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Written for a tween boy

Revisado: 12-29-23

Let me start by saying I thoroughly enjoy Scalzi books, Like Agent to the Stars, Lock In, Old Man's War, etc, but this book was terrible! I enjoy listening to Wil Wheaton read Scalzi books because he brimgs the perfect amount of sarcasm into the telling of the stories. Unfortunately, this book feels like they consulted a group of junior high school boys for dialog and plot points. I was so disappointed since the premise behind the story is something all, true, sci-fi fans have laughed at for years. Sadly, this explanation of being a Red Shirt was awful. I got to the CODA, and had to return the title. The story was just too forced.

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Not worth the credit

Revisado: 05-21-23

I had no sympathy for the main characters and thought they were stereotypical caricatures. I found myself annoyed by their comments and thoughts. The story moves at a snail's pace and, as every other review mentions, there is no real contact with aliens. I only stuck with it because of Ray Porter.

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Tedious

Revisado: 04-06-23

The storytelling did not engage me, the narration was slow and monotonous, and I tried to listen with the hope it would pick-up eventually. I am very disappointed with this audiobook.

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Mediocre

Revisado: 11-04-22

The story was not particularly engaging and I never connected with any of the characters. The narration was too "breathy" for my liking and I would not purchase another book by the same narrator. Would not recommend but that is just my opinion.

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Really wanted to like it

Revisado: 09-12-22

I am an avid rpg gamer and this book had so much potential for fun and adventure. However, it sounds like I was written by a 12 year old boy. Not worth the credit.

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Couldn't finish

Revisado: 08-31-22

Story was rambling and tedious. Ibwas unable to finish it. Thought I would like it because I enjoyed a previous book by the same author. Just because you can write a book doesn't mean you should. Wish I could get a refund.

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Tedious and not worth the money

Revisado: 01-26-22

This interpretation of the classic is not my cup of tea. It starts slowly and is droll throughout. I listened through chapter 11 hoping it would pick up a little, but could not waste any more time on something which is not enjoyable. The narration was fine.

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Good story but the narration is distracting

Revisado: 10-17-21

The story is enjoyable. I found the narration made most characters sound like a female Eeyore was reading the book, especially Sloan. I would listen to other books by this author but pass on those narrated by the same person.

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Reads like a high school English assignment

Revisado: 10-09-21

The story sounds as if it is written by a high school student who needs to increase their word count by adding superfluous adjectives. It is a very disappointing story and I never got to chapter 3 - I tried to like it.

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Painfully Slow

Revisado: 05-13-21

I listened to it at 1.5x speed so I could get through it faster. It was an annoying story with Raymond's insecure and self centered thoughts intruding on the story constantly. It smothers the narrative. The book seemed more like a person's agenda rather than the telling of a good story.

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