Carrier Wave

De: Robert Brockway

Narrado por: Michael Braun

Duración: 22 h y 49 m

Resumen del Editor

Humanity listened to the night sky. What we heard shattered the world. Listen. Just once. That’s it. As soon as you hear it, it has you. And once it has you, it’s over. You may think you’re in control. You’re not. You want one more listen. You want to look at that strange spot in the sky. The one that’s been slowly growing. The one that didn’t make sense...until you listened. You want to listen again, and you will do whatever it takes to make everyone else listen. By any means necessary. Even if it kills you.

Just one more listen. One more. Listen.

©2020 Robert Brockway (P)2021 Recorded Books, Inc.

WHAT A RIDE!

This review is for my fellow apocalyptic horror fiction fans (you are not alone - there are dozens, perhaps hundreds of us!). If you think that most modern additions to the genre have been slow and predictable, like a mediocre jazz band, we’ll buckle up boys and girls because Carrier Wave is coming at you like trap horns and tequila shots! It is so…much…fun. Honestly I believe this book is a standout in the genre - up there with Canticle for Lebowtiz, The Stand (Carrier wave is better though), Earth Abides, The Girl with all the Gifts, and World War Z to name a few. Actually I’ll tell you what - if you have read any 2 of the books ( and loved them) that I just listed, I promise you will love Carrier Wave. It’s such a breath of fresh air - so unique and chilling and an incredible sense of dread. It’s not overly gorely (I mean theres gore but you guys know what Im saying - it’s not over the top) the premise is fricken awesome, and the writing is top notch. And it’s scary AF ( in a good way!)

I’m shocked this book has not gotten more attention. Do yourself a favor and don’t read any more about it (no spoilers!)- the less you know the better, just enjoy the ride. I’ve listened to more audio books than I can count - I’m telling you this is one of the good ones. When you find a really good audio book try to cherish every second because it’s quite rare, as I’m sure most of you have figured out. I’m already on my second listen and am picking up on a ton of stuff I missed - you know - like literature! Gosh what a find. If you’re one of the dozens of apocalyptic horror fans then do yourself a favor and check out this MODERN CLASSIC!

increíble fiction

loved this story. engaging. tons of scares. strong future ahead for Brockway. i had tons of fun.

A formulaic zombie slog

It's okay. The positive reviews helped me choose this book, but I just didn't enjoy it as much as I hoped I would. It's very easy to drift off and stop paying attention to it because nothing really matters. The book progresses like a video game level. The bad guys get a little bit stronger in every chapter, and the characters get just enough XP and powerups to finally win in the end. There's even a final boss. It's alright if you just want to listen to something while doing some chores, but I was ready for it to be over long before it ended.

Terrifying and Captivating

A collection of stories which themselves slowly reveal an incredible overarching story. Humanity at its very worst and very best.

Not for the squeamish

I’m not sure what’s more terrifying about this novel. The fact that I want to listen to it again immediately or that I’m compelled to play it for others to listen to it!!! 🤫 no spoilers

Bradbury meets King

A little Bradbury and a little King- very fun pop-scifi/horror! Worth the credit

A book about farming

Carrier Wave is a collection of short stories following a variety of characters, some returning, some unfortunately not. With an overarching theme of farming. Gave me some of the weirdest dreams I've ever had

love it

excellent writing, excellent performance. One of my favorite books, in the best possible presentation. Masterpiece.

Apocalypse Anthology

Well narrated. Fun story, if gruesome violence and pulp horror is fun. Won't make you reevaluate your life, but it will entertain

There is little charcter based through-line for much of the book, and the short time we spend with each character means many come off as rather one-note in an attempt to give the reader some attribute to latch onto.
Still, the apocalypse in question is unique and interesting enough, and multiple-perspective drip-feed of info about it is engaging enough to be worth a read.

A Little World War Z with a Dash of Cosmic Horror

Carrier Wave was a pleasant, gruesome surprise. For those familiar with World War Z, this follows a similar basic format without coming across as a cheap copy. The book is composed of a series of vignettes covering the inception of the apocalypse through to the post-post-apocalypse. I found the earliest chapters to be a little weaker in terms of character and humor, thus the four stars. Without spoiling the story, there are worse things than mere zombies and crazed survivors in this apocalypse, and the story managed to surprise me a few times as it kept raising the stakes. The narrator also did an excellent job conveying a wide range of emotions and fantastically ghastly scenes.