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Red Mars
- By: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
- Length: 23 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,235
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 4,200
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,215
Winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novel, Red Mars is the first book in Kim Stanley Robinson's best-selling trilogy. Red Mars is praised by scientists for its detailed visions of future technology. It is also hailed by authors and critics for its vivid characters and dramatic conflicts.
For centuries, the red planet has enticed the people of Earth. Now an international group of scientists has colonized Mars. Leaving Earth forever, these 100 people have traveled nine months to reach their new home. This is the remarkable story of the world they create - and the hidden power struggles of those who want to control it.
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2 out of 5 stars
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very long
- By Dana on 07-17-08
- Red Mars
- By: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Narrated by: Richard Ferrone
A thought experiment of Martian colonization.
Reviewed: 11-30-24
There were several interesting and disparate sciences brought together in this moderately entertaining and idealized thought-experiment of Martian colonization. Unfortunately, some of these sciences seem poorly understood or significantly idealized by the author who seemed (at times) to be straining to explain them to himself through a character's inner dialogue. The story itself was a bit rushed while simultaneously being overly verbose. Too, the underlying meritocratic, communal utopia to which the author frequently alluded seems a greater and less believable fiction than the tech and imagined planetology. Admittedly, this could be a double-entendre with the title but it felt unreal and too Roddenberry-esque. I know this book is a hallowed sci-fi classic but the story itself feels stilted, cold and distant. I am happy that I read it, but wont be seeking out the others. If you don't expect an epic, character-driven story, but instead a chin-rubbing, what-if story, you will likely enjoy this. It was a bit like the surface of Mars for me... dry with occasional geographical relief, and veiled with a thin atmosphere.
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A Thousand Sons
- The Horus Heresy, Book 12
- By: Graham McNeill
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
- Length: 16 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,111
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,604
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,593
Censured at the Council of Nikaea for his flagrant use of sorcery, Magnus the Red and his Thousand Sons Legion retreat to their homeworld of Prospero to continue their use of the arcane arts in secret. But when the ill-fated primarch forsees the treachery of Warmaster Horus and warns the Emperor with the very powers he was forbidden to use, the Master of Mankind dispatches fellow primarch Leman Russ to attack Prospero itself.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Horrible narrator made me stop listening
- By Nick on 02-16-18
- A Thousand Sons
- The Horus Heresy, Book 12
- By: Graham McNeill
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
i think this is my favorite HH Book so far.
Reviewed: 02-24-24
i think this is my favorite HH Book so far. im listening in order so this is 12 ish maybe NINE?!?!
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Grant
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 48 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 13,357
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,925
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Story5 out of 5 stars 11,860
Ulysses S. Grant's life has typically been misunderstood. All too often he is caricatured as a chronic loser and an inept businessman or as the triumphant but brutal Union general of the Civil War. But these stereotypes don't come close to capturing him, as Chernow reveals in his masterful biography, the first to provide a complete understanding of the general and president whose fortunes rose and fell with dizzying speed and frequency.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Book (BUT WHERE IS THE PDF FILES)????
- By Amazon Customer on 10-25-17
- Grant
- By: Ron Chernow
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
I have never cried over history book before.
Reviewed: 12-19-22
The satin prose of Mr Chernow rivals Foote's behemoth work. So illustrative was the history of this man, I found myself wanting a third term for him after his passing just to prolong the story. USG was naively trusting, brutishly calculated, human, and honorable above all. Every aspect of this man seemed to be covered. I am a better American for having listened to this book. Chernow's fluidity combined with Bramhall's performance left me wanting more. I will seek them out again. This is required reading for a troubled time in our nation. It gives me hope of a better UNITED States of America.
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Rainbow Six
- By: Tom Clancy
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
- Length: 35 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11,038
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,820
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,806
Ex-Navy SEAL John Clark is the newly named head of Rainbow, an international task force dedicated to combating terrorism. In a trial by fire, he must stop a terrorist group of men and women so extreme that their success could literally mean the end of life on earth as we know it.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Rainbow Six review
- By Nathan on 04-12-11
- Rainbow Six
- By: Tom Clancy
- Narrated by: Michael Prichard
Tired
Reviewed: 08-11-22
I've really enjoyed two of clancy books (Hunt For Red, and Red Storm). This one, not so great, and uninspiring. Great writer and researcher. This one seemed tired and forced.
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Descent of Angels
- The Horus Heresy, Book 6
- By: Mitchel Scanlon
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,312
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,608
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,599
The planet of Caliban exists much as it has for thousands of years - the knightly orders protect the common people, fighting back the beasts that lurk in the depths of the seemingly endless forests. Young Zahariel and Nemiel aspire to join the greatest of the orders, led by the example of mighty Lion El'Jonson and his vision of a peaceful and unified world. But the coming of the Imperium brings new concerns and a new destiny for the Lion as part of the Great Crusade, and the sons of Caliban must decide if they will follow him to glory among the stars.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great if you like Dark Angels
- By Michael S. Labrow on 01-01-18
- Descent of Angels
- The Horus Heresy, Book 6
- By: Mitchel Scanlon
- Narrated by: Gareth Armstrong
poorly rated
Reviewed: 12-17-21
i enjoyed this quite a bit. the performance as always was fantastic. thestory of the DA is quite different from the previous in the series, but doesnt diminish the plot. i dont play DA and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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The Flight of The Eisenstein
- The Horus Heresy, Book 4
- By: James Swallow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9,135
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,862
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7,839
Having witnessed the terrible massacre of Imperial forces on Isstvan III, Death Guard Captain Garro seizes a ship and sets a course for Terra to warn the Emperor of Horus' treachery. But when the fleeing Eisenstein is damaged by enemy fire, it becomes stranded in the warp - the realm of the Dark Powers. Can Garro and his men survive the depredations of Chaos and get his warning to the Emperor before Horus' plans reach fruition?
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Emporer Protects
- By Anonymous User on 11-08-17
- The Flight of The Eisenstein
- The Horus Heresy, Book 4
- By: James Swallow
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
best yet.
Reviewed: 11-24-21
Great. My favorite of the 4 i have listened to. performance was fantastic. To arms!
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1177 B.C. (Revised and Updated)
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
- Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 713
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 620
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 619
This audiobook narrated by acclaimed archaeologist and best-selling author Eric Cline offers a breathtaking account of how the collapse of an ancient civilized world ushered in the first Dark Ages.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Look past the one-star reviews: this is an enlightening and engaging read.
- By Alonzo Nightjar on 03-07-22
- 1177 B.C. (Revised and Updated)
- The Year Civilization Collapsed
- By: Eric H. Cline
- Narrated by: Eric H. Cline
The names are hard
Reviewed: 11-15-21
It was the first time i had studied the Bronze Age and my knowledge was limited to war games and video games prior. If unfamiliar, I would recommend reading it rather than listening. Also Cline's cadence is a bit ponderous so listening at 1.2x speed was better. I learned a lot.
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The Napoleonic Wars
- By: Alexander Mikaberidze
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 35 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 439
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 357
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 354
The Napoleonic Wars saw fighting on an unprecedented scale in Europe and the Americas. It took the wealth of the British Empire, combined with the might of the continental armies, almost two decades to bring down one of the world's greatest military leaders and the empire that he had created. Napoleon's ultimate defeat was to determine the history of Europe for almost 100 years. From the frozen wastelands of Russia, through the brutal fighting in the Peninsula to the blood-soaked battlefield of Waterloo, this book tells the story of the dramatic rise and fall of the Napoleonic Empire.
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2 out of 5 stars
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No description of battles
- By John Gaston on 01-15-21
- The Napoleonic Wars
- By: Alexander Mikaberidze
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
Great overview
Reviewed: 11-11-21
This book, although dense, was very enjoyable. The far reaching aspects and global impacts of the era are highlighted much more so than other books concentrating mainly on troop movements and military history alone. This book details struggles in the Americas, South Asia and the Middle East in addition to the famous campaigns and battles. I would like a print version for reference.
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Midnight's Children
- By: Salman Rushdie
- Narrated by: Lyndam Gregory
- Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,019
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,603
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,588
Salman Rushdie holds the literary world in awe with a jaw-dropping catalog of critically acclaimed novels that have made him one of the world's most celebrated authors. Winner of the prestigious Booker of Bookers, Midnight's Children tells the story of Saleem Sinai, born on the stroke of India's independence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding book, superb narration
- By MarcS on 06-09-09
- Midnight's Children
- By: Salman Rushdie
- Narrated by: Lyndam Gregory
Fantastic performance.
Reviewed: 04-05-21
This was my first Rushdie book. I thought the performance was great. Rushdie's style was surprising as i had only heard of his more controversial book TSV. It was a little hard to follow and was kind of tpugh to get thru but i think all magical realism is challenging. i recommend it if you like authors like GGMarquez and JLBorges. I may try another of his books.
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Morning Meditations for Daily Magic: Part 1
- Audio-guided meditation classes, refreshed weekly starting in February 2019
- By: MoveWith
- Narrated by: Jeremy Falk
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,325
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,659
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,519
Join MoveWith Coach Jeremy Falk and select guest instructors in this uplifting meditation series to create a bit of magic at the start of each day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I love my mornings
- By Tiffany Thomas on 02-27-19
- Morning Meditations for Daily Magic: Part 1
- Audio-guided meditation classes, refreshed weekly starting in February 2019
- By: MoveWith
- Narrated by: Jeremy Falk
no thanks.
Reviewed: 09-21-20
didn't want it. can't delete it. morning meditations.... calm... this garbage is cluttering my library and having the opposite effect. yuck!
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