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Laurence

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  • Shadows in Flight | [Orson Scott Card]
    Shadows in Flight
    UNABRIDGED

    Shadows in Flight

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 23 mins)
    • By Orson Scott Card
    • Narrated By Stefan Rudnicki, Emily Janice Card, Scott Brick, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (916)
    Performance
    (820)
    Story
    (824)

    At the end of Shadow of the Giant, Bean flees to the stars with three of his children--the three who share the engineered genes that gave him both hyper-intelligence and a short, cruel physical life. The time dilation granted by the speed of their travel gives Earth’s scientists generations to seek a cure, to no avail. In time, they are forgotten - a fading ansible signal speaking of events lost to Earth’s history. But the Delphikis are about to make a discovery that will let them save themselves, and perhaps all of humanity in days to come.

    joshua says: "OSC again conveys his clear insight into humanity."
    "End of Enderverse? Not!"
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    What made the experience of listening to Shadows in Flight the most enjoyable?

    The Performers for Scotts works are always stellar. I never get lost.


    Would you be willing to try another book from Orson Scott Card? Why or why not?

    Yes. Overall I enjoy Scotts books and have listened to all the Endervers except for the prequel with another writer.


    Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    All these people are top notch and I get comfort listening to their voices on the road.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    No


    Any additional comments?

    I was disappointed that Scott admitted in interviews that the book was shortened to get into multiple publications for the almighty dollar. It seemed a bit weak. But I would not have failed to listen. In earlier statements this book was supposed to tie together all the other story lines and I don't feel it did, at least to my satisfaction. I do hope he continues the story line.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • The Mote in God's Eye | [Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle]
    The Mote in God's Eye
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    The Mote in God's Eye

    • UNABRIDGED (20 hrs and 27 mins)
    • By Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle
    • Narrated By L J Ganser
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (2984)
    Performance
    (1523)
    Story
    (1540)

    The Mote In God's Eye is their acknowledged masterpiece, an epic novel of mankind's first encounter with alien life that transcends the genre. No lesser an authority than Robert A. Heinlein called it "possibly the finest science fiction novel I have ever read".

    J. Rhoderick says: "A great read!"
    "A Classic"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Would you consider the audio edition of The Mote in God's Eye to be better than the print version?

    I enjoyed both


    What did you like best about this story?

    I loved the Moties.


    What does L J Ganser bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    I enjoyed the narration.


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    I loved this story when I first read it years ago and still do. Wish the story line had continued through more stories Available on Audible.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Podkayne of Mars | [Robert A. Heinlein]
    Podkayne of Mars
    UNABRIDGED

    Podkayne of Mars

    • UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Robert A. Heinlein
    • Narrated By Emily Janice Card
    Overall
    (288)
    Performance
    (88)
    Story
    (89)

    Podkayne Fries, a smart and determined maid of Mars, has just one goal in life: to become the first female starship pilot and rise through the ranks to command deep-space explorations. So when she is offered a chance to join her diplomatic uncle on an interstellar journey to distant Earth via Venus, it's a dream come true - even if her only experience with diplomacy is handling her brilliant but pesky younger brother, Clark.

    Jack Ketterer says: "A Smart Kid"
    "A great Heinlein Juvenile!"
    Overall
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    What made the experience of listening to Podkayne of Mars the most enjoyable?

    The Narration is perfect


    What other book might you compare Podkayne of Mars to and why?

    Any Heinlein Juvenile!


    What does Emily Janice Card bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    Emilie Janice Card was perfect for this book. She IS Poddy!


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

    A female Will Robinson who is NOT Lost In Space


    Any additional comments?

    I just wish Robert would have written more about this character in other novels.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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