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The Designate
- Lens, Book 1
- Narrated by: Emily Woo Zeller
- Series: Lens, Book 1
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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In a world monitored by mind-manipulating implants, one young woman will risk everything for liberty.
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- Donna D
- 03-10-21
Excellent!
I loved this story! It is well written and well narrated. I can’t wait to read Champion, the next book in the series!
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- Clifford Wooden Jr
- 07-15-20
I wanted to like it more but...
The book was not horrible, the story was ok but the main character was more annoying than anything. the story had great potential and maybe still does???
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- Mar Em
- 03-12-21
Just... bad.
This book was so difficult to listen to. The main character is insufferable. She is weak, cowardly, and has zero conviction. I wanted to like her but I could not. The narrator sounds so pathetic while voicing for her, which just adds to her pathetic character and makes it even more unbearable to relate to. There are tons of plot holes and much of the story is just not believable. Don’t waste your credits.
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- Jaclyn679
- 07-21-20
Wonderful creative dystopian
Wow!! Ok, I loved this book! First off, with so many dystopian books out there it can be hard to find something super unique, but this book was so different and creative, while still incorporating so many of the beautiful aspects I love in dystopian books regarding governments, waring nations, and resources. The plot was totally plausible and forces the listener to really think about todays world and choices that could or should be made. The characters were completely believable and relatable. I loved Riley and her personality and growth. The writing was really spectacular and I commend the author for her ability to show not tell, and lead the reader through the story so effortlessly. The story had such an easy flow while being packed with action and excitement. I can’t wait to get my hands on book two!
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- Flutterbi
- 07-28-20
Good easy listen
Not even finished this book yet but I know I will be getting the rest of the Lens series. The narrator is excellent at setting the mood and bringing to life the authors characters, I can see this is one series that I will be sad when it ends and will listen again many times in the future. It says it is aimed at teens and young adults but I am in my 50's and absolutely recommend it for older adults too.
