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shirley

perth, Australia | Member Since 2011

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11 reviews
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69 titles in library
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Prince of Chaos: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 10

UNABRIDGED
- by Roger Zelazny
- Narrated by Wil Wheaton
Prince of Chaos: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 10

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs)

By Roger Zelazny

Narrated By Wil Wheaton

Overall
(87)
Performance
(74)
Story
(74)

Treacheries, trickeries, assassination attempts and bloody family intrigues have finally maneuvered Merlin, aka Merle Corey, into the Courts of Chaos. Thanks to a series of conventionally fatal "accidents" engineered by his mother Dara and uncle Mandor, Merlin third in line to occupy the throne.
shirley says: "great series"
"great series"

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a good ending, I thought as it was really the only way to end. I enjoyed all 10 books although 10 was dragged out slightly. I am really appreciative of such an imaginative mind & big thanks to both narrators for finishing the books, also making the characters so real.Thank You :)

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
14

UNABRIDGED
- by Peter Clines
- Narrated by Ray Porter
14

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 38 mins)

By Peter Clines

Narrated By Ray Porter

Overall
(6736)
Performance
(6100)
Story
(6083)

There are some odd things about Nate’s new apartment. Of course, he has other things on his mind. He hates his job. He has no money in the bank. No girlfriend. No plans for the future. So while his new home isn’t perfect, it’s livable. The rent is low, the property managers are friendly, and the odd little mysteries don’t nag at him too much. At least, not until he meets Mandy, his neighbor across the hall, and notices something unusual about her apartment. And Xela’s apartment. And Tim’s. And Veek’s.
Magpie says: "Super solid listen!!"
"most enjoyable"

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not usually my kind of read, nice surprise, would recommend for a change from long epic types

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Knight of Shadows: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 9

UNABRIDGED
- by Roger Zelazny
- Narrated by Wil Wheaton
Knight of Shadows: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 9

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 3 mins)

By Roger Zelazny

Narrated By Wil Wheaton

Overall
(96)
Performance
(84)
Story
(82)

Melvin Corey must choose between an alliance with the Pattern of Amber or the Pattern of Chaos, in a tale of a sometimes murderous family of wizards and their alternate worlds.
shirley says: "just as good as any of the others in this series"
"just as good as any of the others in this series"

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only one more to go, soooooo sad to leave these characters behind. really hoping book 10 ends well. all fantasy lovers should give these books a go, would be surprised if some didn't enjoy them. I am so in awe of Roger Zelazny's imagination and He could not have chosen two better narrators

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Trumps of Doom: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 6

UNABRIDGED
- by Roger Zelazny
- Narrated by Wil Wheaton
Trumps of Doom: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 6

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 34 mins)

By Roger Zelazny

Narrated By Wil Wheaton

Overall
(150)
Performance
(138)
Story
(136)

Trumps of Doom is the sixth book of The Chronicles of Amber; an epic fantasy series written by six-time Hugo Award winning and three-time Nebula Award winning author Roger Zelazny.
Matt says: "Another quality performance."
"love this series"

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now listening to blood of amber, I really don''t
know what I will do when I have finished the whole lot, the characters are part of my life now. Narrated perfectly for the subtle humour in the books.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Guns of Avalon: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Roger Zelazny
- Narrated by Alessandro Juliani
The Guns of Avalon: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 29 mins)

By Roger Zelazny

Narrated By Alessandro Juliani

Overall
(363)
Performance
(333)
Story
(337)

Across the worlds of Shadow, Corwin, Prince of blood royal, heir to the throne of Amber, gathers his forces for an assault that will yield up to him the crown that is rightfully his. But, a growing darkness of his own doing threatens Corwin's plans, an evil that stretches to the heart of the perfect kingdom itself where the demonic forces of Chaos mass to annihilate Amber and all who would rule there.
John says: "Nobody steals books but your friends."
"can't wait to read book3"

Overall
Performance
Story

he's really got me hooked now, just wish alessandro would slow speech a little when
he's corwin

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Forgotten Garden

UNABRIDGED
- by Kate Morton
- Narrated by Caroline Lee
The Forgotten Garden

UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 38 mins)

