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Steve

SUNRISE, FL, United States | Member Since 2012

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123 titles in library
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Legion

UNABRIDGED
- by Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by Oliver Wyman
Legion

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 8 mins)

By Brandon Sanderson

Narrated By Oliver Wyman

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2265)
Performance
(2055)
Story
(2090)

Stephen Leeds, AKA 'Legion,' is a man whose unique mental condition allows him to generate a multitude of personae: hallucinatory entities with a wide variety of personal characteristics and a vast array of highly specialized skills. As the story begins, Leeds and his 'aspects' are drawn into the search for the missing Balubal Razon, inventor of a camera whose astonishing properties could alter our understanding of human history and change the very structure of society.
Rick Howard says: "More more more!"
"He can never have any peace and quiet or be alone"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you try another book from Brandon Sanderson and/or Oliver Wyman?

Maybe.

If you’ve listened to books by Brandon Sanderson before, how does this one compare?

Never listened to before. His voice is plesant enough.

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

No.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No. Too short for a movie

Any additional comments?

It was okay and entertaining enough. Length was about right.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Warm Bodies: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Isaac Marion
- Narrated by Kevin Kenerly
Warm Bodies: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 4 mins)

By Isaac Marion

Narrated By Kevin Kenerly

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(464)
Performance
(424)
Story
(420)

R is a young man with an existential crisis—he is a zombie. He has no memories, no identity, and no pulse, but he has dreams. His ability to connect with the outside world is limited to a few grunted syllables, but his inner life is deep, full of wonder and longing. After experiencing a teenage boy’s memories while consuming his brain, R makes an unexpected choice that begins a tense, awkward, and strangely sweet relationship with the victim’s human girlfriend, Julie.
Katheryne says: "Zombies with emotions...it's weird and wonderful!"
"A view from a different perspective"

Overall
Performance
Story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Be a little more realistic about the resolution.

Would you recommend Warm Bodies to your friends? Why or why not?

Sure. It was a fun read with a different view of the zombie apocalypse. I just wish the end wasn't resolved with a magical solution.

What about Kevin Kenerly’s performance did you like?

I believe he did a real good job playing the zombies and "human" characters.

Was Warm Bodies worth the listening time?

Sure.

Any additional comments?

Now I need to see the movie.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wormhole: The Rho Agenda, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Richard Phillips
- Narrated by MacLeod Andrews
Wormhole: The Rho Agenda, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 11 mins)

By Richard Phillips

Narrated By MacLeod Andrews

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(219)
Performance
(197)
Story
(197)

When the Rho Project’s lead scientist, Dr. Donald Stephenson, is imprisoned for his crimes against humanity, the world dares to think the threat posed by the Rho Project’s alien technologies is finally over. The world is wrong. In Switzerland, scientists working on the Large Hadron Collider have discovered a new threat, a scientific anomaly capable of destroying the earth - and only Rho Project technology can stop it.
W. Browning says: "My new favorite trilogy - LOVED IT ALL"
"Enjoyable Trilogy"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you consider the audio edition of Wormhole to be better than the print version?

Only do audio.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The Trio. They were interesting characters.

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

Almost a 3rd dimension. I do not read for entertainment; but I am a good listener.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

Any additional comments?

All three books were enjoyable. I was surprised that I was engrossed in what happened next. Everything tied together nicely.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ready Player One

UNABRIDGED
- by Ernest Cline
- Narrated by Wil Wheaton
Ready Player One

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 46 mins)

By Ernest Cline

Narrated By Wil Wheaton

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(6187)
Performance
(5710)
Story
(5707)

At once wildly original and stuffed with irresistible nostalgia, Ready Player One is a spectacularly genre-busting, ambitious, and charming debut—part quest novel, part love story, and part virtual space opera set in a universe where spell-slinging mages battle giant Japanese robots, entire planets are inspired by Blade Runner, and flying DeLoreans achieve light speed.
Travis says: "ADD TO CART, POWER UP +10000"
"A flashback to the 80's"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you listen to Ready Player One again? Why?

No. I only ready a book once. If they make a movie, I would watch it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Ready Player One?

When they all die.

Which scene was your favorite?

Multiple scenes. Any reference to PCs and video games from the past.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

For not being a modern gamer, I still found this book exciting. I burned myself out playing video games in the 80's so much that I don't care for today's virtual reality. This book isn't for anyone that doesn't like gaming in the past or today. Wil Wheaton did a good job with the narration. There sure is a lost of the 80's in this book, even though it is set in the near future.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Immune: The Rho Agenda, Book Two

UNABRIDGED
- by Richard Phillips
- Narrated by MacLeod Andrews
Immune: The Rho Agenda, Book Two

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 53 mins)

By Richard Phillips

Narrated By MacLeod Andrews

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(258)
Performance
(230)
Story
(230)

Anyone who dares challenge the Rho Project is being systematically picked off. At the top of the hit man’s death list: NSA fixer Jack Gregory, and the three teenagers who first exposed the Rho Project’s dark agenda to the world.On the run for their lives, Heather, Mark, and Jennifer know that the Rho Project’s alien nano-technology has been released into the world, disguised as a miracle cure. But what they don’t yet know is that the serum has taken on a life of its own....
Orson says: "A second volume that stands alone - brilliantly"
"Those krazy kids!"

Overall
Performance
Story

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

Sure. It is highly entertaining. There are also some nice technical aspects thrown in for those interested in tech stories.

What other book might you compare Immune to and why?

Only compares to The Second Ship: The Rho Agenda, Book One, so far.

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

The Rho Agenda Book 1. He is easy to listed to.

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

Some if it was a bit gory and/or intense at times, but I did not laugh or cry that I can remember.

Any additional comments?

Looking forward to The Wormhole, Book 3, but I need to read something else first.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Freedom (TM)

UNABRIDGED
- by Daniel Suarez
- Narrated by Jeff Gurner
Freedom (TM)

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 47 mins)

By Daniel Suarez

Narrated By Jeff Gurner

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(3805)
Performance
(1845)
Story
(1851)

In a world of conflicted loyalties, rapidly diminishing human power, and the possibility that anyone can be a spy, what's at stake is nothing less than human freedom's last hope to survive the technology revolution.
James says: "wow - a must read"
"Everything works out in the end, or beginning."

Overall
Performance
Story

If you could sum up Freedom (TM) in three words, what would they be?

Join DarkNet Today!

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Yes. It was very exciting and technically interesting. Lots of good characters.

Which character – as performed by Jeff Gurner – was your favorite?

John Ross.

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

No. I did enjoy the technical aspects of the story. This second book was loaded with all sorts of technological nuggets. It kept me interested, but I did not laugh or cry.

Any additional comments?

Both this book and Daemon were highly entertaining.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Twelve: A Novel: The Passage Trilogy, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Justin Cronin
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Twelve: A Novel: The Passage Trilogy, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 26 mins)

By Justin Cronin

Narrated By Scott Brick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1557)
Performance
(1334)
Story
(1333)

In the present day, as the man-made apocalypse unfolds, three strangers navigate the chaos. Lila, a doctor and an expectant mother, is so shattered by the spread of violence and infection that she continues to plan for her child’s arrival even as society dissolves around her. Kittridge, known to the world as "Last Stand in Denver", has been forced to flee his stronghold and is now on the road, dodging the infected, armed but alone and well aware that a tank of gas will get him only so far. April is a teenager fighting to guide her little brother safely through a landscape of death and ruin.
Amanda says: "Expanding The Story In Every Direction"
"The end of the world continues, part 2"

Overall
Performance
Story

What did you love best about The Twelve: A Novel?

It kept me entertained and interested in the story line.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Twelve: A Novel?

Too many memorable moments. None really stand out above the others.

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favorite?

Amy

If you could rename The Twelve: A Novel, what would you call it?

The end of the world continues, part 2

Any additional comments?

