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Mark

Brewster, NY, United States | Member Since 2007

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83 reviews
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386 titles in library
28 purchased in 2013

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Lisey's Story

UNABRIDGED
- by Stephen King
- Narrated by Mare Winningham
Lisey's Story

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 59 mins)

By Stephen King

Narrated By Mare Winningham

Overall
(1234)
Performance
(296)
Story
(301)

Lisey Debusher Landon lost her husband, Scott, two years ago, after a 25-year marriage of the most profound and sometimes frightening intimacy. Scott was an award-winning, best-selling novelist, and a very complicated man. Early in their relationship, before they married, Lisey had to learn from him about books and blood and "bools". Later, she understood that there was a place Scott went, a place that both terrified and healed him, could eat him alive, or give him the ideas he needed in order to live.
Joseph says: "Oh, wow."
"As painfull as it gets"

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The first 5 hrs in this book were the worst 5 hours I have ever spent doing anything. You could sum up part 1 of the audio book in about 10 min. Instead SK drags this out to the point that I had to stop it and listen to music. And any part of the first 6 hrs you liked only meant that those parts sucked less than everything else. This was as bad as listening to Bag of Bones..with SK narrating it. The rest of the book horrible also! I cant believe Sk wrote this trash. Save your credit!!

4 of 19 people found this review helpful
The B-Team: The Human Division, Episode 1

UNABRIDGED
- by John Scalzi
- Narrated by William Dufris
The B-Team: The Human Division, Episode 1

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 20 mins)

By John Scalzi

Narrated By William Dufris

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(270)
Performance
(245)
Story
(243)

Colonial Union Ambassador Ode Abumwe and her team are used to life on the lower end of the diplomatic ladder. But when a high-profile diplomat goes missing, Abumwe and her team are last minute replacements on a mission critical to the Colonial Union’s future. As the team works to pull off their task, CDF Lieutenant Harry Wilson discovers there’s more to the story of the missing diplomats than anyone expected... a secret that could spell war for humanity.
steven says: "Best $0.69 spent in a long time..."
"Its 69 cents."

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Worth every penny.....all 69 of them. I'm sure if you add up all the books it would cost way more than a credit, at half the listening time.

1 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight

UNABRIDGED
- by Jack Campbell
- Narrated by Marc Vietor
The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 21 mins)

By Jack Campbell

Narrated By Marc Vietor

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(478)
Performance
(441)
Story
(448)

The authority of the Syndicate Worlds’ government is crumbling. Civil war and rebellion are breaking out in many star systems, despite the Syndic government’s brutal attempts to suppress disorder. Midway is one of those star systems, and leaders there must decide whether to remain loyal to the old order or fight for something new.
Aser Tolentino says: "Enjoy OBSTLT (or Be Subject to Life Termination)"
"Not the lost fleet by FAR!"

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Story: Long drawn out story about the other syndicate world military....uninteresting.
Narrator: Very hard to figure out who is talking, because he uses the same voice for most characters.

Also, the book ends right before something interesting is about to happen...

I will not be getting the next installment if it ever comes out.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Swarm: Star Force, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by B. V. Larson
- Narrated by Mark Boyett
Swarm: Star Force, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 39 mins)

By B. V. Larson

Narrated By Mark Boyett

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1638)
Performance
(1492)
Story
(1492)

Kyle Riggs is snatched by an alien spacecraft sometime after midnight. The ship is testing everyone it catches and murdering the weak. The good news is that Kyle keeps passing tests and staying alive. The bad news is the aliens who sent this ship are the nicest ones out there.
Mark says: "Finally some ORIGINAL scifi action."
"Worth every Credit"

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Interesting characters, epic space battles, long series, what else could you want? Just finished the last book and it was well worth it. Lots of different books from different authors all mixed together here.
Old mans war series and The hot gate series are both here in drips and drabs.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
A Memory of Light: Wheel of Time, Book 14

UNABRIDGED
- by Robert Jordan , Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by Michael Kramer , Kate Reading
A Memory of Light: Wheel of Time, Book 14

UNABRIDGED (41 hrs and 55 mins)

By Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

Narrated By Michael Kramer, Kate Reading

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2706)
Performance
(2460)
Story
(2486)

Since 1990, when Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Time® burst on the world with its first book, The Eye of the World, listeners have been anticipating the final scenes of this extraordinary saga, which has sold over 40 million copies in over 32 languages. When Robert Jordan died in 2007, all feared that these concluding scenes would never be written. But working from notes and partials left by Jordan, established fantasy writer Brandon Sanderson stepped in to complete the masterwork.
Terrell Sanders says: "The saga that brought 'Epic' back to fantasy"
"Beat up..."

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Robert Jordan would turn in his grave.....20 some hrs of battle.....Matt and Perin turned into comic relief and a superman accordingly. Overall it was an ending...

