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Brightness Reef: The Uplift Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by David Brin
- Narrated by George Wilson
Brightness Reef: The Uplift Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (25 hrs and 53 mins)

By David Brin

Narrated By George Wilson

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(140)
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(53)
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(56)

Persecuted refugees from six separate alien races have migrated to the idyllic planet Jijo. And despite their incredible diversity, the inhabitants live together in blissful harmony. However, settlement on Jijo is illegal - and it's only a matter of time before the residents of this forbidden paradise are discovered by the galactic powers-that-be.
A User says: "Hard Core Sci-Fi at it's best!"
"Not the best"

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**** SPOILERS ****

OK. Maybe I just don't get "adult" sci-fi. But this book kinds just drug on with no read direction. There were so many mini stories in the book that I had a hard time keeping up with all of them.

There is so lottle to go off of for the first few chapters that I had no clue that we were talking about so many different races and trying to keep up with which race was which was a pain.

Then to get to the end and find out that we were not going to get ANY resolution was a massive letdown. No resolution on anything. What is going on under water? Who is this mystery man and what's up with his head? Who are the visitors and then the newer visitors?

The story got more interesting about half way through the book, but I doubt the series is worth getting the next two just to find some form of closure.

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The Horse and His Boy: The Chronicles of Narnia

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- by C.S. Lewis
- Narrated by Alex Jennings
The Horse and His Boy: The Chronicles of Narnia

UNABRIDGED (4 hrs and 40 mins)

By C.S. Lewis

Narrated By Alex Jennings

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(1143)
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(255)
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(268)

On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the fate of Narnia itself.
Bryan J. Peterson says: "Couldn't turn it off."
"Another great story fro C.S.Lewis"

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What did you like best about this story?

A clean, good natured, fun story. Anyone that likes Narnia will enjoy this story as much as the others.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard

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- by Dan Heath , Chip Heath
- Narrated by Charles Kahlenberg
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 42 mins)

By Dan Heath, Chip Heath

Narrated By Charles Kahlenberg

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(1180)
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(367)
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(375)

In a compelling, story-driven narrative, the Heaths bring together decades of counterintuitive research in psychology, sociology, and other fields to shed new light on how we can effect transformative change. Switch shows that successful changes follow a pattern, a pattern you can use to make the changes that matter to you, whether your interest is in changing the world or changing your waistline.
Jeremy says: "Even Better Than Made to Stick"
"Great information on how to gain control of change"

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This book is filled with good example of what we can each do to take control of the changes we need to make. Well worth the read and something that should probably be read several times.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Swarm: Star Force, Book 1

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- by B. V. Larson
- Narrated by Mark Boyett
Swarm: Star Force, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (9 hrs and 39 mins)

By B. V. Larson

Narrated By Mark Boyett

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(1647)
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(1500)
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(1500)

Kyle Riggs is snatched by an alien spacecraft sometime after midnight. The ship is testing everyone it catches and murdering the weak. The good news is that Kyle keeps passing tests and staying alive. The bad news is the aliens who sent this ship are the nicest ones out there.
Mark says: "Finally some ORIGINAL scifi action."
"Great story well presented"

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Fun story and well written. Grabbed me from the first chapter and kept me going the whole way through. Can't wait to listen to the next 4 books in the series.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Earth Unaware

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- by Orson Scott Card , Aaron Johnston
- Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki , Stephen Hoye , Arthur Morey , Vikas Adam , Emily Janice Card , Gabrielle de Cuir , Roxanne Hernandez
Earth Unaware

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 59 mins)

By Orson Scott Card, Aaron Johnston

Narrated By Stefan Rudnicki, Stephen Hoye, Arthur Morey, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(416)
Performance
(371)
Story
(367)

The mining ship El Cavador is far out from Earth, in the deeps of the Kuiper Belt, beyond Pluto. Other mining ships, and the families that live on them, are few and far between this far out. So when El Cavador’s telescopes pick up a fast-moving object coming in-system, it’s hard to know what to make of it. It’s massive and moving at a significant fraction of the speed of light.
El Cavador has other problems. Their systems are old and failing. The family is getting too big for the ship. There are claim-jumping corporate ships bringing Asteroid Belt tactics to the Kuiper Belt.
danny lawrence says: "And then....."
"Overall good book though lacks a great ending"

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

A good book to preface Ender's Game and provide a little insight to the entry of the Formics into our solar system.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Earth Unaware?

The attack on the main Formic ship. Shadows of a hive mind as one Formic sees a previous enemy.

Any additional comments?

Like several of Card's books I think the ending was lacking. I have heard that this is supposed to be book 1 of a trilogy, but the ending left way to may loose ends. So I hope book 2 comes out soon to help tie up those ends.

Children of the Mind also had too many loose ends. At least we know that Shadows Alive should tie most of those up.

The story was good. It helps set up several key elements for the entire series and was tough to put down.

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Peter and the Starcatchers: The Starcatchers, Book 1

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- by Dave Barry , Ridley Pearson
- Narrated by Jim Dale
Peter and the Starcatchers: The Starcatchers, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 39 mins)

By Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson

Narrated By Jim Dale

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(829)
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(432)
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(427)

In an evocative and fast-paced adventure on the high seas and on a faraway island an orphan boy named Peter and his mysterious new friend, Molly, overcome bands of pirates and thieves in their quest to keep a fantastical secret safe and save the world from evil.
Deborah says: "A fast paced frolic on the high seas!"
"Creative beginning for Peter Pan"

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

I loved this idea of how Peter Pan cam into existence. Yes, it is a youth book, but very well put together and well worth the listen. Jim Dale, who also reads the Harry Potter books, does an excellent job as usual.

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Mike

Brightness Reef: The Uplift Trilogy, Book 1

The Horse and His Boy: The Chronicles of Narnia

Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard

Swarm: Star Force, Book 1

Earth Unaware

Peter and the Starcatchers: The Starcatchers, Book 1

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