The Breakers Omnibus

Books 1-3 and Prequel Novella

By: Edward W. Robertson

Narrated by: Ray Chase

Books 1-3 and the prequel novella of the Breakers series. In the Breakers series, humanity faces not one apocalypse but two: first a lethal pandemic then a war against those who made the virus.

©2012 Edward W. Robertson (P)2015 Podium Publishing

So glad I downloaded this one.

Where does The Breakers Omnibus rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This series took me completely by surprise. It ranks right near the top of the list of audiobooks I've had the pleasure of listening to.

What other book might you compare The Breakers Omnibus to and why?

The obvious series to compare it to is the Cycle of Arawn, given the same author, however I would put it with the Wool Omnibus, The Mistborn Series and oddly enough Adrians Undead Diary. I have to admit I really enjoyed this book.

What about Ray Chase’s performance did you like?

At first I was really having to work to not focus on the breathy and oddly nonrhythmic way he was performing the prelude (Book 0) but I got in the groove and the story really sucked me in. I was really happy I stuck around, In Books 1, 2 and 3 he doesn't use the same manner of speaking as book 0 and is a wonderful performer. His various characters are really well done, great variety and all very appropriate to how I envisioned the characters. I was completely engaged by both his performance and the story.

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

It was definitely a book I couldn't "put down". Its such a monster of an Omnibus I kept fearing the end of the individual volume was the end of the entire tale and was thankful at the start of each new volume. When I realized I was on volume 3 (the fourth if you count 0) I was relieved to see there are more in the series as stand alone books.

Any additional comments?

I was really feeling stuck in a rut and struggling to find new audio books to listen to. This was a book I only gave a shot because I realized it was by the same author as the Cycle of Arawn and figured I could always return it. I am so glad I gave it a shot. The evolution of the story and the characters is awesome, the way they all split apart, both geographically and chronologically, and tie back together is oddly rewarding, visiting familiar events from various perspectives and via differing roads. As the story progresses there really is an evolution, through the disease and its causes and the aftermath. I have been voraciously listening to audiobooks since first subscribing to Audible in 2004 and I listen to books constantly, both from here and elsewhere, to help with my ADHD and wandering mind. That's meant I have periods of really feeling like there isn't anything I feel like listening to (While I'm waiting for the next Sanderson novel, the years of waiting for each Game of Thrones novel or the next book in one of the many series). This one was one that I am very glad I stumbled upon.

Good Story

Good story. Great characters. Lots of interesting ideas and events. Could have done without the plethora of masturbation reference though.

Almost quit every book (only read 1-3)

Would you try another book from Edward W. Robertson and/or Ray Chase?

The author - it's hard to say; The narrator - yes

If you’ve listened to books by Edward W. Robertson before, how does this one compare?

no

Which scene was your favorite?

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Was The Breakers Omnibus worth the listening time?

This is been the first book I have had a really hard time listening too.

Any additional comments?

I feel like the main characters never win, and each book has a different set of main characters. Listened to the Novella first and it threw me for the other books... because Ellie and Dee don't appear until book three. I'm confused about this series and don't know if I will continue after book 4 (I have to see what happens with Ellie and Dee)

ok I'm hooked

it's a great idea on how a spieces could take over....starts out fast then gets a little slow but overall a great story....the narrator pulls you in.

Just Okay

Very slow, It’s well written and not necessarily bad. But, it’s just kind of dark and boring.