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Carl

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  • Semper Human: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 3 | [Ian Douglas]
    Semper Human: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 3
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    Semper Human: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs)
    • By Ian Douglas
    • Narrated By William Dufris
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (84)
    Performance
    (76)
    Story
    (76)

    Chaos has erupted throughout the known galaxy, threatening countless colonies and orbital habitats - as the Associative struggles vainly to keep the peace. Extreme measures are called for in these times of dire crisis, and the Star Marines are awakened from their voluntary 850-year cybe-hibe sleep. But General Trevor Garroway and his warriors are about to discover that the old rules of engagement have drastically changed.

    Kent says: "Not nearly as good as previous books"
    "Ok, semper whatever, I get it...."
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    Story
    What did you like best about Semper Human? What did you like least?

    The concept of quantum sea and its implications are fascinating.


    Any additional comments?

    The story is almost destroyed by the sappy nostalgia about Marines and their history to a annoying level. In the first book it was annoyingly frequent enough, but in this book it goes way(!) overboard.

    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Grail: Jacob's Ladder Trilogy, Book 3 | [Elizabeth Bear]
    Grail: Jacob's Ladder Trilogy, Book 3
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    Grail: Jacob's Ladder Trilogy, Book 3

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By Elizabeth Bear
    • Narrated By Alma Cuervo
    Overall
    (3)
    Performance
    (3)
    Story
    (3)

    Booklist calls the world of Hugo Award winner Elizabeth Bear’s spellbinding Jacob’s Ladder series “magnificently populated, well worth visiting.” Here the trilogy that began with Dust and Chill draws to its stunning conclusion. The passengers of the generation spaceship Jacob’s Ladder have found a new home at last. But the planet Grail is already inhabited - and its population of genetically engineered humans has no intention of sharing the world.

    Carl says: "All is explained"
    "All is explained"
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    If you could sum up Grail in three words, what would they be?

    A pleasurable listen.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Mallory. Can't argue with a levelheaded necromancer.


    Any additional comments?

    This final chapter brings clarity to the entire series, and is, as the others, a delight to consume.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Galactic Corps: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 2 | [Ian Douglas]
    Galactic Corps: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 2
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    Galactic Corps: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 19 mins)
    • By Ian Douglas
    • Narrated By Marc Vietor
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (161)
    Performance
    (82)
    Story
    (80)

    War is forever. The people on Earth no longer remember how the human race was nearly obliterated centuries earlier during the terror visited upon them by the merciless Xul. But the Star Marines, 30,000 light years from home, know all too well the horror that still lives.

    crazybatcow says: "What's up with the politics?"
    "Weaker than the first one."
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    Story
    What did you like best about Galactic Corps? What did you like least?

    It was interesting the concept of how the the universe works was presented.
    Got a little too political and waaaay to pro marine bravado.


    Would you recommend Galactic Corps to your friends? Why or why not?

    No.


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  • Star Strike: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 1 | [Ian Douglas]
    Star Strike: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 1
    UNABRIDGED

    Star Strike: The Inheritance Trilogy, Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 3 mins)
    • By Ian Douglas
    • Narrated By Marc Vietor
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (258)
    Performance
    (111)
    Story
    (111)

    Planet by planet, galaxy by galaxy, the inhabited universe has fallen to the alien Xul. Now only one obstacle stands between them and total domination: the warriors of a resilient race the world-devourers nearly annihilated centuries ago.

    Lawrence says: "Good Sci Fi Detail and excellent story"
    "Interesting."
    Overall
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    If you could sum up Star Strike in three words, what would they be?

    Practicality of quantum.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The disconnect from the "internet" during training.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

    Please don't make a movie of it.


    Any additional comments?

    A little to marine fanatic.

    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  • Dust | [Elizabeth Bear]
    Dust
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    Dust

    • UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By Elizabeth Bear
    • Narrated By Alma Cuervo
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (67)
    Performance
    (19)
    Story
    (19)

    Hugo Award winner Elizabeth Bear has been called one of the best science fiction authors of her generation. In Dust she skillfully spins a classic science fiction trope - the lost generation ship - into a complex and compelling tale of fallen angels, secretive family politics, and sexual taboo.

    Philip says: "A new twist"
    "A pleasure."
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    What does Alma Cuervo bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

    She presents theauthors prose with delightful skill.


    Any additional comments?

    Far superior prose to most in this genre.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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