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The Calamitous Bob

By: Alex Gilbert
Narrated by: Laurie Catherine Winkel, Gary Furlong, Jeff Hays
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Ah, Nyil, with its magic, its monsters, and its petty gods. A divine spat leaves French medic Viv stranded in the middle of an arcane disaster zone crawling with undead horrors. Thankfully, there are strange allies to be found, not least the mysterious interface that helps humans survive in this merciless world.

Viv will have to progress fast to survive this calamity and find civilisation. She will also need a bit of luck. Unless, of course, she becomes the calamity herself. After all, luck is such a fickle thing.

©2021 Alex Gilbert (P)2024 Soundbooth Theater
Dragons & Mythical Creatures Epic Fantasy

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Great first book

Great story with a fascinating world and fun characters. Amazing job with the narrator, from the evil robot, to having proper French pronunciation.

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A Start to something bigger

well produced and a great start to a new series. I just hope it doesn't go the way of A Journey of Black and Red.

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Excellent start to the saga

I have been enjoying this book on RoyalRoad and this audiobook is an excellent, refined, enjoyable version of this well thought out story.

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Great book and narration!

Really enjoyed the different voice effects that added to the both the experience and understanding more of the background! I hadn’t thought about how Solfis was translating so much for Viv when I just read it. Awesome stuff on the book and narration!

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Underwhelming

Much like with azrinth healer this book didn't live up to the pre-audio hype, maybe it's the grasping at straws nature of female protagonist non-romance or angst books, but there are certainly much better out there, this one's just kinda bland.

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Exquisite World Building

Love the characters and their evolution. Love the viewpoint and the worldview the MC has.
Would have loved the other characters to get their own episodes more often

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its Finally Here!

i have been hoping for an audio book version of this series. its that perfect blend of snarky and exciting, irreverant and intense. the characters are so well developed, and soundbooth nailed this production. i cant wait for the rest of the series (up to book 9 as of this moment!)

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Don't let the name fool you.

Book is great. I was skipping it due to the name, but it kept coming up as recommended in forums so gave it a shot. Very pleased.

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French isekai let’s go!!

So here’s what to expect: comedy, mystery, cool magic system, perseverance and a flawed protagonist.

Want more? Well try this on for size. The main character is relatable and likable despite the backstory tidbits book one offers. Viv makes us feel included in her adventure because of her excitement and approach to this life changing event. Want more? Listen to the book.

P.S. the voice acting is great, the pacing is well done and the challenges thrown at Viv feel so plausible to her situation. Treat yourself to this fun story

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Awesome narration to fit an awesome series

I've been reading and following Calamitous Bob for a long time on Royal Road and through the kindle book releases. Each time, I would look and see that there were no plans for an audiobook adaption, and it made me sad because I thought this series would be incredible if someone took on the project.

I am excited to be proven correct! The multiple narrators do an excellent job of capturing tone and style, with Laurie's constant narration serving as the perfect backbone to the story. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fun story, with a side of war crimes. I am eagerly awaiting the next audiobook release!

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