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Marwin

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End Unbelievable

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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 11-04-23

Very end of book too unbelievable. Dropped it down to two stars. Otherwise book okay.

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Not his best work

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

Reviewed: 10-05-23

Some good bits, but overall disappointed. If you’ve never read Scalzi, start with another book.

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Disappointed

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2 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-06-23

Didn’t enjoy nearly as much as her previous books. Premise a bit too unbelievable. Disappointed.

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Wonderful story, fabulous narrator

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

Reviewed: 11-20-22

Great protagonist with an amazing voice. Wonderful imagery. These are the reasons this book is being added to my favorites of all time pile. Add to this that it is a timely story that needs to be heard and this book needs to be next on your TBR.

The narrator does a great job bringing the story and characters to life.

This story will stick with you.

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Couldn't Finish

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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-09-21

I'm not sure if it was a poor narrator selection, but I had a hard time caring for these characters. Gave it 5 hours before calling it quits.

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Ending Knocked It To 3 Stars

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-26-21

Not as good as The Other Woman, but did keep my attention. I was disappointed in how things were wrapped up at the end. It seemed just too implausible.

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Slow Starter

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-21-21

Took me about 1/2 way through to become fully engaged. But, I am now anxious to read the next in the series.

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Excellent Dystopian Story -- Made for Audible

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

Reviewed: 09-20-20

I thoroughly enjoyed World War Z, but was slow to pick up this book. I assumed it was just some book about Big Foot -- wrong. Devolution details the unmaking and remaking of a society and its members when confronted with a cataclysmic event. I started this book at the start of a 7 hour drive and found myself sad that my drive came to an end before the book did. Similar to World War Z, with diary entries and first-hand accounts, this book's format was made for Audible and the cast delivered.

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Should've Stopped At First Book

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

Reviewed: 11-28-17

Much to my surprise, I thoroughly enjoyed Lowe's previous book, "Stories I Only Tell My Friends," which led me to purchase this book. Most of this book, however, is Lowe making sure you know how wonderful he is as an actor and member of Hollywood. I recommend you passing on this book.

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Make Sure You're Okay With Narrator

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-04-17

Initially, I found the story fun and engaging, but about mid-way through it got a bit too far-fetched. And, I really had a hard time with the narrator -- she could be quite shrill.

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