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John

Woodbridge, VA, USA

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  • Blind Lake | [Robert Charles Wilson]
    Blind Lake
    UNABRIDGED

    Blind Lake

    • UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Robert Charles Wilson
    • Narrated By Jay Snyder
    Overall
    (66)
    Performance
    (26)
    Story
    (27)

    Robert Charles Wilson, says The New York Times, "writes superior science fiction thrillers." His Darwinia won Canada's Aurora Award; his most recent novel, The Chronoliths, won the prestigious John W. Campbell Memorial Award. Now he tells a gripping tale of alien contact and human love in a mysterious but hopeful universe.

    J. Rhoderick says: "Amazing concept, thrilling story"
    "Liked Spin, This is good too but less details"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I liked Spin, this is a good idea too but failed to develop the idea or clarify how all this took place. With better descriptions and theme development details, this works. I would say okay if you like the idea but don't expect too much.

    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  • Rainbows End | [Vernor Vinge]
    Rainbows End
    UNABRIDGED

    Rainbows End

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 45 mins)
    • By Vernor Vinge
    • Narrated By Eric Conger
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (666)
    Performance
    (169)
    Story
    (171)

    Set a few decades from now, Rainbows End is an epic adventure that encapsulates in a single extended family the challenges of the technological advances of the first quarter of the 21st century. The information revolution of the past 30 years blossoms into a web of conspiracies that could destroy Western civilization. At the center of the action is Robert Gu, a former Alzheimer's victim who has regained his mental and physical health through radical new therapies, and his family.

    Steve says: "Great Discovery"
    "Confusing But Okay"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    If you listen while on a plane or get distracted when listening, skip this one. Once something is quickly introduced you don't get a chance to catch up. Left no real impression. Stick with the classics.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • The Devil on Salvation Bluff | [Jack Vance]
    The Devil on Salvation Bluff
    UNABRIDGED

    The Devil on Salvation Bluff

    • UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 1 min)
    • By Jack Vance
    • Narrated By Candace Platt
    Overall
    (10)
    Performance
    (4)
    Story
    (4)

    On the planet Glory, missionaries live in a constant unpredictable environment. Sister Mary and her husband, Brother Raymond, try to contend with the flits, which live satyr-like existences. The missionaries are exasperated with this world's disregard for cause and effect. The only constant is the clock that they brought with them. And therein lies the problem.

    John says: "Too Short, I lost a credit for this?"
    "Too Short, I lost a credit for this?"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Don't bother. Like Vance, but not this. I thought it needed a lot more chapters.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Spin | [Robert Charles Wilson]
    Spin
    UNABRIDGED

    Spin

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 33 mins)
    • By Robert Charles Wilson
    • Narrated By Scott Brick
    Overall
    (2874)
    Performance
    (697)
    Story
    (700)

    One night when he was 10, Tyler stood in his backyard and watched the stars go out. They flared into brilliance, then disappeared, replaced by an empty black barrier. He and his best friends, Jason and Diane Lawton, had seen what became known as the Big Blackout. It would shape their lives.

    Robert says: "A Classic"
    "Too Much Frustrated Romance"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Great ideas, long on character's lost romance. Narration is good. As a hard core Sci-Fi fan, some good details but a little long. Definite sequel potential but I would skip the sequel.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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