on 10-13-12
- All Quiet on the Western Front
- By: Erich Maria Remarque
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
Classic performance of a classic tale!
Reviewed: 03-25-19
Frank Muller’s narration of this timeless story of World War I trench warfare perfectly captures both the sometimes terrifying events and the young man’s incredible resilience in dealing with them.
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