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Princeps' Fury: Codex Alera, Book 5

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- by Jim Butcher
- Narrated by Kate Reading
Princeps' Fury: Codex Alera, Book 5

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 48 mins)

By Jim Butcher

Narrated By Kate Reading

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1885)
Performance
(1009)
Story
(1018)

Tavi of Calderon, now recognized as Princeps Gaius Octavian and heir to the crown, has achieved a fragile alliance with Alera's oldest foes, the savage Canim. But when Tavi and his legions guide the Canim safely to their lands, his worst fears are realized. The dreaded Vord - the enemy of Aleran and Cane alike - have spent the last three years laying waste to the Canim homeland. And when the Alerans are cut off from their ships, they find themselves with no choice but to fight shoulder to shoulder if they are to survive.
Mike says: "Solid Fantasy Series"
"Keeps getting better."

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If your up to book 5 then I don't need to tell you how good this series is.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
First Lord's Fury: Codex Alera, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by Jim Butcher
- Narrated by Kate Reading
First Lord's Fury: Codex Alera, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (24 hrs and 1 min)

By Jim Butcher

Narrated By Kate Reading

Overall
(1907)
Performance
(1000)
Story
(999)

For years he has endured the endless trials and triumphs of a man whose skill and power could not be restrained. Battling ancient enemies, forging new alliances, and confronting the corruption within his own land, Gaius Octavian became a legendary man of war - and the rightful First Lord of Alera. But now, the savage Vord are on the march, and Gaius must lead his legions to the Calderon Valley to stand against them - using all of his intelligence, ingenuity, and furycraft to save their world from eternal darkness.
Jason says: "Excellent conclusion"
"The Wheel of Time but better."

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Kate Reading is amazing, and so is this story. Think of it as the Wheel of Time story but without the endless descriptions of things you couldn't care less about.

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Live Free or Die: Troy Rising, Book One

UNABRIDGED
- by John Ringo
- Narrated by Mark Boyett
Live Free or Die: Troy Rising, Book One

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 35 mins)

By John Ringo

Narrated By Mark Boyett

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1666)
Performance
(1051)
Story
(1061)

When aliens trundled a gate to other worlds into the solar system, the world reacted with awe, hope and fear. But the first aliens to come through, the Glatun, were peaceful traders and the world breathed a sigh of relief.
Jonathan says: "Conflicted"
"Too much science, not enough fiction"

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Way too much tec data but the story was interesting enough to warrant getting the next book.

1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Academ's Fury: Codex Alera, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Jim Butcher
- Narrated by Kate Reading
Academ's Fury: Codex Alera, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 5 mins)

By Jim Butcher

Narrated By Kate Reading

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2244)
Performance
(1257)
Story
(1265)

For 1,000 years, the people of Alera have united against the aggressive and threatening races that inhabit the world, using their unique bond with the Furies - elementals of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Metal. But now, the unity of the Alerians hangs in precarious balance.
Eric says: "Wonderful series"
"Good"

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Kept me interested the whole time. I will get the next book to see what happens next.

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Invincible: The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Jack Campbell
- Narrated by Christian Rummel
Invincible: The Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 46 mins)

By Jack Campbell

Narrated By Christian Rummel

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1211)
Performance
(1077)
Story
(1100)

Admiral John "Black Jack" Geary earned his rank after being revived from cryogenic sleep to lead the Alliance to victory against the Syndicate Worlds. But his superiors question his loyalty to the regime. Now in command of the First Fleet, Geary is tasked with exploring the frontier beyond Syndic space, a mission he fears deliberately puts the fleet--and himself--in harm's way. An encounter with the alien enigmas confirms Geary's fears.
Aser Tolentino says: "There is Still a Need for Black Jack"
"Uh...."

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Still enjoyable but you can tell the author is adding a lot of filler to keep this series going. Starting to get boring.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Cursor's Fury: Codex Alera, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Jim Butcher
- Narrated by Kate Reading
Cursor's Fury: Codex Alera, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 29 mins)

By Jim Butcher

Narrated By Kate Reading

Overall
(2074)
Performance
(1139)
Story
(1144)

The power-hungry High Lord of Kalare has launched a rebellion against the aging First Lord, Gaius Sextus, who with the loyal forces of Alera must fight beside the unlikeliest of allies - the equally contentious High Lord of Aquitaine. Meanwhile, young Tavi of Calderon joins a newly formed legion under an assumed name even as the ruthless Kalare unites with the Canim, bestial enemies of the realm whose vast numbers spell certain doom for Alera.
Readalot says: "Great series"
"Wow"

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I will probably get struck by lighting for saying this but this book is as good as anything in the Wheel of Time series! Really its that good.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful