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Sam

Saginaw, TX, United States | Member Since 2002

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11 reviews
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575 titles in library
8 purchased in 2013

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The Lost Symbol Part 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Dan Brown
- Narrated by Paul Michael
The Lost Symbol Part 1

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 58 mins)

By Dan Brown

Narrated By Paul Michael

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(3707)
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Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to deliver an evening lecture in the U.S. Capitol. Within minutes of his arrival, the night takes a bizarre turn. A disturbing object is discovered in the Capitol Building. The object is an ancient invitation, meant to usher its recipient into a long-lost world of hidden esoteric wisdom. And when Langdon's mentor is kidnapped, Langdon's only hope of saving him is to accept this invitation and follow wherever it leads him.
Joan says: "How sad..."
"Another page turner..."

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I really enjoyed this book. Just as the others, it keeps you captivated from start to finish. If you did not like Angels & Demons or The DaVinci Code then you probably will not care much for this one either. I read them for what they are, page turning novels that blend reality with fiction. In that sence, a great book and a good narrator.

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
(414)
Performance
(369)
Story
(365)

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....."
"Great Book!"

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I really enjoyed this book! I should start by stating that I am an Orson Scott Card fan and have reall ALL of his books. I read several reviews stating that this book ended abruptly...and I guess it kind of did, but it isn't like it ended in the middle of a sentence or anything. It was an intro book to a series and ended much like many of Orson Scott Card's series books do. As a fan of the enderverse I really liked reading (listening) to this book. You do not have to have read any of the other enderverse books to understand this one...but I think it would be more enjoyable if you had.

Regarding the book itself...just like all the others it has an allstar cast/performance with the character development that I have grown to love in Card's works. This book tells the story about the lead up to the first formic war. Mazor makes a small appearance but mainly as a namesake...forshadowing that he will play a bigger role in the following books. I for one liked the book and am anxiously anticipating the next one.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
2012: The War for Souls

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- by Whitley Strieber
- Narrated by Joe Barrett
2012: The War for Souls

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 46 mins)

By Whitley Strieber

Narrated By Joe Barrett

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(240)
Performance
(41)
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(44)

A mysterious alien presence unexpectedly bursts out of sacred sites all over the world and begins to rip human souls from their bodies, plunging the world into a chaos it has never before known. Courage meets cowardice; loyalty meets betrayal as an entire world struggles to survive this incredible end-all war. Heroes emerge, villains reveal themselves, and in the end, something completely new and unexpected happens that at once lifts the fictional characters into a new life and sounds a haunting real-world warning for the future.
Patrick says: "Meh..."
"Bizarrely Entertaining"

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I wasn't sure what to expect after reading the synopsis and reviews, but I am a fan of Streiber's work. I have to say that I really enjoyed this book. Other reviewers are correct when they say the author tries to tie everything paranormal into this book, and I think he did a great job of it. If you like aliens, ufo's, and paranormal stuff, you should love this book. Remember, this is a novel, not a biography. I suggest it to deep thinkers along the lines of the paranormal and supernatural.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Up Country

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- by Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by Scott Brick
Up Country

UNABRIDGED (28 hrs and 25 mins)

By Nelson DeMille

Narrated By Scott Brick

Overall
(1480)
Performance
(347)
Story
(340)

In the latest from Nelson DeMille (author of The Lion's Game), Paul Brenner is called out of CID retirement to investigate the murder 30 years ago of an army lieutenant in Vietnam. Brenner's trip up country, with a beautiful American expatriate for company, will lead him to uncover an explosive, long-buried secret.
James B says: "You Must Read Up Country"
"Much Better Than I Expected"

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This book was the last Demille book that I had left to read. I read it last because it is VERY long and about Vietnam, which I anticipated would be a little uninteresting to me. I am, on the other hand, a Demille fan. Although the book is long, I really enjoyed it. Most of the book is filled with memories of the war and tons of descriptives. A review like I have written so far would more than likely turn me away from a book, but let me say again that I really enjoyed the book.

The main charecter is a Vietnam vet who is recruited to return to current day vietnam to investigate a crime committed during the war by Americans. Again, to me that sounds boring...but again, I thought it was good. If you don't have a tolerance for long books, there may be too many descriptives for you to make it all the way through.

