
The Very First Damned Thing
An Author-Read Audio Exclusive
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Jodi Taylor
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Jodi Taylor
Audible is delighted to bring you an exclusive, author-read production of The Very First Damned Thing. Hear it here first, months ahead of the EBook publication.
Jodi Taylor reads the long-awaited prequel in her Chronicles of St Mary’s series, as Dr Bairstow struggles to set up St Mary’s as we know it in a world still scarred by the ravages of civil war.
Ever wondered how it all began? It’s two years since the final victory at the Battersea Barricades. The fighting might be finished, but for Dr Bairstow, just now setting up St Mary's, the struggle is only beginning.
How will he assemble his team? From where will his funding come? How can he overcome the massed ranks of the Society for the Protection of Historical Buildings? How do stolen furniture, a practical demonstration at the Stirrup Charge at Waterloo, students’ alcohol-ridden urine, a widowed urban guerrilla, a young man wearing exciting knitwear and four naked security guards all combine to become the St Mary’s of the future?
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I listened to this on audiobook and the author reads it. Taylor did a good job reading it and I would recommend if you enjoy audiobooks.
This book follows a character named Dr Bairstow as he gathers funding and people for his time-traveling historical society that is being house in St. Mary's.
A lot of characters are introduced rapidly. The book is broken into very short vignettes that show how each of these characters comes to join Dr. Bairstow's group. Unfortunately, I haven't read any other books in the series and don't have any reference for all these characters, so this didn't have a lot of impact for me and was mostly just confusing.
Overall this was okay but a bit hard to follow and choppy for me. I might have to come back and reread this after I read some of the series itself. I guess I would recommend this to fans of the series who want some more background. However, it doesn’t seem to be a good starting point if you are just starting to read the series.
Not a great way to start this series...
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I love this series!
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Beginner
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If you could sum up The Very First Damned Thing in three words, what would they be?
Time travel politicsWhat was one of the most memorable moments of The Very First Damned Thing?
Newcomers wonder at traveling at the firstWhat about Jodi Taylor’s performance did you like?
Pronunciation and crisp tonesDid you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Maybe a smile or twoGreat intro to the series
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Once he is awarded the old campus of St Mary’s to house the organization, he has to manage to work around the Society for the Protection of Historical Buildings so that he can remodel the buildings for labs and travel base with all the necessary security and precautions. Since funds are scarce, the staff find an interesting source for furniture to help make the place a home.
I enjoyed the humor especially as Bairstow found just the right team and brought them together one by one. If you have read (or listened) to any of the series, you will get to find out how the Institute came to exist and how the staff came to join St Mary’s. If you have not yet experienced the fun of meeting the characters then this is a quick, enjoyable way to do it. I also enjoyed the bit of history that comes along with the story.
I recommend this as a quick, fun way to get a feel for the series. It is lovely that this is a free audiobook.
Audio Notes: I enjoyed the audio presentation by the author, Jodi Taylor. Her voice suited the tale and it was interesting to get her personal inflection on the characters as they were rounded together. Although I imagine the reading would be good too, I was glad to get to listen to this short beginning.
Quick Fun Listen - Introduces the Series Nicely!
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I am a huge fan of time travel and historical fiction (Outlander series; A Time Traveler’s Wife; Narnia) and historical fiction (anything by Ken Follett). This introduction sets a promising foundation for an intriguing series. I also love the British accents! I plan to begin book 1 right away.
Leaves you wanting more...
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What did you love best about The Very First Damned Thing?
Funny. Jodi Taylor read her own book as no one else could, with all the dry humor intact. Totally enjoyed this short story, a fine piece of entertainment.Any additional comments?
As soon as I finish this review I'll be searching to make sure I haven't missed reading any of Jodi Taylor's books. What fun her writing is, enjoy.Author Narration Perfect
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author read prequel
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Took a chance on this one.
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