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Joe Barrett
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Combining metaphysics with cyberpunk post-humanism in the spirit of Philip K. Dick., Babylon Babies rides Nietzsche's prophecy: "Man is something to be overcome."
Translated by Noura Wedell.
©1999 Editions Gallimard (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.Critic reviews
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- james
- 08-07-08
don't waste your credits
Has some interesting ideas. The story was a bit choppy. The language and the graphic nature of the book was a bit much for me.
I wish it had been reviewed by other audible members before I downloaded it. I didn't even bother to finish it, even after slogging through the garbage. I kept hoping that there would be some interesting twist. There isn't.
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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- The Environman
- 09-29-22
Tried listening twice, but couldn't finish it.
Even though the graphic novel approach of extremely detailing some of the scenes was extraordinarily well written and enjoyable, the rest of the book wasn't. The story felt subpar, it had too much filler content and was dull in general. Too many unrealistic, poorly thought through, made-up futuristic cyberpunk gadget descriptions, too much jumping between the main story-line and the psychotic episode fillers which didn't seem to have direct connection with the main story. Tried listening to it twice. Failed both times. Once finished at around chapter 10, the last time at the chapter 30. Not worth your time, save the credit.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- bda31175
- 12-10-16
Disregard below reviews. It won't hurt ... much.
What did you love best about Babylon Babies?
I felt compelled to write this review after I saw the below literally begging readers to avert their eyes. There is no disagreement here that the writing is choppy and the plot erratic but the combination of narration and collected ideas are worth your time. If you enjoy the frenetic globe and bleeding edge theme skipping of Gibson's work and the better stuff of Paolo Baccaglupia (sic?) you'll find more than enough to take with you from this maniac. The narrator also does a more than commendable job with the various voices/ accents to enrich the experience. Red pill or blue pill? Take both and get on with it.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Greene
- 05-15-23
It’s ok
Story is good, kinda drags. I tried reading the book years ago but thought it was me. After listening to it I realize it’s the writer.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Charles
- 08-20-08
I should have listened to the other review...
I have never bothered to write a review but felt it was necessary this time. While the concept was good either the translation or the original material was horrendously written.
Please Please Please do not waste your time or money on this book, even if your so bored you would listen to an audio version of the Encyclopedia Britannica, trust me you would be better of with the encyclopedia.
I really hope it was a case of "Something was lost in the translation."
while I don't mean for this to sound bitter and hateful that is how it is turning out so I'll stop now.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-01-18
good book
very good story. It seemed to drag on in spots, but overall a good book.
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