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Brilliant, as expected!

Revisado: 08-19-21

Michael J. Sullivan has once more done what he truly does best. A beautifulyl told story with depth of character. As mentioned in the foreword, read on its own, this book is a complete story, but in the world he has created, it fits in well and explains so much, connecting the "early" novels with the "later" ones.
I eagerly look forward to the next novel and have but one complaint: Why do I have to wait so long?

Keep on writing the good stuff Michael!

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Disappointing middle of Series

Revisado: 09-08-17

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, but only because it continues an otherwise very good series.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Magelord?

Defeating the dragon

Which scene was your favorite?

The fight with the dragon. After that, the scene at the tournament of Sir Kaye and the confrontation with the censorate.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. Way too much pontificating for my taste, a little too much 'look at how well I handled things, and how great I am'.

Any additional comments?

The prior two novels were gripping, so I suffered the first seven chapters which were a treatises on how a feudal lord should manage a holding. Way too much mundane politicking with Magic thrown in to cover problems. I feel had the author used the device of book two - tell a tale while relating background along the way, it would have been much better. As for How Great I am, it just stinks!

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Refreshingly irreverant

Revisado: 12-06-16

What did you love best about Hard Luck Hank: Screw the Galaxy?

Gotta love Hank, bad-ass that he thinks he is, he has a soul of solid gold, and everyone is better off for it!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hank - of course! Silly question

Which character – as performed by Liam Owen – was your favorite?

Hank - hands down

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Hank offers himself up for the good of the galaxy

Any additional comments?

Typically I prefer epic fantasy over Sci-Fi, but this is comedic genius of the first order! As lovable as Asprin's Phule and company.

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Riveting

Revisado: 05-19-16

If you could sum up The Silent Tempest in three words, what would they be?

Great, exiting, riveting.

What did you like best about this story?

It flows so beautifully, carrying on the story of the beginning of the universe of the Mageborn series. The author really captures the strains of emotion that flow through the story and brings it to life. One can really feel the love and hatred being churned about in the story. The arena fights are well crafted stories, no problem suspending belief and letting the 'new' reality wash over.

What does Alex Wyndham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Alex voices the book such that it is simply a pleasure to audit the story.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Neither laughter nor crying, but a sense of involvement and deep emotional involvement.

Any additional comments?

This is a great read and I look forward to more of the same as the story progresses. Easily in the same league as David Gemmell and Joe Abercrombie!

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Farewell and Thanks for all the Fun

Revisado: 09-13-15

What did you love best about The Shepherd's Crown?

A beautiful story that sums up what is best about the writings of TP. The death scene of Granny Weatherwax is an astounding one in that DEATH's eulogy to GW could have been for TP himself. Alas it is with deep regret we have to part the discworld and it's characters, but we are safe knowing that Ponder has Hex and Tiffany and the Wee Free Men have everyone's backs!

What other book might you compare The Shepherd's Crown to and why?

Huckleberry Finn, as it is about endings and new beginnings. A salute to an old world with a nod to how it must change.

What does Stephen Briggs bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The voices of the Characters, in particular the Feagles.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes.

Any additional comments?

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Terry Pratchett, having read him for more than twenty years and having met him once in NY in 1998.

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Brilliant

Revisado: 08-18-14

Where does Fool's Assassin rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Near the top

What was one of the most memorable moments of Fool's Assassin?

Molly's death, and the confrontation between nettle, Fitz and Bee

Which character – as performed by Elliot Hill – was your favorite?

Bee

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

Brilliant continuation of the Farseer saga. Robin Hobb's chief character Fitz and his world are always great reading, and I am glad that this novel has come with the promise of more to come.

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Gripping tale

Revisado: 12-28-13

If you could sum up Before They Are Hanged in three words, what would they be?

Great story indeed

What other book might you compare Before They Are Hanged to and why?

The name of the wind; Wheel of time series
All great fantasy epics, thorough character description, great action

Which scene was your favorite?

The ambush when Jezel gets his scars

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Starring Johnny Depp as N d'cosca

Any additional comments?

Just a great read, the whole trilogy. Vibrant scenes, detailed characters and plenty of action.
In addition, the reading is superb.

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Fast Paced and Invigorating

Revisado: 11-19-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It is an acquired taste. Correia writes with pretty gratuitous violence, but it is done in a very light-hearted and comic fashion which makes the 'blood-and-guts' action very palatable. I would not suggest seeing a movie based on this unless you really love horror.

What about Oliver Wyman’s performance did you like?

The reader really gives the characters personality as his accents and intonations are excellent in the way they are used.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Do not see this movie!

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