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S. Hunt

Santa Fe, NM United States | Member Since 2012

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  • The Beginning of the End: Apocalypse Z

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Manel Loureiro
    • Narrated By Nick Podehl
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (237)
    Performance
    (222)
    Story
    (227)

    A mysterious incident in Russia, a blip buried in the news - it’s the only warning humanity receives that civilization will soon be destroyed by a single, voracious virus that creates monsters of men. A lawyer, still grieving over the death of his young wife, begins to write as a form of therapy. But he never expected that his anonymous blog and journal would ultimately record humanity’s last days. Governments scramble to stop the zombie virus, people panic, so-called Safe Havens are established, the world erupts into chaos; soon it’s every man, woman, and child for themselves.

    Keith says: "Just For Pleasure"
    "For Zombie newbs only"
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    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    This book was written from the perspective of a lawyer in Europe. While lawyers are sharks in the court room, they are pansies in the wilderness. This guy is a first rate pansy. If you’ve read ANY other zombie books, this one (in my opinion) makes the main character seem like a real wimp. Buck up man! These things are out to kill you! Sheesh, snap out of this fairy tale land of thinking people are going to come to your rescue (as the character so aptly thought, on many occasions)…. Essentially, the main character is a wimp.


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

    The most interesting aspect of the story was the fact that this guy cried a lot about how he was alone.......Common, really. Oh, and before people start thinking that I'm being too hard on the guy....I'm a combat vet who has see the bodies torn to pieces and I've been alone before in a war. Did I cry, no. I bucked up and figured out a what to do about it.


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

    Overall, Nick did a good job of getting into the character's state of mind.


    Did The Beginning of the End inspire you to do anything?

    NO....well, actually. It did inspire me to write a review about this lame book. Again, I must state, that if anybody has already listened to any other Zombie book, this one will bore you right out of your mind. It was actually quite sad.


    Any additional comments?

    If you want a real thriller, listen to some REALLY great zombie books; listen to these: Beyond Exile, then Day By Day (author J.L.Bourne). Another series that has some wild events is the Joe Ledger series by Jonathan Maberry. I must state that if you listen to these, be sure and listen to them in sequence, book 1 and on.

    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Ex-Patriots

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 32 mins)
    • By Peter Clines
    • Narrated By Jay Snyder, Khristine Hvam, Mark Boyett, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (937)
    Performance
    (798)
    Story
    (805)

    It’s been two years since the world ended. Two years since the dead rose and the plague of ex-humanity decimated mankind. For most of that time, the superhero called St. George, formerly known to the world as the Mighty Dragon, has protected the people of Los Angeles at their film-studio-turned-fortress, The Mount. Together with his fellow heroes, he’s tried to give the survivors hope and something like a real life. But the swollen population of The Mount is becoming harder and harder to sustain....

    David says: "The superheroes+zombies mashup gets a little bette"
    "NOW, which will become THEN in about a minute..."
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    If you could sum up Ex-Patriots in three words, what would they be?

    Good Zombie book with a few twists


    What other book might you compare Ex-Patriots to and why?

    at this point, none. With the mutant superheros, such as Zap, there doesn't seem to be much of a comparison. However, I really did like the fact that St. George was holding back on the soldiers....that was cool when he really let em have it.


    What about Jay Snyder and Khristine Hvam ’s performance did you like?

    Great performance


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

    Yup. In fact, I found myself wanting to listen to it while I was working on my car in the garage. Which is normally a distraction for me, but I was so into the book I needed to know what was happening next.


    Any additional comments?

    Great Zombie book with a few twists of the mutant population. The background on each mutant in the story was a little excessive, but you got a good idea of the characters personality, and how they ended up fulfilling their role in the story. At first the story is a little slow to catch on, but about half way through, it picks up and gets pretty darned exciting.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Patient Zero: The Joe Ledger Novels, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Jonathan Maberry
    • Narrated By Ray Porter
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2093)
    Performance
    (1545)
    Story
    (1533)

    When you have to kill the same terrorist twice in one week there’s either something wrong with your world or something wrong with your skills - and there’s nothing wrong with Joe Ledger’s skills. And that’s both a good and a bad thing. It’s good because he’s a Baltimore detective who has just been secretly recruited by the government to lead a new task force created to deal with the problems that Homeland Security can’t handle....

    James says: "Drop Dead and get back up great."
    "HOLY CRAP! Hunker down for a great read!"
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    What did you love best about Patient Zero?

    This book was simply AWESOME! Being a Combat Vet myself, I found that I could resonate with Joe and his team. Get the mission done, no matter what. Towards the end the story began shifting from one scene to the next, it was harrowing.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Joe was definitely my favorite character, however Bunny was a close second. His comments of "it gets worse sir" had me laughing out loud, thinking back to my own military days and standing in a line-up talking to the D.I.


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

    I've never listened to Ray Porter before this. I thought Scott Brick was good, but Ray take the inflection to a whole new level. It seems like Ray really knows these characters and puts this entire thought process into the performance. I'm really impressed by Ray's command of the story line, his ability to portray a character's emotions and thought process. Very impressive job by Ray Porter.


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

    No extreme reaction, but I really liked the story line. I felt like I was right there with Joe and Echo Team or rather I wanted to be there kicking some Zombie buts...


    Any additional comments?

    An awesome story line read by an awesome story reader. This is a must have book!

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Ice Limit

    • UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 48 mins)
    • By Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2551)
    Performance
    (1332)
    Story
    (1327)

    The largest known meteorite has been discovered, entombed in the earth for millions of years on a frigid, desolate island off the southern tip of Chile. At four thousand tons, this treasure seems impossible to move. New York billionaire Palmer Lloyd is determined to have this incredible find for his new museum. Stocking a cargo ship with the finest scientists and engineers, he builds a flawless expedition. But from the first approach to the meteorite, people begin to die....

    Lyn says: "Wonderful, Well researched, Page Turner"
    "Holy Freaken Moley!!!"
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    What made the experience of listening to The Ice Limit the most enjoyable?

    Scott Brick always does an excellent job of narrating, however this time around, I think he could have done a little better with the voices. Maybe, since I've listened to so many other novels of his narration, I was expecting a little more. Either way, the store was simply awesome and full of twists and turns. Yes, this is a fictional story, but WOW, when driving to work I found it hard to stop the story so I could actually go into work when I arrived.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Eli was by far my favorite character. His impassive personality betrayed nothing of his thoughts, and he was always prepared.....to a fault of an overinflated ego....


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The most intense scene for me was when the rock was being loaded on the ship. This was nothing short of a miracle, but yet Eli had it all under control, while myself and the rest of the crew were in near panic....


    If you could rename The Ice Limit, what would you call it?

    The Ice limit was an excellent name for this book.


    Any additional comments?

    While this may be an older story, it has lost none of its potency in thriller action and surprise. I've listened to the entire Pendergast collection by PrestonChild, and the Ice Limit is right up there along these top novels, if not nearly at the top. This is one Audio-Book I blazed through because it was not captivating.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Day By Day Armageddon

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 38 mins)
    • By J L Bourne
    • Narrated By Jay Snyder
    Overall
    (2296)
    Performance
    (1430)
    Story
    (1431)

    In your hands is the handwritten journal depicting one man's struggle for survival. Trapped in the midst of global disaster, he must make decisions; choices that ultimately mean life, or the eternal curse to walk as one of them. Enter, if you will, into the world of the undead.

    Robert says: "Great book! More more more!!"
    "attention keeper"
    Overall
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    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    This is a great book! Albeit, its a bit short, but the story is great and it keeps your attention.


    What did you like best about this story?

    Accurate information about what would happen should the power go out in the U.S.


    Which character – as performed by Jay Snyder – was your favorite?

    Main character


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

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    Great book, just wish it was longer.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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