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Blood of Elves
- By: Andrzej Sapkowski
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
- Length: 10 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29,467
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 26,022
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 25,932
For over a century, humans, dwarves, gnomes, and elves have lived together in relative peace. But times have changed, the uneasy peace is over, and now the races are fighting once again. The only good elf, it seems, is a dead elf. Geralt of Rivia, the cunning assassin known as The Witcher, has been waiting for the birth of a prophesied child. This child has the power to change the world - for good, or for evil.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A great start to a Promising Series
- By Joe Chad on 06-07-15
- Blood of Elves
- By: Andrzej Sapkowski
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
more just a character study than a story
Reviewed: 01-15-17
this is more just a character study than and actual plot. if you like that kinda suff its well done. personally i'd prefer the character growth be explored during an actual plot
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The Power of One
- By: Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 21 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,487
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,892
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,893
Born in a South Africa divided by racism and hatred, this one small boy will come to lead all the tribes of Africa. Through enduring friendships with Hymie and Gideon, Peekay gains the strength he needs to win out. And in a final conflict with his childhood enemy, the Judge, Peekay will fight to the death for justice.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Compelling story lifted higher by the narration
- By Bob on 05-14-09
- The Power of One
- By: Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
Supberb
Reviewed: 08-08-16
officially my second favorite book after James Clevell Shogun. excellent uplifting story, great narration. perfect.
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First King of Shannara
- The Shannara Series, Prequel
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 19 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,638
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,147
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,149
In this prequel to The Sword of Shannara, in which many details of the Four Lands' history are revealed, Druids, horrified by the misuse of magic, have eschewed it in favor of science. But Bremen the Druid studies magic, and becomes an outcast on its account. Bremen discovers that an invincible army of trolls are fast conquering all that lay to their south. Before them come the Nazgul-like Skull Bearers, disfigured and transformed Druids who have fallen prey to the dark arts.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A True Pleasure
- By K & L MITCHELL on 08-23-08
- First King of Shannara
- The Shannara Series, Prequel
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
Good prequel
Reviewed: 05-12-15
If you are already a fan of the series this adventure fills in alot of the histories of the shannara lore.
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Red Seas Under Red Skies
- By: Scott Lynch
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 25 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,319
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,191
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,187
Escaping from the attentions of the Bondsmagi Locke Lamora, the estwhile Thorn of Camorr and Jean Tannen have fled their home city. Taking ship they arrive in the city state of Tal Varrar where they are soon planning their most spectacular heist yet; they will take the luxurious gaming house, The Sinspire, for all of its countless riches.No-one has ever taken even a single coin from the Sinspire that wasn't won on the tables or in the other games of chance on offer there.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fantastic Read/Listen
- By Joshua on 04-03-11
- Red Seas Under Red Skies
- By: Scott Lynch
- Narrated by: Michael Page
As amazing as the first
Reviewed: 02-13-15
Not much more i can add others haven't already. An instant classic with expert narration. The ebbs and flows of victory and disaster constantly keep you enthralled.
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The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Length: 45 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 110,959
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 98,181
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Story5 out of 5 stars 98,095
Roshar is a world of stone and storms. Uncanny tempests of incredible power sweep across the rocky terrain so frequently that they have shaped ecology and civilization alike. Animals hide in shells, trees pull in branches, and grass retracts into the soilless ground. Cities are built only where the topography offers shelter. It has been centuries since the fall of the 10 consecrated orders known as the Knights Radiant, but their Shardblades and Shardplate remain: mystical swords and suits of armor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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It doesn't get any better than this!
- By Robert on 10-26-12
- The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
Slow moving at times, riveting other times.
Reviewed: 01-20-15
What made the experience of listening to The Way of Kings the most enjoyable?
Voice work was excellent.
What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?
The world building and the cast of characters largely are very interesting, this is a book that spends allot of time on the small things building towards a slow moving story.
Which character – as performed by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer – was your favorite?