Scott Brick does an excellent job on the narration.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5)

UNABRIDGED
- by Hugh Howey
- Narrated by Minnie Goode
Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5)

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 57 mins)

By Hugh Howey

Narrated By Minnie Goode

Overall
(446)
Performance
(402)
Story
(399)

This is the story of mankind clawing for survival, of mankind on the edge. The world outside has grown unkind, the view of it limited, talk of it forbidden. But there are always those who hope, who dream. These are the dangerous people, the residents who infect others with their optimism. Their punishment is simple. They are given the very thing they profess to want: They are allowed outside.
Miller says: "Good Story, Should have READ it"
"Wool; for when you can't stay inside any longer"

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you consider the audio edition of Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1 - 5) to be better than the print version?

Never read the print version, but enjoyed the audio version.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Juliet. She was a fascinating character that overcame many odds.

Which scene was your favorite?

Just the overall idea of living in a silo.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

Any additional comments?

I had no problems with the narrator. I was hesitant after reading the reviews, but the narration turned out fine.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Unstuff Your Life: Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good

UNABRIDGED
- by Andrew J. Mellen
- Narrated by Andrew J. Mellen
Unstuff Your Life: Kick the Clutter Habit and Completely Organize Your Life for Good

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 21 mins)

By Andrew J. Mellen

Narrated By Andrew J. Mellen

Overall
(363)
Performance
(307)
Story
(288)

Arguably the most organized man in America, Andrew J. Mellen has created unique, lasting techniques for streamlined living, bringing order out of chaos for a client list that includes attorneys, filmmakers, and even psychologists. With Unstuff Your Life! he puts his powerful program in the hands of his widest audience yet.
Paul says: "Good Stuff"
"Good book on organizing your life"

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Performance
Story

What did you love best about Unstuff Your Life?

Good ideas that I can implement.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The narrator

Which scene was your favorite?

All.

What’s an idea from the book that you will remember?

Everything has a home; like with like.

Any additional comments?

Good self-help book.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

UNABRIDGED
- by Haruki Murakami
- Narrated by Rupert Degas
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle

UNABRIDGED (26 hrs and 6 mins)

By Haruki Murakami

Narrated By Rupert Degas

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1110)
Performance
(493)
Story
(494)

Toru Okada is going through a difficult time. He is without a job, his cat has disappeared, and his wife is behaving strangely. Into this unbalanced world comes a variety of curious characters, a young girl sunbathing in a nearby garden; sisters who are very peculiar indeed; an old war veteran with a violent, disturbing story. Okada retreats to a deep well in a nearby house. And the story unfolds.
Shelley says: "Bizarre"
"An adventure that you never no where it will go."

Overall
Performance
Story

Would you listen to The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle again? Why?

No. I only listen/read once. Life is too short for repeats.

What did you like best about this story?

The interesting way the story was presented. I wanted to try something by Haruki Murakami so I figured I would give this book a try. It was not like the usual books I have read. At times I felt like dropping this book and returning to my routine, but this book kept my interest. It was odd and uncomfortable at times; but the suspense and story line kept me alert.

Which scene was your favorite?

All of the scenes in the well.

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

No.

Any additional comments?

I tried one of the author's other books and returned it. I probabaly wont read another, but this book was a nice distraction from the norm.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Mile 81

UNABRIDGED
- by Stephen King
- Narrated by Edward Herrmann , Thomas Sadoski
Mile 81

UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 32 mins)

By Stephen King

Narrated By Edward Herrmann, Thomas Sadoski

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(360)
Performance
(322)
Story
(327)

At Mile 81 on the Maine turnpike is a boarded up rest stop, a place where high school kids drink and get into the kind of trouble high school kids have always gotten into. It’s the place where Pete Simmons goes when his older brother, who’s supposed to be looking out for him, heads off to the gravel pit to play “paratroopers over the side”. Pete, armed only with the magnifying glass he got for his 10th birthday, finds a discarded bottle of vodka in the boarded up burger shack and drinks enough to pass out.
Mary Z says: "Nailed it!"
"Nice for a brief interruption"

Overall
Performance
Story

Is there anything you would change about this book?

No.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Nothing stands out.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Edward Herrmann and Thomas Sadoski ?

Sure.

Was Mile 81 worth the listening time?

I believe it was a nice interruption between the longer titles I read.

Any additional comments?

No.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful