Event

By: David L. Golemon

Narrated by: Richard Poe

Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins

Publisher's summary

In the summer of 1947, an unidentified object crashed in Roswell, New Mexico. There were no survivors. Now it's happened again. But this time, two creatures have emerged from the wreckage alive.

©2006 David Lynn Golemon (P)2013 Recorded Books

Outstanding Performance - Story needs Help

Richard Poe does a great job with the narration of this sci-fi story. The author does a good job with the basic story line, and a slight twist on Roswell. However, there were several times when the dialogue either didn't fit a character or the situation, which seemed odd. Admittedly, the vulgarity of the characters, which doesn't appear until you get into the book, was totally unnecessary and a drag on the story.

A good solid book.

I enjoyed this book from beginning to end. The performance was steller, and the story not to far fetched to believe. It had no dull spots and was fun to listen to.

great story

I loved this book.
the story was great, the characters were likable. I can't wait to read the next one in the series!!!

Weak scifi – formulaic characters – overly macho

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Moderately entertaining mind candy. Golemon has a banal, overly macho writing style. His characters are one-dimensional stereotypes that offer nothing of interest. He hasn't the foggiest idea how to write women; the few female characters in the book are cliched caricatures of the modern chauvinists' view of modern women.

He also seems not to have the foggiest idea that 'science fiction' begins with 'science'. Any time he talks about science, he makes an utter mess of it, as if he didn't even bother doing any background research on it (not even looking things up on Wikipedia!). He makes a total hash out of neutron bombs—a significant plot point—making them seem as if they're more energetic even than hydrogen bombs (they very much aren't) and frequently commenting on the deadliness of the X-rays and gamma rays they emit—even though what makes neutron bombs deadly are (wait for it) neutrons! He uses scientific plot devices completely inconsistently. For example, the main alien creature at the center of the action is said to be extremely dense, but it behaves as if extremely dense only when a particular plot element needs it and of ordinary density when other plot elements require that. It's just shoddy work! Would that he would have given as much care and consideration to the science aspects of his work as he did the military aspects, which he treats in loving detail that reveals significant research in that arena.

The 'action thriller' aspects of the book are fairly decent, and if all you're looking for is mindless, popcorn-chomping entertainment, then this should work for you. The narrator is quite good, practically vanishing into the background and making the characters (such as they are) come alive. But if you're looking for a book that will leave any kind of lasting impression, move on. In a few weeks, I'll barely remember anything about this book.

good story

liked the story, a little cliche at times but overall it was good. However the narration was a bit slow. I cranked the speed up x1.5 and it was better.

Excellent story, writing, and narration

This is the 2nd book I have listened to by Goleman. Absolutely great. The story, characters and detail are captivating.

Unnecessary Foul Language

As I have stated in earlier reviews, there is no need to include the majority of the foul language found in a growing list of fiction, particularly scify. This work is certainly no exception. I don't know who should take the majority of the blame for this proliferation of sick trend. The author, certainly, society which seems to consider such language necessary just to provide "realism" to the stories, or maybe its myself who buy the books despite being aware of the societal depravity the demonatrate. Will I buy the sequel to Event? Probably but with a determination to continue pointing out what I suspect will be more of the language problem so pervasive in Event. There are so few really good stories out there that I try to overlook the language and other similar failings but my ability to do so is rapidly coming to end. I hope authors, publishers, and readers (listeners) will join me in the attempt to significantly reduce the unnecessary foul language, gratuitous violence, and other moral depravity which has become the excepted norm in so many, otherwise worthwhile works. These works don't need that as most can stand very well on their own merits and will be the better for it.

Outstanding in the desert

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Fantastic narration by Poe, and a fascinating ( if not at times somewhat unbelievable ) story arc. It's the mother of all conspiracy theory lovers books/series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Event?

The supporting story for the Roswell Incident is entertaining.

What about Richard Poe’s performance did you like?

Each character comes to life. An award worthy presentation.

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

The Truth!

Any additional comments?

I highly recommend this BOT, and urge Audible to upload the entire series IMMEDIATELY!

Does the Area 51 idea without eternal repetition

One story that absolutely trashes pretenders like the Area 51 series that try to drag it out forever.

Not bad, but there are some

This is not too bad. I like the historic background of these investigations, I like the action, I would prefer if people weren’t dying every five seconds, but I guess that’s a requirement for books nowadays and I wish either the writer or the editor would catch mistakes, like when the protagonist first checks into the pawnshop, he puts down his ID card, and never picks it up again. You might think that’s nitpicky, but devils in the details, right? Hopefully they’ll be better editing and proofreading and subsequent box.