Dalamar stood out, so did a number of the minor characters. You get a good grasp of each characters motivations and inner self throughout the book.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The final battle and last few hours of the book in general finally grabbed me after a many hours of back and forth between lulls of boredom and intent interest in the book
Any additional comments?
I am really on the fence of this book. The introduction had me very optomistic, but the book really started to drag in sections, I took a break from it and came back later to finish it, and it took until the last 6-7 hours of the book before i finally bought in and really started enjoying it. I can't say I will pursue the series, but i can't really say i won't either!
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Free: The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories
- By: R. A. Salvatore
- Narrated by: An All-Star Cast
- Length: 10 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 4,050
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 3,701
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,711
The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories expands upon the epic legend of the dark elf with 12 tales performed by the all-star cast of Felicia Day, Dan Harmon, Greg Grunberg, Tom Felton, Danny Pudi, Sean Astin, Melissa Rauch, Ice-T, Wil Wheaton, Al Yankovic, Michael Chiklis, and David Duchovny!
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5 out of 5 stars
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An All Star Antholgy
- By susan miller on 08-12-14
- Free: The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories
- By: R. A. Salvatore
- Narrated by: An All-Star Cast
So so
Reviewed: 11-26-14
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Probably not. Its not strong enough to recommend.
Would you be willing to try another book from R. A. Salvatore? Why or why not?
I have read of alot of his works over the years, I might just be suffering from Drizzt fatigue so i have been finding i skip more and more of his releases.
Did the narration match the pace of the story?
As it was a compilation with different Narrators i found some to be excellent and some to be ho hum.
Could you see Free: The Legend of Drizzt: The Collected Stories being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
no.
Any additional comments?
It was free, some of the stories were entertaining a lot weren't Definitely this was a B-sides.
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Metro 2033
- By: Dmitry Glukhovsky
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
- Length: 20 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 360
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 330
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 332
The year is 2033. The world has been reduced to rubble. Humanity is nearly extinct and the half-destroyed cities have become uninhabitable through radiation. Beyond their boundaries, they say, lie endless burned-out deserts and the remains of splintered forests. Survivors still remember the past greatness of humankind, but the last remains of civilisation have already become a distant memory. Man has handed over stewardship of the earth to new life-forms.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Read it while playing the game!
- By Morad on 07-20-14
- Metro 2033
- By: Dmitry Glukhovsky
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
Post Apoc character journey at it's best
Reviewed: 11-26-14
Would you listen to Metro 2033 again? Why?
No, only because I never read / listen to books a second time, but I would recommend to friends.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Artyom, the book is more about his character then a specific plot (although there is a driving goal) Artyom is well written with complexity to make you want to see his development throughout.
What does Rupert Degas bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I really enjoyed his Russian accents varying from character to character without feeling over produced.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
If you only have time to see one movie before the apocalypse, see this one.
Any additional comments?
This book was a very pleasant surprise, I picked it up because I had just got the video game and it far exceeded all expectations. If you like things such as "The Road" and "The Walking Dead" you will probably like this.
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A New Dawn: Star Wars
- By: John Jackson Miller
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,752
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 7,099
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 7,090
For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed - and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire. Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The New Era of Star Wars Begins HERE!
- By Troy on 09-02-14
- A New Dawn: Star Wars
- By: John Jackson Miller
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Terrible.
Reviewed: 11-26-14
Would you try another book from John Jackson Miller and/or Marc Thompson?
Possibly
Would you ever listen to anything by John Jackson Miller again?
Possibly
How did the narrator detract from the book?
Vidian sounds like Darth Vader to much. Skelly was a super annoying voice.
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from A New Dawn: Star Wars?
Vidian is so bad, he makes no sense. For a Villian all obsessed with logical efficiency he makes a lot of illogical and unbelievable decisions.
Any additional comments?
Beyond seeing the start of the Rebels with Hera meeting Kanan not much redeems this book, poor villains and terrible secondary characters. Doesn't feel much like Star wars.
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