Just One Damned Thing After Another: An Audible Original Drama

I haven’t read the book so came to this audio drama with fresh ears.

Cringed most of the first 2-½ hours - it had parallels with Tris from the Divergent series. Couldn’t understand why Madeleine Maxwell was the standout pupil, she didn’t have any star qualities that I could determine. People kept preceding everything “With respect….” I just couldn’t listen to any more.

The next day I finished it off and strangely I began to enjoy the story. Not sure if it was because I had become accustomed to the characters, or whether the actors/ writer had got into their stride and started to tell an engaging story. Whatever it was it changed my view, positively.

As can be seen when perusing other reviews, they are very strongly opinionated; either they really like it, or it makes their ears bleed. On finishing the story I would happily listen to a sequel, and that’s something I didn’t expect to write when I started listening.



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There were a few points that didn’t seem fully thought through/ or I just didn't understand [possible Spoiler Alert]:

* Why tell interviewees’ about time travel. After learning of such an amazing discovery would they really keep quiet due to their signing an NDA (Non-disclosure agreement).

* With being able to time travel, for in the story at least, why was someone astonished with the idea of ‘invisibility’. Surely time travel is a lot more improbable.

* We are initially told you cannot change the timeline, but as the time travelling pods are from the future, our present is being changed. Isn't it?

I have all of the chronicals, novels and short stories and I listen to them over and over, and I have wished hard for a tv series or film. Then, lo and behold! an audio play. There is none of the struggle that comes from thinking that I would not have cast one or other actor in any particular part, here, because you don't see them and so your imagination isn't dissappointed, which is a problem for me if I have followef a series of books. Obviously the play is not in the exact form of the book but the story is all there. I. LOVED. IT ! I bought it yesterday and have already
istened to it twice. l may even listen to it again today because, quite frankly, it is better than the telly. Please make more!

Having listened to the entire catalogue of Jodie's books on St Mary's I couldn't wait to listen to this one . As the plot unraveled it was a truly amazing experience to have all the characters coming to life. Zara Ramm was as always superb as Max and it was a great pleasure to have her at the helm of the story bringing life to the character she has perfected in her readings.
I enjoyed the supporting cast and felt they were well chosen.
I hope that Audible release another scripted performance as I shall definitely purchase it.
Jodi Taylor is a superb writer and her stories keep you hooked till the very end wanting more as quickly as you finish so you want to go to the next instalment!
Well done St Mary's ! ... thank you Jodie and the team of players. Simply GREAT!

Just Damned Loved (it!)

I suppose it reminded me a bit of Harry Potter in some way, but really quite original n new.

Ben Miles is a cool actor but all the narrators did a great job.

All the time travel scenes were brilliant. There's a scene with a dying soldier in the war which practically made me cry n there's a great sex scene which feels very real n fun.

downloaded this because I loved the Romeo and Juliet adaptation that the writer did and this is very different but just as good. Starts a setting the scene which was a bit slow maybe but then it gets going and it's fantastic!

This is the next level of audio books. the production value, voice acting, atmosphere was incredible. I didn't want it to end.

I reccomend you listen to the original book first. then put this on sit back and enjoy. Please do this to all if the books.

Great start of what will be a different genre of the adventures of Max and St Mary's ! Just love Zara Ramm as Max and the rest of the cast don't disappoint either. One of many I hope?

This is truly an 'audio movie' as described I felt like I was IN the story watching over Max's shoulder as it all happened around me. The acting is superb.

The scenes in The Somme were very emotive and the cretaceous section is vivid and exciting.

Some characters have been changed and some have been cut and some of the story has been adapted or simplified and this has frustrated some fans of the original books but I know that things have to be changed to fit other media formats. Whenever I watch a film adaptation of a story I know, I don't expect it to be the same as the book so this is no different. I enjoyed Isabella, Max and Ronan (in real baddie mode here) the most.

Ever wanted to work at St. Mary's? Now's Your Chance to Walk in Their Shoes.

I was initially put off choosing this after reading some very mixed reviews, but I am glad I did. It is much more of an immersive experience than other radio dramas I have listened to and I loved it. More please.

I've really been enjoying this new style of meshing audiobooks with full cast dramatisations from Audible! This is the third I've heard, diving into a new franchise all fresh, and it keeps up the standards I've experienced elsewhere.

Really solid productions values. Don't know the original books but this stands up as a well-produced audiobook/full cast listening experience.

Really enjoyed this production. Great direction and production, and loved travelling through history!

Plenty of laugh out loud moments. Listened to the whole thing in one sitting!!

Going to buy the book this was adapted from now...

I am a huge St Mary's fan, and didn't see how the audible books could be improved, BUT .... Wow! The audible movie blew me away! The cast are superb. So glad Zara Ramm is playing Max, and the whole gang are credible and convincing throughout. Cal is wonderful in the Somme section, Dr Bairstow is just how I imagined him, and Max trying to herd a Dino out of the pod is priceless.

I can't wait for the movies of the rest now. Please Audible! Please do the rest!
Well done. Fantastic, addictive stuff.