
The Dig
Matt Turner, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Chris Patton
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By:
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Michael Siemsen
A mysterious woven metal artifact is found at a paleontological dig in Africa. Mystified experts, confounded by the impossible timeline they get from traditional dating methods, call upon a stubborn young man with a unique talent. Matthew Turner's gift is also his curse: When he touches any object, his awareness is flooded with the thoughts and feelings of those who touched it before him. It is a talent that many covet, some fear, and almost no one understands. Despite being exploited as a child and tormented by the unpleasant experiences imprinted on him from the various items he has "read", Matthew agrees to travel from New York to the forests of Kenya. There, threatened by unknown enemies and helped by a beautiful but prickly ally who begins to understand his strange ability, he journeys back in geological time to make a discovery so shocking that it forces us to rewrite all human history.
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The book started off great but I found it really slowing down about midway through. I had to power through just to finish. Way to much time spent in the visions.Hard to finish
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This novel really sucked me in. I was really excited about the premise as soon as I realized that Matt was reading imprints from artifacts. It is a unique idea and I am impressed with how well thought out it was. There are two stories that are ongoing: the present day, and the story of the artifact. Both of these stories are interwoven seamlessly and build in intensity together as the novel progresses. I thought the highs and lows of the plot were satisfying and I loved the end. I really loved the artifact story and implications of artifact on modern society. The many different points of view throughout the novel added to the depth of the story and understanding the motivations of the different characters. While I originally found Matt to be irritating, overtime I understood his character more and I came to be more on his side. I thought all of the main characters were well developed and Matt specifically seemed grew over the course of the novel. While the developing romance between Tuni and Matt was not unexpected, it was not necessarily bad. The characters in the artifact story were also well-developed, which added to emotional force of that story and made it exciting. There is also an epilogue that begins the story for the next book.
Chris Patton did a great job with the narration. He captured Matt Turner’s immature personality well and he comes off as an entitled and weird young adult with specific needs that make him socially awkward. The changes in the voicing of the different characters are done well. The production quality is also good. I would recommend this novel to anyone who loves mysteries, history, and seeing history through the eyes of modern society.
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seeing history through the eyes of modern society
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The author has a very good writing style. He kept the story moving along and he kept me interested. I often speed up the narration to get through the boring parts in a book but I was finished with this book before I noticed that I had never even thought of changing the narration speed.
The concepts in this story can keep the protagonist busy for at least 2 more books in my opinion. I really hope the author continues this storyline.
Quite The Enjoyable Story
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Dig to be better than the print version?
No, I would not. I find my own voice for the characters more satisfying. Oh, Chris Patton did quite well, it's, well, I get distracted by the changing voice.Who was your favorite character and why?
No one in particular was a favorite. I could see them as well-developed, but no one was particularly striking.Which scene was your favorite?
When he was coming out of the induced coma.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Not really.Any additional comments?
I enjoyed the narrative of the ancient people most of all. I really thought Mr. Siemson's premise was a wonderful way to bring the idea to a modern audience. I find myself thinking more of what I am touching and who touched it before!Kept my ear!
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An original story
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Gives the imagination a good amount of fuel! Will read the second book.
Enjoyed this very much
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If you are having trouble finding something to read, this will get you through to the next time in a pleasant manner. If you are torn between this and something else, choose something else. It will pass the time pleasantly but that's all.
No Regret
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Great story!
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Stumbled upon a story I didn't know I was looking for.
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Great listen
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