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    Denise 07-22-13
    Denise 07-22-13 Member Since 2010
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    "EXCELLENT!!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    This is great stuff. Exciting, funny, action. Really enjoyable.


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

    .


    Which scene was your favorite?

    Too many to choose from.


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

    I've got two rules: leave humans alone, and don't get on my bad side.


    Any additional comments?

    Didn't think I would enjoy this so much, but yeah, Earl Harbinger has great personality.

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    J 07-10-13
    J 07-10-13
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    "Another Great Monster Hunter Book with aTwist!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Absolutely. This is a highly entertaining book though more predictable than the previous Monster Hunter books. It is just a fun ride by someone with a wild imagination about a world I'm glad I don't live in, or do I?


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

    The Monster Hunter series stands by itself, but if you liked the Percy Jackson and the Olympians, you'll proabably love this series.


    What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

    Oliver Wyman does a fantastic job with all the Monster Hunter books and this is no exception.


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

    If this doesn't make you laugh sometime and cry others, you might want to check for a pulse. It great to see the mighty Earl Harbinger get a love interest though it was somewhat disappointing that he was the only one from MHI in this book. I missed Owen, Julie and the rest of the MHI gang.


    Any additional comments?

    Can't wait to start on Monster Hunter #4!

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    Brian 06-29-13
    Brian 06-29-13
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    "Make this into a movie, I'll go"

    I enjoyed the mix of action and intrigue. Mr. Correia does a nice job with plotting. Earl Harbinger is a compelling character and deserved his own book. I hope the author revisits Harbinger as a protagonist.

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    Jason 06-25-13
    Jason 06-25-13
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    "Just great...again!"
    What did you love best about Monster Hunter Alpha?

    I LOVED the different POV. This book was gripping, and showed some awesome history from 'Mr. Wolfs' past.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    ...really?


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I would have to say the fight in the supermarket parking lot.


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    the whole book :P


    Any additional comments?

    Its a must read imho.

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    Geoff DENVER, CO, United States 06-23-13
    Geoff DENVER, CO, United States 06-23-13 Member Since 2018
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    "Monster Hunter Harbinger Edition"

    If you like the Monster Hunter series up to this point you will like this. It's not like the other two entries in that you follow Pitt around, but once you get over this (I'll admit I was a little disappointed at first) the story is fantastic. Lots of blood, gore, undead and werewolves...lots and lost of werewolves. Harbinger has been a good character so far, but his addition puts him over the top. I enjoyed his backstory and struggle dealing with being a werewolf. As always, the Narration is great.

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    Amazon Customer Smithfield, UT, United States 05-16-13
    Amazon Customer Smithfield, UT, United States 05-16-13 Member Since 2014
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    "These books are way better than they should be"

    Wow, that was maybe the best book of the series!

    "But Mike," you ask, "The other books in the series were awesome! How could this one be better?"

    Funny you should ask. One reason: Christopher Walken.**


    **applicable only to the audiobook version, though if you're reading it you could imagine everything Nicolai says in Christopher Walken's voice.


    In fact, read the rest of this review in Walken's voice and note how it awesome-ifies it.

    Oliver Wyman does a fantastic job . . . with the voices. Crazy . . . when you think about it.

    This book follows Earl Harbinger and leaves out the rest of the characters from the earlier books. Harbinger's character was definitely worthy of his own book and Wyman's voice for him works extremely well. Nicolai, who sounds like Walken is a bad guy, no wait, he was a good guy . . . wait, which was he? Exactly.

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    Jamie Alameda, CA 05-12-13
    Jamie Alameda, CA 05-12-13 Member Since 2011
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    "More Fun with Monsters and Guns"
    If you could sum up Monster Hunter Alpha in three words, what would they be?

    Earl F'n Harbinger


    What did you like best about this story?

    If you liked the previous Monster Hunter books, you'll enjoy the focus here on the backstory of MHI's werewolf boss, Earl Harbinger.


    What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

    You know what Oliver Wyman's performance needs? More Cowbell.
    Another outstanding ready by Wyman - he does a fantastic job with all the character voices. Though the character Nicolai sounded exactly like Christopher Walken!


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    Kenneth 05-08-13
    Kenneth 05-08-13 Member Since 2015
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    "Was good, but the flashbacks were overdone."
    What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

    Oliver Wyman's performance is top notch as always. He portrays most of the characters as if they had their own separate actors doing the voices, making each unique.


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

    My biggest hangup was the overused flashbacks. Switching between up to six or so groups/time periods, if I remember right. Was off-putting and a little confusing at times.


    Any additional comments?

    The action was good and the backgrounds of the characters were consistent with the previous books. This book unlike the previous books did not focus on Pitt but on Harbinger instead, which I didn't mind too much. I loved Harbinger and his interactions with Heather. Overall good listen.

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    MARCIA 04-27-13
    MARCIA 04-27-13
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    "Already on to the next one"
    Would you listen to Monster Hunter Alpha again? Why?

    These are great


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

    He does an excellent job on all characters. Oliver is really good!


    Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

    The end


    Any additional comments?

    Can't wait to get through the next and last one that's on audible hopefully there are more and this series continues to be 4-5,stars.

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    CatW 04-22-13
    CatW 04-22-13
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    "Off the original path... sort of...."

    In the beginning I wasn't sure that I liked this book because it was focused mostly on just one of the characters from the other two books. I have grown fond of all of the hunters at MHI and missed them.

    Nevertheless, I am glad I didn't stop listening, not that I could have, the story grabbed my interest pretty quickly.

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