Jacob Nance

Sanderson doesn't disappoint.

Revisado: 09-14-24

excellent book, only complaint is with the narration. I usually don't mind. Michael Kramer or Kate Redding, however, on this one it seemed like Kate was trying too hard or something for the first few chapters, It felt like she was reading to a group of preschoolers, with lots of over exaggeration. IDK, maybe I was just having a grumpy day.

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JR never disappoints!

Revisado: 01-31-24

Trust me, you will like this novel whether you're a fan of kaiju or not. Robinson's books are fun, regardless of genre or plot, so don't hesitate to give this a listen. Of course, listening to RC Bray is a pleasure in and of itself.

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LOL didn't get past the first chapter.

Revisado: 09-21-22

Apparently this is a book that is trying to get folks who are unaquianted with sailing into sail boats and out on the water. I don't think the author will succeed in that goal with this audio book. I myself love to sail and I love sailing culture and I love sailboats, but if I were just thinking about getting into it, this audio book might very well dissuade me. in the very first chapter (not including the read aloud table of contents) the author launches into a jargon laden, technical discourse that quickly digresses into a babble of blatherskite. Even our brave narrator becomes bogged down in the quagmire of tricky and sticky words, after stubbornly pressing on and on through the syllables, not knowing what she's saying or quite how to say it. I imagined her pausing the audio recording grabbing the book and throwing it against the wall. I started laughing so hard at how ridiculous it all was I had to pull my car over until I could regain control of myself. I decided to end my misery there and I just shut it off. Perhaps there is something valuable or worth listening to in the later chapters, but I guess I won't ever know.

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A plea to Audible

Revisado: 09-14-22

Dear Audible, please, for love all things nautical, do NOT let Ross Pipkin narrate any more non fiction sailing books. I believe his... talents are best suited to children's adventure fiction or some such.

That off my chest, Baldwin's book series are a must read (listen) for any and all who love or dream of sailing. I cannot recommend these "distant seas" books highly enough.
Jake N.

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bad narrator

Revisado: 08-23-22

A good book, but the second worst narrator I've ever heard on audible. Mispronounced words, awkward pauses, wildly ranging volumes, listening to this guy is like enduring a middle school class reading aloud from a textbook. Too bad cuz the book itself is quite nice.

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My thoughts:

Revisado: 07-27-22

I've been waiting for this book, although I never knew it. Was to me like an easy conversation, interesting and edifying.

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very nice

Revisado: 05-31-22

Perhaps not a "feel-good" book, but I'd say it's a
"feel-real" one (if you'll allow) and I appreciate that. Bitterness and sweetness blended handsomely. Down to earth, but gently.

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Lovely

Revisado: 05-27-22

Very sweet and enjoyable. Also, very much liked Aitken narrating which added an extra level of sincerity.

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I liked it.

Revisado: 05-26-22

Clever, humorous and human. Even his sometimes meloncoly caused me to like the book and it's author all the more. For me, it was an enjoyable and meaningful vicarious sojourn.

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Very nicely done!

Revisado: 05-24-22

I thoroughly enjoyed it and hope to read (listen to) more books from Ben.

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