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- Extracted, Book 1
- By: RR Haywood
- Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,879
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,586
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,578
In 2061 a young scientist invents a time machine to fix a tragedy in his past. But his good intentions turn catastrophic when an early test reveals something unexpected: the end of the world. A desperate plan is formed: recruit three heroes, ordinary humans capable of extraordinary things, and change the future.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Fast-Food Science Fiction
- By Kurt Schwoppe on 04-07-17
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- Extracted, Book 1
- By: RR Haywood
- Narrated by: Carl Prekopp
great story and narration
Reviewed: 09-27-17
Premise for the book is very sound. i will definitely be getting the next one. Very character driven but following a really solid plotline. writing style is wonderful. 5 out of 5 to the author.
The narrator did great as well. there were a few moments where the voices mixed together enough to be noticed but overall an easy and enjoyable listen!
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- By: Victor Hugo
- Narrated by: Bill Homewood
- Length: 22 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 569
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 523
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 524
In the grotesque bell-ringer Quasimodo, Victor Hugo created one of the most vivid characters in classic fiction. Quasimodo's doomed love for the beautiful gypsy girl Esmeralda is an example of the traditional love theme of beauty and the beast. Yet, set against the massive background of Notre Dame de Paris and interwoven with the sacred and secular life of medieval France, it takes on a larger perspective.
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4 out of 5 stars
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More than I bargained for...
- By 1DrummingAddict on 07-18-15
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
- By: Victor Hugo
- Narrated by: Bill Homewood
incredible narration interesting story
Reviewed: 07-09-17
the author tells a great story of love and crime and passionate motivations. the story however, would have been a mere one third of its current length if he had not frequently veered away from the plot and engaged in such lengthy exposition of descriptions and monologues of the architecture of old paris. there were times when the reader forgets completely the story he or she is engaged in and begins to think they are enduring a survey of historical edifice work.
the narration, on the other hand is absolutely brilliant. hands down the best and most engaging voice actor i have yet had the pleasure of hearing. it was for the quality of the narration, and for no other reason, that i endured the hours of irrelevant details that the author forced into the tale.
i highly recommend the narrator and for the sake of the book being a classic and for the sake of redeeming the story from disney's butchery, i do also recommend the book.
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Unwind
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,474
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,955
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,968
Conner's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth, as part of his family's strict religion. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these three unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance.
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4 out of 5 stars
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It won me over completely
- By SoCalBonnie on 02-17-10
- Unwind
- By: Neal Shusterman
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
sooo good
Reviewed: 08-08-16
absolutely loved it!! cant wait to read the next one in the series. i am a fan!
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The Years of Rice and Salt
- By: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
- Length: 25 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,046
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 932
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Story4 out of 5 stars 930
It is the 14th century, and one of the most apocalyptic events in human history is set to occur - the coming of the Black Death. History teaches us that a third of Europe's population was destroyed. But what if the plague had killed 99 percent of the population instead? How would the world have changed? This is a look at the history that could have been - a history that stretches across centuries, a history that sees dynasties and nations rise and crumble, a history that spans horrible famine and magnificent innovation.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Robinson's best; Pinchot's usual excellence
- By Alex Levine on 05-13-15
- The Years of Rice and Salt
- By: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
cross cultural historical and speculative fiction
Reviewed: 03-28-16
This was a delightful work of cross cultural historical and speculative fiction. The author uses reincarnation as a vessel to tell the story of different peoples and cultures across the span of the ages. There are incredibly explosive grenades of wisdom dotted throughout the book, many of which forced me to pause and contemplate for many hours. Despite the wonderful audio reading, this is one story that i wish i had bought in paper so that i could highlight and bookmark and take pictures and quote. This is simply a must read/listen.
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Barefoot Church
- Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture
- By: Brandon Hatmaker
- Narrated by: Adam Black
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 48
There's got to be more to church than this. People around the world are seeking a community that focuses more on others than on themselves. Yet most don't know where to start. Drawing from his own journey, Brandon Hatmaker reminds us that serving the least is not a trendy act of benevolence but a lifestyle of authentic community and spiritual transformation. In Barefoot Church, Brandon offers practical ideas for creating service-based, missional communities and explains how the organizational structure of a church can be created or restructured for mission in any context.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
- By John on 01-16-13
- Barefoot Church
- Serving the Least in a Consumer Culture
- By: Brandon Hatmaker
- Narrated by: Adam Black
Awesome
Reviewed: 01-16-13
Would you consider the audio edition of Barefoot Church to be better than the print version?
A book is always better in paper but this is also very well done. I have trouble reading and comprehending so getting an audio book helps me with understanding the content.
What did you like best about this story?
The book is about serving the communities around you as God has called us to do. It is incredibly insightful and a must read for anyone in urban ministry.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
yes, but I'm using it for a text book and i have to stop and write summaries after each chapter.
Any additional comments?
just get the book whether its a paper copy or audio, you need to read this book.
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