By Kate Morton

Narrated By Caroline Lee

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(3850)
Performance
(1774)
Story
(1793)

Thirty-eight year old Cassandra is lost, alone, and grieving. Her much loved grandmother, Nell, has just died and Cassandra, her life already shaken by a tragic accident 10 years ago, feels like she has lost everything known and dear to her.
Susan says: "Comfort food for my ears"
"sorry can't listen"

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Performance
Story

boring, hate narrators voice. waste of a credit. tried more than once but not enjoying

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Yendi: Vlad Taltos, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Steven Brust
- Narrated by Bernard Setaro Clark
Yendi: Vlad Taltos, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 46 mins)

By Steven Brust

Narrated By Bernard Setaro Clark

Overall
(96)
Performance
(81)
Story
(86)

In which Vlad Taltos and his Jhereg learn how the love of a good woman can turn a cold-blooded killer into a real mean SOB.... Vlad tells the story of his early days in the House Jhereg, how he found himself in a Jhereg war, and how he fell in love with the wonderful woman, Yendi, who killed him.
Ron says: "Prequel"
"yep. another good one"

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Story

enjoyed all the characters. love Bernard S Clark as narrator. story good & got a chuckle at the wit, always a bonus

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Nine Princes in Amber: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Roger Zelazny
- Narrated by Alessandro Juliani
Nine Princes in Amber: The Chronicles of Amber, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 31 mins)

By Roger Zelazny

Narrated By Alessandro Juliani

Overall
(777)
Performance
(708)
Story
(713)

Amber is the one real world, of which all others including our own Earth are but Shadows. Amber burns in Corwin's blood. Exiled on Shadow Earth for centuries, the prince is about to return to Amber to make a mad and desperate rush upon the throne.
Robert says: "Great book, lame deal!"
"enjoyed but slow in parts"

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love fantasy, this books rates well. had a chuckle at one of his brothers voices, can't remember name, he was the rogue but loveable. have purchased 2nd one. hope it's as good. thanks to narrator for reading series, I hate it when narrator changes, won't listen & Alessandro Juliani is good.

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Jhereg: Vlad Taltos, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Steven Brust
- Narrated by Bernard Setaro Clark
Jhereg: Vlad Taltos, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 45 mins)

By Steven Brust

Narrated By Bernard Setaro Clark

Overall
(185)
Performance
(165)
Story
(168)

Vlad Taltos, a mobster and assassin in the magical metropolis of Adrilankha, is given the largest contract of his career, but the job is even more complicated than he expects.
D says: "Dragons, Assassins, and Intrigue"
"interesting concept"

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Would you try another book from Steven Brust and/or Bernard Setaro Clark?

yes

What did you like best about this story?

different than usual fantasy

What about Bernard Setaro Clark’s performance did you like?

good but neeeds a bit more umph james marsters has it all

Was Jhereg worth the listening time?

yes

Any additional comments?

hard to folow when listening in short stints. some names with M too similar maybe just me not having the time to listen for long periods

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Carnival of Souls

UNABRIDGED
- by Melissa Marr
- Narrated by James Marsters
Carnival of Souls

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 5 mins)

By Melissa Marr

Narrated By James Marsters

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(80)
Performance
(74)
Story
(74)

In a city of daimons, rigid class lines separate the powerful from the power-hungry. And at the heart of The City is the Carnival of Souls, where both murder and pleasure are offered up for sale. Once in a generation, the carnival hosts a deadly competition that allows every daimon a chance to join the ruling elite. Without the competition, Aya and Kaleb would both face bleak futures - if for different reasons. For each of them, fighting to the death is the only way to try to live.
melrailey says: "Good Story, GREAT Narrator"
"more melissa"

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What made the experience of listening to Carnival of Souls the most enjoyable?

unable to find a place to pause

What other book might you compare Carnival of Souls to and why?

greyfrier

Which scene was your favorite?

too good a book to say

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

a few tearful sad moments. a lot of eciting events

Any additional comments?

just can't imagine anyone but James Marsters reading for me. i cant find other narrators now

0 of 2 people found this review helpful