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Another awesome October Daye

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-19-24

This was another awesome October Daye story with one tiny flaw in the narration: the pronunciation on some of the words has changed despite this one having the same narrator as the other books. It was slightly annoying at first, but I quickly got used to it in favor of enjoying the storytelling. Even if you think it'll annoy you, buy this audiobook anyway. You get so absorbed you no longer notice after awhile, and it's definitely worth it to hear the story told.

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Perfect sequel to Every Heart a Doorway!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-26-23

I loved Every Heart a Doorway, and I loved this one, too. It gives more detail to the lives of the twins in the first book while telling its own story. The narration (by the author!) was absolutely stunning in its expression. I wasn't crazy about the previous narrator, and I'm so glad this one was narrated by the author; she's fantastic at it, and the story was superb. I'll definitely be continuing the series.

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Fantastic!

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-15-23

So I'm fairly new to Terry Pratchett but I must say I'm loving the new audiobooks they're putting out. The narration is top notch, and Pratchett's stories are imaginative, funny, and overall just wonderful. This one is a riff off of Phantom of the Opera, but it's got an original plot and characters, so you won't get bored even if you think you know the story. Also the worldbuilding is completely different in Pratchett's universe than anything else I've ever read. It's amazing.

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My favorite Vonnegut book.

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Reviewed: 01-30-20

This is my favorite book by Kurt Vonnegut. It starts with an apocalypse and goes from there - into a very interesting development I never would have expected. This is not your typical post-apocalyptic science fiction.

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A Continuation of Blackout.

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Reviewed: 01-30-20

This one is well worth the listen - one of my most favorites, but don't listen to it until you've read or listened to Blackout. This is a continuation of that story. That said, it's in my top 10 books of all time, and I've read hundreds. Highly recommended. Also check out the other time-traveling historians in the series.

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You're in for a wild ride!

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Reviewed: 01-30-20

I'll start by saying Blackout and All Clear are a package deal, so don't expect to listen to one and not the other; you'll want to start All Clear immediately after finishing Blackout, because you can't just let the story end there. These books are amazing - the best time travel science fiction I have ever read, and I don't say that lightly. Anyone interested in time travel or WWII history will love them. You really connect to the characters, and you can't guess what will happen next. Time travel is my favorite topic in sci-fi and fantasy, and this series is my number one recommendation in that category. If you like these, listen to all of the Oxford Time Travel series. They're worth it.

I want more. I will definitely keep an eye on Connie Willis. I hope by the time I've gotten through her other works she'll have released a new one.

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I loved this book!

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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-30-20

This book is one of my favorites, and the narration of the audiobook is great. I highly recommend it if you like sci-fi. I love the basic premise, and it develops in interesting ways. But it makes you want bacon and eggs, so plan on having breakfast while reading or listening to it.

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I still think about this book years later.

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Reviewed: 01-30-20

I listened to this one years ago and never reviewed it, but I still think about the story and characters. Character development in Connie Willis books is superb, and even though this is not my favorite of her books, it stuck with me. But this one is depressing, so be prepared to follow it up with something light-hearted or funny. Terry Pratchett or Douglas Adams would be a good choice.

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Unfolds masterfully!

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-30-20

This story is strange and it starts out all over the place, but it unfolds masterfully. If you like time travel and potential paradox, give it a whirl. But start Connie Willis with Blackout and All Clear if you get the chance. This one's great, but those are phenomenal!

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Slow to start, but ultimately unstoppable!

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Reviewed: 01-30-20

This is the first book in the Mars trilogy, and it does start out slow. If you want to get right into the action, this book might not be for you. But if you love sociological exploration of the human condition through science fiction, hang in there. It's worth it in the end. If you like this one, you'll love the sequels as well.

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