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Project Hail Mary
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 16 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 25,158
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,248
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Story5 out of 5 stars 23,191
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A return to form
- By Amazon Customer on 06-05-21
- Project Hail Mary
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
Good story not so good characters.
Reviewed: 09-05-21
I have to agree with some other reviewers, the humour is forced and predictable, The main character isn't believable. Feels more like a sassy sitcom character. By the end of the book i was nearly tempted to just start skipping some of the repeatitive natter.
Overall the general story is good, It tries to be the martian again but doesn't quite hit the same mark. The narrator does a good job with what he has.
Is it worth a listen? Yes
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Deadliest Enemy
- Our War Against Killer Germs
- By: Michael T. Osterholm, Mark Olshaker, Michael T. Osterholm PhD MPH
- Narrated by: Jamie Renell
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 121
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 107
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Story5 out of 5 stars 104
We are facing an overwhelming army of deadly, invisible enemies. We need a plan - before it's too late. Unlike natural disasters, whose destruction is concentrated in a limited area over a period of days, and illnesses, which have devastating effects but are limited to individuals and their families, infectious disease has the terrifying power to disrupt everyday life on a global scale, overwhelming public and private resources and bringing trade and transportation to a grinding halt.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Honest tale of Microbial dangers
- By Kevin webster on 17-03-20
- Deadliest Enemy
- Our War Against Killer Germs
- By: Michael T. Osterholm, Mark Olshaker, Michael T. Osterholm PhD MPH
- Narrated by: Jamie Renell
Prepare, not panic.
Reviewed: 13-04-20
Great book with lots of details on many different microbes dating back through modern history. It can be easy to be afraid and feel overwhelmed but having people like this who can change how we response and prepare.
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Inversions
- Culture Series, Book 6
- By: Iain M. Banks
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 926
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 845
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 847
In the winter palace, the King's new physician has more enemies than she at first realises. But then she also has more remedies to hand than those who wish her ill can know about. In another palace across the mountains, in the service of the regicidal Protector General, the chief bodyguard, too, has his enemies. But his enemies strike more swiftly, and his means of combating them are more traditional. Spiralling round a central core of secrecy, deceit, love, and betrayal.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of his best if you prefer subtlety
- By Chris on 17-03-16
- Inversions
- Culture Series, Book 6
- By: Iain M. Banks
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
A nice change of perspective
Reviewed: 29-08-19
It’s an easy listen, a change of pace and perspective in regards to a non uplifted civilisation and a member of an advanced one living amongst them.
Good narration, gave the characters life. Worth a listen.
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House of Chains
- The Malazan Book of the Fallen 4
- By: Steven Erikson
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 35 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 530
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 470
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 468
In Northern Genabackis, before the events recounted in Gardens of the Moon, a raiding party of savage tribal warriors descend from the mountains into the flat lands. For one among them, Karsa Orlong, it marks the beginning of what will prove an extraordinary destiny. Some years later, it is the aftermath of the Chain of Dogs. Coltaine is dead. And now the untried new Adjunct, Tavore, must urgently raise an army able to withstand the forces of the Sha'ik's Whirlwind that are massing in Raraku, the few remaining veterans from Coltaine's march her only hope....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book, terrible narration.
- By robert slade on 01-04-19
- House of Chains
- The Malazan Book of the Fallen 4
- By: Steven Erikson
- Narrated by: Michael Page
Different narrator, still good
Reviewed: 25-06-19
Change of narrator did not take away from the story. Yes a bit different in voices and some of the names are said slightly differently but it's not a problem. If you're looking at buying this then you already know to pay attention as you don't get your hand held and eased into the lore.
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Use of Weapons
- Culture Series, Book 3
- By: Iain M. Banks
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,860
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,602
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,601
The man known as Cheradenine Zakalwe was one of Special Circumstances' foremost agents, changing the destiny of planets to suit the Culture through intrigue, dirty tricks or military action. The woman known as Diziet Sma had plucked him from obscurity and pushed him towards his present eminence, but despite all their dealings she did not know him as well as she thought. The drone known as Skaffen-Amtiskaw knew both of these people.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Another great book from Iain M Banks.
