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    Dennis Fort Pierce, FL, United States 07-19-12
    Dennis Fort Pierce, FL, United States 07-19-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Alittle slow at first then it gets very interestin"
    If you could sum up Monster Hunter International in three words, what would they be?

    action plot interesting


    What did you like best about this story?

    The character development good story


    What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

    First time listening to him he is one of the good ones will listen to him again


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Monsters are real


    Any additional comments?

    If they make a movie please don't let tom cruise be Owen not like Reacher movie

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    Janet Charleston, SC, USA 07-17-12
    Janet Charleston, SC, USA 07-17-12 Member Since 2001
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    "A really good series"
    What did you love best about Monster Hunter International?

    It's a new idea for a series. Really good book and kept my interest throughout the book. It's worth a try.


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    Robert Eugene, Oregon, United States 07-16-12
    Robert Eugene, Oregon, United States 07-16-12 Member Since 2012
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    "A great horror series"
    Would you listen to Monster Hunter International again? Why?

    Yes, the story is great, and the way it is read makes it even more enjoyable. Great character development, action and lore. The only problem I had with this book is how much detail it goes into for each gun type, as most of the characters love guns. If you're a gun fanatic this will please you, but for those of us who aren't it was tedious.


    What other book might you compare Monster Hunter International to and why?

    I don't think I have read this type of horror before. It has humor, action, lore and good times. I imagine the closest thing is the Harry Dresden series.


    What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

    Oliver does a great job changing voices and adding accents to match both the age and location of the person.


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    E. Huang San Jose, CA USA 07-12-12
    E. Huang San Jose, CA USA 07-12-12 Member Since 2012

    digitalphone

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    "Fun listen at 1.5x"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Monster Hunter International to be better than the print version?

    Better than print, but I didn't read the print.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Good pace. Goes down the south American myth ath which is relatively new to me.


    What three words best describe Oliver Wyman’s performance?

    Good but slow. Pacing improved with audible app at 1.5x


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Funny Parts, good imaginative action. Shallow female character Julie is painful to listen to.


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    shay United States 07-05-12
    shay United States 07-05-12 Member Since 2012
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    "Great and entertaining listen"
    If you could sum up Monster Hunter International in three words, what would they be?

    Action- packed, comical, intriguing


    What other book might you compare Monster Hunter International to and why?

    This is my first fantasy listen.


    Which character – as performed by Oliver Wyman – was your favorite?

    Owen, Earl, and Sam were equally my favorites, but Earl stood out the mostly due to humor and his practical way of looking at things.


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    Kathy Alexandria, KY, United States 07-05-12
    Kathy Alexandria, KY, United States 07-05-12 Member Since 2010
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    "I was abducted and taken on a great ride!"
    What made the experience of listening to Monster Hunter International the most enjoyable?

    I wasn't sure if this was a book I would enjoy. The premise seemed interesting, but...but...I wasn't sure. I'm happy to report that the story immediately grabbed my attention and held tight throughout most of the book. Like several other series I've read, present-day earth is inhabited by monsters. However, the public isn't aware of the dangerous creatures lurking in the dark. The government wants to keep this information a secret. Yes, the same old story, but told in a fresh and interesting way.


    What did you like best about this story?

    I love that monster hunters is a family-owned/run business. As with all families, there are some members that we would call the "black sheep" of the family. As the story unfolds, there is much action, humor and even a little romance. The characters are very likeable, even though some of them are a bit more military-minded than I usually enjoy. However, the paranormal storyline does explain the need for the gungho approach to things.


    What does Oliver Wyman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    When I first started listening I wasn't sure if I liked his reading of the story. However, I quickly forgot that I was "listening" to a book. I soon found his reading so well done that I became absorbed in the story and forgot there was a "reader" involved. That is the best compliment I can hand a performer. Well done, Mr. Wyman.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    How about "You should be afraid of the dark"? Or possibly "It's raining frogs!"


    Any additional comments?

    I look forward to reading book two of this series.

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    andrea SONORA, CA, United States 06-25-12
    andrea SONORA, CA, United States 06-25-12 Member Since 2011
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    "monsters beware"

    This book was riveting. I kept trying to find excuses to do things that i could do while listening to the book. The narrator was great. He brought all the characters to life. There is so much action going on in the book that one has to pay attention at all times. There is some mild language, and a lot of blood and gore. I recommended my son to listen and he too enjoyed it.

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    Gudrun Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada 06-17-12
    Gudrun Fort Resolution, Northwest Territories, Canada 06-17-12 Member Since 2011

    I'm open to any book as long as it is true to itself.

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    "Action packed"

    This book was jam-packed with action. Correia does not take himself too seriously and here he has created a fun read with likable characters. I would probably never read this book, but found it great to listen to.

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    Mark Cape Town, South Africa 05-22-12
    Mark Cape Town, South Africa 05-22-12 Member Since 2010
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    "Great stuff"
    Would you listen to Monster Hunter International again? Why?

    Probably in a year or two once I've forgotten the story line, I generally don't see movies twice either. I listened to the second book "Vendetta" about 6 months back not realising it was part of a trilogy, so I’m currently listening to book Vendetta again, and enjoying it just as much the second time around.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Monster Hunter International?

    There were a few, mostly I enjoyed the writers sense of humour.


    What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

    He's very good at expressing the characters in the story and a real pleaure to listen to.


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    Mary K Cooley 05-22-12
    Mary K Cooley 05-22-12 Member Since 2008
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    "Great story and an awesome performance!"
    Where does Monster Hunter International rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    This is one of the most fun monster stories I've ever read or listened to. The story is far-fetched at times, but always with an attitude and a smirk. I especially liked that Owen isn't another remarkable pretty boy, but a real guy, not so perfect, with just a few "little" issues.


    Have you listened to any of Oliver Wyman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    While the story would have been really, really good by another reader, Oliver Wyman's performance is so remarkable I often forget I was listening to only one guy! He's just skyrocketed to the top of my favorite readers list, and I'll be looking for more of his recordings.


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