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Black Powder War
- Temeraire, Book 3
- Narrated by: David Thorn
- Series: Temeraire (abridged), Book 3
- Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Publisher's Summary
Yet disaster threatens the mission at every turn, thanks to the diabolical machinations of the Chinese dragon Lien, who blames Temeraire for her master's death and vows to ally herself with Napoleon and take vengeance. Then, faced with shattering betrayal in an unexpected place, Laurence, Temeraire, and their squad must launch a daring offensive. But what chance do they have against the massed forces of Bonaparte's implacable army?
Critic Reviews
- Locus Award, 2007
"Novik's magical 18th century, peopled with sympathetic characters, induces avid reading. Long may she write!" (Booklist)
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Nyasha Griffith
- 06-08-20
This reader ruined Temeraire's voice.
It's almost painful to listen to. Horrible performance in that aspect. The story is engaging. But honestly, I am now sorry I paid for this. Especially bad as the reader for Book 2, Simon Vance, did such a good job
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rebecca D.
- 04-06-18
never fails
Naomi Novak always satisfies, who stories and characters are wonderful, you feel as if you are in the battle with them!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Loki
- 06-15-07
Loved the dragons and the people
I really like this series, and hope the audio of books four and five will come out quickly. It's so nice to have such an original and convincing world. The narrator is clear and pleasant, and characterizes the different accents, dragon and human, well.Just when I need distraction these books are absorbing, fast paced and easy to follow.