- By Thomas on 16-04-12
- Use of Weapons
- Culture Series, Book 3
- By: Iain M. Banks
- Narrated by: Peter Kenny
Good plot, difficult to follow at times.
Reviewed: 03-04-19
It’s another good narration with good characters. Plot and story is interesting throughout but can be hard to follow it.
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Endurance
- Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
- By: Alfred Lansing
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,504
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,156
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,152
In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October, 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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How Did They Endure This -and Survive?
- By c on 15-02-16
- Endurance
- Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
- By: Alfred Lansing
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
A fitting title
Reviewed: 31-01-19
Narration was excellent. Cant fault it at all.
Story is well put together and is just jaw dropping in how the feat was managed.
Highly recommend regardless of if you’re a history fan or not.
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Old Man's War
- Old Man's War, Book 1
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: William Dufris
- Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,095
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,906
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,903
At 75 years old, John Perry is after a fresh start - so, naturally, he joins the army. Earth's military machine can transform elderly recruits, restoring their lost youth. But in return, its Colonial Defence Force demands two years of hazardous service in space. This is how Perry finds himself in a new body crafted from his original DNA. A genetically enhanced and upgraded new body, ready for battle. But upgrades alone won't keep Perry safe. He'll be fighting for his life on the front line as he defends humanity's colonies.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unnexpectedly funny, new take on Sci Fi Cliche
- By Andy on 26-10-17
- Old Man's War
- Old Man's War, Book 1
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: William Dufris
A few tropes but still a good listen
Reviewed: 14-01-19
This was a good listen, it wasn't overly complex or hard to follow. There was some explaining of how things worked but not to excess which was pleasant. I would say that this is an easy to listen story with a few sci-fi tropes thrown in but they don't ruin it. The narrator was good too, didn't overcomplicate the voices, easy to listen too and was pretty consistent. Why not 5 stars? Although it was good it wasn't amazing. It was more like a familiar journey than a new adventure. Would I recommend it to a sci-fi fan? Yes. It's well worth a listen. Would I recommend to a non sci-fi fan? Yes. It's not like some sci-fi books where it goes too deep into the science of things. This book is more about the characters experiences so is a good introduction to sci-fi for cagey people.
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The Name of the Wind
- The Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1
- By: Patrick Rothfuss
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
- Length: 28 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 17,780
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 15,793
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Story5 out of 5 stars 15,771
I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the university at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep. My name is Kvothe. You may have heard of me.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent!
- By Robyn on 31-01-13
- The Name of the Wind
- The Kingkiller Chronicle, Book 1
- By: Patrick Rothfuss
- Narrated by: Rupert Degas
Don't put this off
Reviewed: 18-07-18
I've been reading fantasy books for many years and have to say that this book and the second one are well worth it. The reading of this is superb. Rupert Degas pulls off the accents very well and i have to say i sometimes forgot it was the narrater speaking and not the character come to life. I regret taking so long in getting around to listening to this. I was put off by the sample and the description which did it no justice at all.
Do yourself justice and listen to this.
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The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
- Length: 45 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 12,211
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,776
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Story5 out of 5 stars 10,741
According to mythology, mankind used to live in 'The Tranquiline Halls': heaven. But then the Voidbringers assaulted and captured heaven, casting out God and men. Men took root on Roshar, the world of storms, but the Voidbringers followed. The Almighty gave men powerful suits of armor and mystical weapons, the Shardblades. Led by 10 angelic Heralds and 10 orders of knights known as Radiants, mankind finally won (or so the legends say).
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5 out of 5 stars
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Philip from Winchester
- By Philip on 08-06-11
- The Way of Kings
- The Stormlight Archive, Book 1
- By: Brandon Sanderson
- Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading
Captivating story with excellent narration
Reviewed: 09-03-17
Having read the book before I knew what I was getting into but listening to it gave me a new fresh experience. The use of 2 narrators adds more dept to the characters and hope more audio books do the same.
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