I thought the narrator was great! (I have to admit that Scott Brick is one of my favorites and so is Nelson Demille, so them together is a must read to me)

Enjoy!!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A Confederacy of Dunces

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- by John Kennedy Toole
- Narrated by Barrett Whitener
A Confederacy of Dunces

UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 32 mins)

By John Kennedy Toole

Narrated By Barrett Whitener

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Overall
(1443)
Performance
(499)
Story
(500)

The hero of John Kennedy Toole's incomparable, Pulitzer Prize-winning comic classic is one Ignatius J. Reilly, "huge, obese, fractious, fastidious, a latter-day Gargantua, a Don Quixote of the French Quarter". His story bursts with wholly original characters, denizens of New Orleans' lower depths, incredibly true-to-life dialogue, and the zaniest series of high and low comic adventures.
Jon says: "Well Done"
"Breautiful Tragedy"

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This book is fantastic. The characters are well developed and the humor is intelligent. The main character is quite obnoxious and repulsive, and you love him all the more. There is not a centralized plot, other than the life of the main character. Normally I have a hard time with a book that is just about the characters...but not this time. Give it a try for a great comedy.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Folk of the Fringe

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- by Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by Scott Brick , Stefan Rudnicki , Emily Janice Card , Richard Brewer
Folk of the Fringe

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 38 mins)

By Orson Scott Card

Narrated By Scott Brick, Stefan Rudnicki, Emily Janice Card, and others

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(160)
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(30)
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(29)

Only a few nuclear weapons fell. But in the chaos of famine and plague, there existed a few pockets of order. The strongest of them was the state of Deseret. The climate has changed, and the lake has filled up. There, on the fringes, brave, hardworking pioneers are making the desert bloom again.
Sam says: "Short Story Collection"
"Short Story Collection"

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I have ready most of Orson Card's books and am a huge fan. This book is very captivating and is great with character development as well as awesome narration. The only down side is that it is a collection of short stories centered around a main theme and I found myself wishing a few of the stories were longer. This is no Ender's Game...but if you like Card then this is a must read!

22 of 26 people found this review helpful
First Meetings: In the Enderverse

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- by Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by Gabrielle De Cuir , Amanda Karr , Stefan Rudnicki
First Meetings: In the Enderverse

UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 18 mins)

By Orson Scott Card

Narrated By Gabrielle De Cuir, Amanda Karr, Stefan Rudnicki

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(740)
Performance
(221)
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First Meetings is a collection of three novellas (plus the original "Ender's Game") that journey into the origins and the destiny of one Ender Wiggin.
Michael S Taddei says: "Essential Backstory for Ender Fans!"
"3 Good Short Stories"

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If you have read Ender's Game, this is a must read! I admit, there are a few things that do not exactly coincide with Ender's Game, but they are barely even noticable. I really enjoyed them and I hope you do to. If you have not read any of the Ender's Game series, do not start with this one.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ender's Game: Special 20th Anniversary Edition

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- by Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki , Harlan Ellison
Ender's Game: Special 20th Anniversary Edition

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 57 mins)

By Orson Scott Card

Narrated By Stefan Rudnicki, Harlan Ellison

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(12636)
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(4627)
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(4701)

Why we think it’s a great listen: It’s easy to say that when it comes to sci-fi you either love it or you hate it. But with Ender’s Game, it seems to be you either love it or you love it.... The war with the Buggers has been raging for a hundred years, and the quest for the perfect general has been underway for almost as long. Enter Andrew "Ender" Wiggin, the result of decades of genetic experimentation.
Kapila says: "6 titles in the series so far"
"One of the Best Sci Fi books I've read"

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This is one of my new favorite books. Scott Card puts so many elements into Enders Game that it seems real. I have also read several other of the Ender's Game series books and loved every one. I would recomend this book to anyone! If you have not listened to it or read it...I recommend you get it right now!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Prey

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- by Michael Crichton
- Narrated by George Wilson
Prey

UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 47 mins)

By Michael Crichton

Narrated By George Wilson

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1121)
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(206)
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(211)

In the Nevada desert, an experiment has gone horribly wrong. A cloud of nanoparticles (micro-robots) has escaped from the laboratory. This cloud is self-sustaining and self-reproducing. It is intelligent and learns from experience. For all practical purposes, it is alive.
Mary says: "Terrifying"
"Suprisingly captivating"

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I try to stay away from big name authors...but I was pleased with this book. It started slow with the character backgrounds...but once it got going I couldn't put it down. Great read!

0 of 0 people found this review helpful