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  • The Egg

  • By: Andy Weir
  • Narrated by: R.C. Bray
  • Length: 8 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (3,666 ratings)

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The Egg

By: Andy Weir
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
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Publisher's summary

"You were on your way home when you died. It was a car accident. Nothing particularly remarkable, but fatal nonetheless. You left behind a wife and two children. It was a painless death. The EMTs tried their best to save you, but to no avail. Your body was so utterly shattered you were better off, trust me. And that’s when you met me."

A short story about the universe.

©2009 Andy Weir (P)2014 Audible Inc.
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best 8min book I've listened to

Purchased the book with part of my $10 listener reward this month. I'm glad I did. It's definitely worth the few dollars and small investment of time. I can't wait for Andy Wier's next full length book.

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Amazingly deep for 8 minutes

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I really enjoyed this story. It also made me think deeply about my place in the universe. What might be possible. I liked it.

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fantastic

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Different but excellent

An awesome narrator and a really good story. Really makes you think about what might be.

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Good Short story

Interesting Take on Life, the Universe, and everything! Also the answer is not 42. Not bad for an 8 min story.

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fabulous

short but powerful. highly recommended. I've listened three our four times now, and will listen again!

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Excellent !

An alternative view of "the meaning of life". Excellent short story ( VERY short) and great narration.

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I am me and you are me and we are all together

Shine little glow worm glimmer glimmer. I love the night life I like to boogie. I am the walrus. And the walrus was Paul.

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Interesting

I don't usually leave reviews, but this one was interesting. Nice thought experiment. Love it

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Insightful 8 minutes.

Short, sweet, and thought provoking. Great concept and it will leave you thinking long after the story ends. I can't wait for Weir's next book, however long or short it may be.

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Rich content well delivered.

I loved the book "The Martian" and was very anxious to read anything else he had written. This little gem gave me another dose of great story telling. Didn't use a credit but busted out a few bucks to reward myself with a quality listening experience.

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