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Richard

South Africa | Member Since 2008

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Solaris: The Definitive Edition

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- by Stanislaw Lem , Bill Johnston (translator)
- Narrated by Alessandro Juliani
Solaris: The Definitive Edition

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 42 mins)

By Stanislaw Lem, Bill Johnston (translator)

Narrated By Alessandro Juliani

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1490)
Performance
(1136)
Story
(1147)

At last, one of the world’s greatest works of science fiction is available - just as author Stanislaw Lem intended it. To mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of Solaris, Audible, in cooperation with the Lem Estate, has commissioned a brand-new translation - complete for the first time, and the first ever directly from the original Polish to English. Beautifully narrated by Alessandro Juliani (Battlestar Galactica), Lem’s provocative novel comes alive for a new generation.
Burns says: "A comment on negative reviews"
"Struggled with this book."

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Whew, maybe something is lost in the translation, really struggled with this one, gave up I'm afraid, certainly no best seller in my view.

1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Swan Song

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- by Robert McCammon
- Narrated by Tom Stechschulte
Swan Song

UNABRIDGED (34 hrs and 22 mins)

By Robert McCammon

Narrated By Tom Stechschulte

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Overall
(2106)
Performance
(1804)
Story
(1831)

Facing down an unprecedented malevolent enemy, the government responds with a nuclear attack. America as it was is gone forever, and now every citizen - from the President of the United States to the homeless on the streets of New York City - will fight for survival. In a wasteland born of rage and fear, populated by monstrous creatures and marauding armies, earth's last survivors have been drawn into the final battle between good and evil, that will decide the fate of humanity.
Amanda says: "Simply an Amazing Story"
"Really struggled with this one."

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Not as good as "World made by Hand" and not nearly as good as "One Second After". could not get past part 1.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Masters of the Sea – Master of Rome

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- by John Stack
- Narrated by Eamonn Riley
Masters of the Sea – Master of Rome

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 11 mins)

By John Stack

Narrated By Eamonn Riley

Overall
(22)
Performance
(15)
Story
(15)

A stirring adventure novel set amid the tumultuous clashes between the Roman and Carthaginian empires, battling for control of the Mediterranean, north Africa and Rome itself. Atticus, the young Greek captain, is now a commander of the growing Roman navy, blockading a port near Tunis, when the Roman legions suffer terrible defeat by the triumphant Carthaginian army, spearheaded by the elephant charges.
Michael says: "Surprising Find"
"Great story."

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Michael, all three of the John Stack "Rome" books are available on Audible? Enjoyed the third in the series as much as the first two.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Hunger Games

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- by Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by Carolyn McCormick
The Hunger Games

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 14 mins)

By Suzanne Collins

Narrated By Carolyn McCormick

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(28079)
Performance
(19744)
Story
(20038)

Could you survive on your own, in the wild, with everyone out to make sure you don't live to see the morning? In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by 12 outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Teddy says: "The Book Deserves The Hype"
"Really enjoyed this book"

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Well, have read some of the reviews, in particular the negative ones. I am 54 and travel a lot and listen to books, man I have had some boring stuff but this one kept me very interested and I thoroughly enjoyed it and cant wait to read the other two books.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One Second After

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- by William R. Forstchen
- Narrated by Joe Barrett
One Second After

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 21 mins)

By William R. Forstchen

Narrated By Joe Barrett

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(3768)
Performance
(1853)
Story
(1861)

Already cited on the floor of Congress and discussed in the corridors of the Pentagon as a book all Americans should read, One Second After is the story of a war scenario that could become all too terrifyingly real. Based upon a real weapon - the Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) - which may already be in the hands of our enemies, it is a truly realistic look at the awesome power of a weapon that can destroy the entire United States.
Bonnie-Ann says: "A Worthy Read"
"Great story"

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I hope America takes note.

3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Paloma: A Retrieval Artist Novel

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- by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrated by Jay Snyder
Paloma: A Retrieval Artist Novel

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 28 mins)

By Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Narrated By Jay Snyder

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Overall
(285)
Performance
(99)
Story
(99)

As a Retrieval Artist, Miles Flint helps the Disappeared, saving the lives of those oppressed under the Earth Alliance regime. He owes his livelihood and his very sense of honor to a woman known as Paloma. It was she who was responsible for setting him on this path. And now she has been murdered.
Tal says: "Very thorough thought put into every book"
"Hooked"

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Every time I finish one of these books I say to myself time to try something else, but when I come to choose another book I simply have to finish all the books in the series and download another Retrieval artist story. I just wish I did not have so much trouble downloading them, the software used to do this gets -(minus)5 stars, thumbs up for Kristine Kathryn Rusch but thumbs down for Audible.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Dune

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- by Frank Herbert
- Narrated by Scott Brick , Orlagh Cassidy , Euan Morton , Simon Vance
Dune

UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 8 mins)

By Frank Herbert

Narrated By Scott Brick, Orlagh Cassidy, Euan Morton, and others

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Overall
(6863)
Performance
(2711)
Story
(2738)

Here is the novel that will be forever considered a triumph of the imagination. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib. He would avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family and would bring to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream.
Joshua says: "Wonderful production!"
"Too long"

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Great story line, have always wanted to read/listen too Dune, being a SciFi fan. This book in parts was great but oh so long and boring in places.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Disappeared: Retrieval Artist, Book 1

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- by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
- Narrated by Jay Snyder
The Disappeared: Retrieval Artist, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 12 mins)

By Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Narrated By Jay Snyder

Overall
(1164)
Performance
(199)
Story
(205)

Retrieval artists help the lost find their way back home, whether they like it or not. Specialized private detectives, they investigate the most unusual crimes in the galaxy. But Miles Flint isn't a retrieval artist. He's just a cop, trying to do his job.
Joshua says: "An Intriguing New Universe"
"Good story"

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I enjoyed this, its sci-fi, so you have to have an imagination. Admittedly it also took me a short while to get into it, but once done worked for me. Will be getting more from this author.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful