Jane Carver of Waar

Waar, Book 1

By: Nathan Long

Narrated by: Dina Pearlman

Length: 12 hrs

Publisher's summary

Jane Carver is nobody's idea of a space princess. A hard-ridin', hard-lovin' biker chick and ex-Airborne Ranger, Jane is as surprised as anyone else when, on the run from the law, she ducks into the wrong cave at the wrong time - and wakes up butt-naked on an exotic alien planet light-years away from everything she's ever known. Waar is a savage world of four-armed tiger-men, sky-pirates, slaves, gladiators, and purple-skinned warriors in thrall to a bloodthirsty code of honor and chivalry. Caught up in a disgraced nobleman's quest to win back the hand of a sexy alien princess, Jane encounters bizarre wonders and dangers unlike anything she ever ran into back home. Then again, Waar has never seen anyone like Jane before.

Both a loving tribute and scathing parody of the swashbuckling space fantasies of yore, Jane Carver of Waar introduces an unforgettable new science-fiction heroine. Nathan Long is a screen and prose writer with two movies, a Saturday-morning adventure series, and several TV episodes to his name. His official website is: www.sabrepunk.com.

©2012 Nathan Long (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

I have a man-crush on Jane Carver!

Where does Jane Carver of Waar rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It ranks pretty high, I'd say somewhere in the top 20. I was skeptical of this book at first but after reading all the positive reviews I decided to take a chance and I'm glad I did. The story is full of action and the characters are well defined and likeable.

What did you like best about this story?

I like the fact that a woman was the protagonist. A lot of writers use male protagonist to play the hero/tough guy but Nathan Long went with a chick and he pulled it off. Jane Carver is a believable "tuff-muff" but there's a soft side to her as well. Jane can kick-ass when she needs to and other times she can be a shoulder to cry on. She's a very likeable character. To be honest with you, I would pay good money to have Jane Carver tie me up and just beat and the crap out of me....oh yeah!

Which scene was your favorite?

I won't give away too much but my favorite scene, if I have to pick one, it would probably be the biker bar scene in the beginning of book where Jane gets into a fight with the biker dude. That's all I'm going to say to avoid giving too much away.

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

How'bout, "Dude looks like a lady". I don't know

Any additional comments?

This is a pretty good book with a storyline that flows nicely. I'm sure I will listen to book 2 soon. It's a fun book to pass some time and I recommend it to anyone who's interested in sy/fy-fantasy or anyone interested in large breasted amazon women kicking butt.

Outrageous fun

IF you delight in the more lurid strain of fantasy lit and are not put off by exuberant sexuality and the lingua franca of the average biker gang; if, in other words, your sensibilities are not delicate or dainty or sometimes even sensible, you are likely to have a great time reveling in the unlikely exploits of the irrepressible Jane Carver as she cuts (literally) a broad and sometimes bloody swath across the planet Waar. If you also happen to have fond memories of Burroughs' fantasy Mars books, you have a real treat in store. You are likely to laugh a good deal and exult in the triumph of all the virtues you hold most dear. Escapist literature in its purest form written with real skill. Enjoy!

Go Jane, and kick some a......

The heroine reminds me of a couple of people long in my past. This story reminds me of books from Norman and Burroughs. How nice it is to hear them mixed together.

I thoroughly enjoyed the mix and have already purchased the second installment.

Fun and Entertaining

Jane Carver is on the run from the police and is suddenly transported to another world. She is a funny, smart cracking biker chick who can take care of herself and tells of her adventures when she becomes involved in helping the sole survivor of a kidnapping to get back his bride to be. It's a roller coaster of a ride with twists and turns from beginning to end in a fascinating world vastly different from our own.

The narrator was terrific and put life into Jane Carver's adventures.

Looking forward to listening to the sequel.

A Fun Book!

Totally enjoyed listening to Jane Carver. Glad I finally listened to a Barbarian Queen fantasy book. Caution; Violence, Language and Nudity

Same story only added modern dayisms.

I must be the only one who read this parody and thought there wasn't that much difference than with John Carter, except that it is a girl and there are more modern day comparisons. Two hours into it and while the story wasn't bad, I did not see the humor that all the other reviewers saw. Maybe I just didn't pay that much attention in the original story that I didn't catch the nuances that made this version funny. I will not be continue on with this story since I have already read most of the original version and this just felt like a cheap knock off. So with nothing new to offer and I know the ending this is the end for me, I'm glad I got this with a sale. Narrator did a good job she is very clear and understandable and with science fiction book that is a must since there is so many unusual names, she does make this book rate better.

Fantastic Fantasy

The narrator fit the characters perfectly. Thoroughly enjoyed the classic 'hero saves the princess ' storyline with a strapping heroine in the hero's place.

Pulp of the Highest Caliber

Glorious low brow adventure. That might not be enough for some but Dina Pearlman isn't just narrating the story of a big, biker chick caught up in fantastical Flash Gordon sci fi adventures, she bloody well sounds like one. Her performance sounds so beautifully in character that the book could get by with just a so-so story rather than the very charming, trope nostalgic and clever one that it is.

The author does very well in writing a female adventure protagonist that doesn't just come off as just a guy with boobs. Not too feminine, not too manly, very... American Biker Amazon but not a butch one. All very down to earth and free of high minded idealism or grim/dark villainy, definitely a grinning popcorn flick.

Follows a single perspective throughout so if you need a break from constant character hopping ala Game of Thrones, bonus. Also taught me what the "phone book trick" means in police speak. Learn something new every day.

Lots of fun!

This is so much like Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carver on Mars series, but MUCH better! Jane is a modern woman, and one tough babe. Her adventures on an alien world will keep you listening with fascination and laughing out loud. I'm looking forward to seeing the next book on Audible.

Jane is not one of my heroines

What did you like best about Jane Carver of Waar? What did you like least?

It started out interesting but fizzled for me. Jane is not someone I am attracted to I guess I did not relate to her and did not find her interesting.

Was Jane Carver of Waar worth the listening time?

Some might like it I just quit after a while.