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Anita St George

San Diego, CA USA | Member Since 2012

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  • Ruins: Pathfinder, Book 2 | [Orson Scott Card]
    Ruins: Pathfinder, Book 2
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    Ruins: Pathfinder, Book 2

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 17 mins)
    • By Orson Scott Card
    • Narrated By Stefan Rudnicki, Kirby Heyborne, Emily Janice Card
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (675)
    Performance
    (598)
    Story
    (609)

    When Rigg and his friends crossed the Wall between the only world they knew and a world they could not imagine, he hoped he was leading them to safety. But the dangers in this new wallfold are more difficult to see. Rigg, Umbo, and Param know that they cannot trust the expendable, Vadesh - a machine shaped like a human, created to deceive - but they are no longer certain that they can even trust one another. But they will have little choice. Because although Rigg can decipher the paths of the past, he can’t yet see the horror that lies ahead: A destructive force with deadly intentions is hurtling toward Garden.

    Brian says: "A good follow-up, but could have been better"
    "Disappointing sequel to Pathfinder"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    What was most disappointing about Orson Scott Card’s story?

    Fist of all, I am a huge Orson Scott Card fan, and have almost every book he has written. This is by far his worst effort.

    The characters spent 90% of the book bickering with each other. While "teaming" together, the characters were constantly annoyed and upset with each other, whining, complaining, and disgruntled. This constant sniping and bickering was not necessary for the plot, and made for a miserable listening experience.

    I'll buy into the idea that the way the characters felt was realistic, but not what I look for in fiction.


    What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

    Grave disappointment. I kept waiting for the "friends" to stop snarling at each other, and to just move on with the story, but it was not to be.


    Any additional comments?

    I loved the first book, Pathfinder, and was so looking forward to the sequel. What a disappointment.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Pathfinder: Book 1 | [Orson Scott Card]
    Pathfinder: Book 1
    UNABRIDGED

    Pathfinder: Book 1

    • UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 46 mins)
    • By Orson Scott Card
    • Narrated By Stefan Rudnicki, Kirby Heyborne, Don Leslie, and others
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (1847)
    Performance
    (1267)
    Story
    (1273)

    Rigg is well trained at keeping secrets. Only his father knows the truth about Rigg’s strange talent for seeing the paths of people’s pasts. But when his father dies, Rigg is stunned to learn just how many secrets Father had kept from him - secrets about Rigg’s own past, his identity, and his destiny. And when Rigg discovers that he has the power not only to see the past, but also to change it, his future suddenly becomes anything but certain.

    DJM says: "Entertaining and Irritating."
    "Another great book from Card"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Where does Pathfinder rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Top 10%


    What other book might you compare Pathfinder to and why?

    Other Orson Scott Card books.


    What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?

    Didn't like how the readers made Loaf's voice sound evil. I read the book a couple years ago, and my interpretation was that his voice shouldn't have an evil, snide streak to it.


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

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    If you enjoy science fiction with time travel, you will LOVE this book.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Devil's Peak | [Deon Meyer]
    Devil's Peak
    UNABRIDGED

    Devil's Peak

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 24 mins)
    • By Deon Meyer
    • Narrated By Simon Vance
    Overall
    (22)
    Performance
    (18)
    Story
    (18)

    A young woman makes a terrible confession to a priest. An honorable man takes his own revenge for an unspeakable tragedy. An aging inspector tries to get himself sober while taking on the most difficult case of his career. From this beginning, Deon Meyer weaves a story of astonishing complexity and suspense, as Inspector Benny Griessel faces off against a dangerous vigilante who has everything on his side, including public sympathy.

    Kathleen says: "Another Capetown police procedural, very good."
    "Best book I've read since "Dragon Tatoo""
    Overall
    Performance
    Story
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Yes. Interesting and believable characters, exciting and believable plot.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    x


    Which character – as performed by Simon Vance – was your favorite?

    Vance does great with all characters


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

    The whole book


    Any additional comments?

    No

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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