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charles

Edison, NJ, United States | Member Since 2008

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15 reviews
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136 titles in library
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King of Thorns

UNABRIDGED
- by Mark Lawrence
- Narrated by James Clamp
King of Thorns

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 30 mins)

By Mark Lawrence

Narrated By James Clamp

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(81)
Performance
(72)
Story
(72)

The follow-up to Mark Lawrence' s thrilling debut novel Prince of Thorns, King of Thorns continues the tale of antihero Jorg Ancrath. After wresting back control of his kingdom from those who murdered his family, Jorg sees the land erupt with hundreds of battles fought by lords and petty kings. More daunting still, he faces an enemy many times his own strength. Jorg may not be able to win this battle in a fair fight, but he wields a rage and cunning that just might even the odds.
Stephen says: "Great sequel!"
"Wonderful stuff"

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

yes

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

He was excellent

Any additional comments?

Not a run of the mill story pumped out in a heartbeat. Different enough to keep me interested...

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hard Magic: Book I of the Grimnoir Chronicles

UNABRIDGED
- by Larry Correia
- Narrated by Bronson Pinchot
Hard Magic: Book I of the Grimnoir Chronicles

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 59 mins)

By Larry Correia

Narrated By Bronson Pinchot

Overall
(2418)
Performance
(2142)
Story
(2138)

Jake Sullivan is a licensed private eye with a seriously hardboiled attitude. He also possesses raw magical talent and the ability to make objects in his vicinity light as a feather or as heavy as depleted uranium, all with a magical thought. It's no wonder the G-men turn to Jake when they need someoneto go after a suspected killer who has been knocking off banks in a magic-enhanced crime spree.
Jennifer Gerbyshak says: "So Good I Bought the Book and the Audiobook"
"great stuff and a great read"

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Where does Hard Magic rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

near the top

What did you like best about this story?

the scope and flow. Sounds crazy, but he is in no rush, takes his time and does it right.

What about Bronson Pinchot’s performance did you like?

he was fantastic

Any additional comments?

a very enjoyable listen, I could not stop and was happy and sad,. Happy that there is a sequel sad that there is only one more (to date) in this series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Red Country

UNABRIDGED
- by Joe Abercrombie
- Narrated by Steven Pacey
Red Country

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 53 mins)

By Joe Abercrombie

Narrated By Steven Pacey

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(379)
Performance
(343)
Story
(336)

They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is following. Shy South hoped to bury her bloody past and ride away smiling, but she'll have to sharpen up some bad old ways to get her family back, and she's not a woman to flinch from what needs doing. She sets off in pursuit with only a pair of oxen and her cowardly old step father Lamb for company. But it turns out Lamb's buried a bloody past of his own. And out in the lawless Far Country the past never stays buried.
Rob Cron says: "Stop Punishing The Author"
"Always a great listen"

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

yes, great narrator, great author, interesting story

Any additional comments?

anything he writes is very enjoyable. Although his books can easily be read standing alone,
start from the 1st in the series to get the full treatment. Remember if there is one thing they say, it is to start at the beginning of the series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Trapped: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 5

UNABRIDGED
- by Kevin Hearne
- Narrated by Luke Daniels
Trapped: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 5

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 2 mins)

By Kevin Hearne

Narrated By Luke Daniels

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2304)
Performance
(2072)
Story
(2084)

After 12 years of secret training, Atticus O’Sullivan is finally ready to bind his apprentice, Granuaile, to the earth and double the number of Druids in the world. But on the eve of the ritual, the world that thought he was dead abruptly discovers that he’s still alive, and they would much rather he return to the grave. Having no other choice, Atticus, his trusted Irish wolfhound, Oberon, and Granuaile travel to the base of Mount Olympus, where the Roman god Bacchus is anxious to take his sworn revenge - but he’ll have to get in line behind an ancient vampire, a band of dark elves, and an old god of mischief.
Stein says: "An Emerging Anti-Hero - The Dark Druid"
"not as fantastic as the prior books but not bad"

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If you could sum up Trapped in three words, what would they be?

furthering the tale

What other book might you compare Trapped to and why?

Dresden

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

sure

Any additional comments?

Enjoyable, cause I liked the smart ass comments and attitude. I did not think it was enjoyable as the others, but still fine for a quick read/listen. Hope you enjoy this one.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Last Man: A Novel

UNABRIDGED
- by Vince Flynn
- Narrated by George Guidall
The Last Man: A Novel

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 57 mins)

By Vince Flynn

Narrated By George Guidall

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2256)
Performance
(1957)
Story
(1932)

The four dead guards didn’t concern Mitch Rapp as much as the absence of the man they’d been paid to protect. Joe Rickman wasn’t just another foot soldier. For the last eight years Rickman had ran the CIA’s clandestine operations in Afghanistan. It was a murky job that involved working with virtually every disreputable figure in the Islamic Republic. More than a quarter billion dollars in cash had passed through Rickman’s hands during his tenure as the master of black ops and no one with a shred of sense wanted to know the details of how that money had been spent.
Scott C. says: "Couldn't be better...except"
"the right stuff"

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Would you consider the audio edition of The Last Man to be better than the print version?

yes- I do not think i would have enjoyed this book nearly as much if I had read it. This was, at least for me, a very fun listen

What did you like best about this story?

