Roundmound

So clever. So funny.

Revisado: 01-28-23

I don't think I have listened to an audiobook this clever or funny in recent memory and I have been an Audible member for 20 years. Daniel Rigby does it all with a story and an audio performance so good, that I don't want it to end. I'm so happy to have found his book and sad that there aren't like, a zillion more sequels. British humor might not be your coupa, but it is mine. Besides the humor and interesting characters, Rigby also creates so many cool alien and colorful concepts, that I will probably need to listen again to catch all the creative elements. I got this book through the Plus Catalog but I will gladly pay for more Rigby . . . like right now!

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Matt Haig's other books are sooo much better

Revisado: 01-21-23

Matt Haig's books, "The Humans" and "How to Stop Time" are so much better than "The Midnight Library" (TML). I listened to this book because I felt I owed it to him since the other two books were so good. Matt Haig has a way of keeping my attention throughout the entire narrative. He did this with the Midnight Library too, but I just wanted to get through it so I could go onto something enjoyable.

Gazillions of people bought and probably enjoyed TML. I didn't enjoy it and I didn't care very much about Nora, the protagonist. I had more empathy for the polar bear [oops]. I am trying to imagine if I were depressed and suicidal, if TML would lift my spirits or help me make different choices. I honestly hope that happens for some readers.

I am grateful for authors like Matt Haig who take chances and have to bare the burden of critics. Matt seems like someone I could go out of my way to honor through positive reviews or even PayPal donations. He's really good. I could be completely naïve, but he seems like an exceptional "Human." If he considers doing sequels, please let it be "The Humans" or "How to Stop Time" and not TML.

Matt, you're wonderful, amazing and should be treasured — for real!

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Abercrombie and Pacey - Whadda combo!

Revisado: 12-04-21

I would read Job Abercrombie's version of a phone book and relish being able to hear Steven Pacey perform it. I have been an Audible subscriber for about 18 years and these two guys are my favorite partnership. I'm about as eager for the next Abercrombie book as I am for the 3rd season of Ted Lasso. I just hope these gents keep going and going.

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College Kids Rule the World(s)!

Revisado: 09-23-19

When I was in college I was a dummy dumb dumb like my peers. In Outland, a group of college kids are the protagonists and not only are they geniuses, but everything always goes right for them even in the worst possible scenario, i.e., the end of the world. I loved Taylor's Bobiverse and I like the characters in Outland. Ray Porter is an excellent narrator for this type of novel. The sciencey bits are interesting as are the logistical descriptions of how the students deal with the end of civilization and exploit the multiverse. I enjoyed the story and don't regret the purchase, but Outland is the Hallmark Channel version of the Apocalypse.

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Michael Sheen is superb!

Revisado: 11-12-17

I loved the full-cast experience of the "His Dark Materials" series. For anyone hesitant to listen to a single narrator after listening to the full cast trilogy, do no be concerned. Mr. Sheen is one of the best narrators I've ever listened to in my 25+ year history of audio books. There are several action scenes in this book where the narrator raises his voice and almost shouts. The intensity is incredible. Audible should make one of these scenes be the sample that audio book browsers hear. Sure, this is a great story by Pullman, but he couldn't have picked a better voice actor. Sheen's range of voice characterization is stunning. And if you're an Anglophile like me, you're in for a treat.

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Great narration, funny story

Revisado: 01-17-16

If you could sum up The Serpent of Venice in three words, what would they be?

Shakespeare meets RickyGervais

If you’ve listened to books by Christopher Moore before, how does this one compare?

In the middle

Which character – as performed by Euan Morton – was your favorite?

Pocket of course. Eago as the villain comes in second.

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

Nope, just entertaining.

Any additional comments?

I got it on sale an it were a bargain.

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Great narrator, 2D characters and gun lust

Revisado: 01-09-16

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

People who enjoy comic books and escapist fiction.

What could Larry Correia have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

This is the second book I've tried to listen to from Mr. Corriea and his politics put me off which make me dislike his characters.

What about Bronson Pinchot’s performance did you like?

Bronson Pinchot is top knotch and his grasp of voices, accents, and dialects is very impressive.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

I was mildly entertained and then irritated with the author's sporadic political messages when his characters spoke or thought about which political types of people they hated, which must be who the author hates as well.

Any additional comments?

Larry Corriea appeals to many readers, according to the reviews. He writes well in the sense that the plot is solid and his characters are colorful in a cardboard cutout sort of way. I love comic books myself and would enjoy Corriea's books more without his irrelevant political opinions. I stopped listening to one of this other books but thought I'd try a different series. Same thing happened and I won't take another chance again.

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Great in every respect - KaCHOOM!

Revisado: 11-13-14

If you could sum up Hard Luck Hank in three words, what would they be?

Most enjoyable listen.

What other book might you compare Hard Luck Hank to and why?

Off to be the Wizard. Both of these books are lighthearted with male characters who have issues on top of being comical heroes.

What about Liam Owen’s performance did you like?

Liam is absolutely perfect for the voice of Hank. In fact, Liam could turn a basketful of crap into, well, a basket.

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

There is no I in team, but there is a "Ha" in Hank!

Any additional comments?

More Hank, less Kardashians!

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Great Escape!

Revisado: 08-28-14

If you could sum up Hard Luck Hank in three words, what would they be?

Read it suckface!

What other book might you compare Hard Luck Hank to and why?

Other audio books that I enjoyed in the sci-fi humor category are "Soon I Will Be Invincible." by Austin Grossman and "Off to be a Wizard" by Scott Meyer.

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

Liam Owen reminds me of Patrick Warburton who is known for his voice over talent in Family Guy, Venture Bros, as Elaine's boyfriend Puddy on Seinfeld and many other roles. Liam Owen sounds like a big guy with a personality and an intelligence not usually associated with big guys — you dig? No? Whatever.

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

No way! This was a book so enjoyable I purposely only listened 30 minutes at a time. If I fell asleep listening to it, I would just start that section over from where I Ieft off.

Any additional comments?

I hope Steven Campbell's other Hank stories are made into audio books soon. If not, I guess I'll do something else.

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Powers & Pinchot are a Great Combo

Revisado: 08-25-12

I have enjoyed books by Tim Powers in the past and never got around to reading "On Stranger Tides" until now. What a treat! Not only is this a great story, Bronson Pinchot is an amazing narrator. The way he does the voices of the pirates, French, and English accents is incredible. Powers is one of my favorite authors and now Pinchot joins the small number of my favorite narrators.

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