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![Farmer in the Sky | [Robert A. Heinlein]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61B0H9XZO0L._SL175_.jpg)
"The worst of Heinlein's "juveniles" is still A+"
Would you consider the audio edition of Farmer in the Sky to be better than the print version?Well no, I would not; it is equal to the print version but has the bonus of a great voice reading it to you.
What did you like best about this story?The protagonist's adherence to TANSTAAFL and working himself to his limits to make something for and of himself.
What does Nick Podehl bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?His voice makes you want to listen to every word and not skip the "boring" parts....which are rare in this book anyhow.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?no, but decidedly kept me entertained going across the Atlantic by air (ATL-CDG & return) for when I was not asleep.
Any additional comments?This is, imho, the worst of RAH's "juveniles", but is still a fantastic read that should not be missed as it is better than 90% of the other sci-fi out there today. Also, this is probably the only format you will be able to "read" this book in for awhile unless you stumble across a copy in a used bookstore or want to pay a wad of cash on-line for a print edition.
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![Friday | [Robert A. Heinlein]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Z9BGD23NL._SL175_.jpg)
"wow, wow, WOW!"
Where does Friday rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?number 1
What did you like best about this story?what not too like? oh maybe I could kvetch about the neat&tidy ending a smidgen, but that would rather be a bit of hair-splitting on my part.
What does Hillary Huber bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?Ms. Huber does not bring anything to the story that I would not attain by reading a print version on my own; EXCEPT that her voice is so engaging as to be on par with the Sirens of Odysseus that I desired to not put the book to my own detriment many a night.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?Phraque yes!
Any additional comments?A fantastic story read by a fantastic voice.
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![On Basilisk Station: Honor Harrington, Book 1 | [David Weber]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ffjFlbrgL._SL175_.jpg)
"A good story; a fine listen."
Where does On Basilisk Station rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?Top 10; #1 is 'Friday' by Robert Heinlein, #2 is the "Share" series as written and read by Nathan Lowell.
What was one of the most memorable moments of On Basilisk Station?when Honor realized that her ship was gutted of its long-range armament for a cockamamie short-range system.
Which scene was your favorite?the description of the fungi flora planet.....just conveyed the alien-ness of the world.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?no
Any additional comments?I really prefer that audiobook performers NOT try to give each character specific voices; it detracts from my immersion factor.
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