Flynn delivers.

Any additional comments?

Really enjoyed listening to this book. Made the time pass and could not wait to hear the rest.
If you have read or listened to other Flynn books this is more of the same, and I mean that as a compliment.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Racketeer

UNABRIDGED
- by John Grisham
- Narrated by J.D. Jackson
The Racketeer

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 45 mins)

By John Grisham

Narrated By J.D. Jackson

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(2838)
Performance
(2382)
Story
(2367)

Given the importance of what they do, and the controversies that often surround them, and the violent people they sometimes confront, it is remarkable that in the history of this country only four active federal judges have been murdered. Judge Raymond Fawcett has just become number five.... Nothing is as it seems and everything’s fair game in this wickedly clever new novel from John Grisham, the undisputed master of the legal thriller.
cristina says: "Garbage"
"Disappointed"

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Story

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would pass, I enjoyed it somewhat, but was hoping it would get good. This author has given us great reads in the past, but this does not live up to his prior books.

What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

was not a big fan of the narrator, not bad, just not up to the level expected

Any additional comments?

I really wanted to like this book. I found it ok and somewhat enjoyable, but felt that it just could have been better. He has done great work in the past and I look forward to his next one, which will hopefully be better.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Panther

UNABRIDGED
- by Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Panther

UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 28 mins)

By Nelson DeMille

Narrated By Scott Brick

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1484)
Performance
(1237)
Story
(1229)

Anti-Terrorist Task Force agent John Corey and his wife, FBI agent Kate Mayfield, have been posted overseas to Sana'a, Yemen - one of the most dangerous places in the Middle East. While there, they will be working with a small team to track down one of the masterminds behind the USS Cole bombing: a high-ranking Al Qaeda operative known as The Panther. Ruthless and elusive, he's wanted for multiple terrorist acts and murders - and the U.S. government is determined to bring him down, no matter the cost.
Judi says: "Disappointing and slow"
"Enjoyable listen"

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What made the experience of listening to The Panther the most enjoyable?

Loved the character of John Correy. Sarcastic and cynical. DeMille produces a great read.

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

actually laughed out loud during certain scenes.

Any additional comments?

Demille delivers

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Prince of Thorns

UNABRIDGED
- by Mark Lawrence
- Narrated by James Clamp
Prince of Thorns

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 19 mins)

By Mark Lawrence

Narrated By James Clamp

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(132)
Performance
(113)
Story
(116)

Author Mark Lawrence has won over audiences everywhere with Prince of Thorns, his exciting debut novel. Nine-year-old Prince Jorg is forced to watch as his mother and brother are slaughtered. Fleeing the palace, Jorg joins a bloodthirsty band of thugs. But he’s determined to take back what’s rightfully his, so he returns to the castle a few years later - unaware of the dark and powerful magic that awaits.
Arthur says: "Tough hero to like, but you do"
"A revenge fantasy"

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Story

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

yes, i was drawn in and found this a very enjoyable listen. I am about 70% of the way through and cant wait to hear more.

Any additional comments?

was very satisfied with the narration. Of course this is my opinion, but it was a good listen

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Kevin Hearne
- Narrated by Luke Daniels
Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 11 mins)

By Kevin Hearne

Narrated By Luke Daniels

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(6526)
Performance
(5712)
Story
(5694)

Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old - when in actuality, he’s twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer. Unfortunately, a very angry Celtic god wants that sword, and he’s hounded Atticus for centuries....
Chris says: "Finally, a modern day fantasy that really hits the"
"fun listen"

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A fun listen, if you liked Dresden you will enjoy this one as well. I am looking forward to the next one.

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Name of the Wind: Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Patrick Rothfuss
- Narrated by Nick Podehl
The Name of the Wind: Kingkiller Chronicles, Day 1

UNABRIDGED (27 hrs and 58 mins)

By Patrick Rothfuss

Narrated By Nick Podehl

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(7171)
Performance
(5078)
Story
(5158)

This is a tale of sorrow, a tale of survival, a tale of one man's search for meaning in his universe, and how that search, and the indomitable will that drove it, gave birth to a legend.
Aaron says: "Not sure why the reviews are so polar opposite."
"nice start to a series"

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The narrator did a very good job with the book, i enjoyed it tremendously. If you are looking for constant rip roaring action, this is not the one for you. Still Very enjoyable.
Hope you like it as much as i did, it made the time fly by.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful