Gennyfer Hanvey

Wonderful

Revisado: 08-04-24

Curtis Armstrong had emotional ties to the material which added to the book. Having seen a lot of these movies in theaters it was a trip down memory lane.

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Funny characters and situations, great concept.

Revisado: 03-26-22

I received a free copy of this book to review it. I really enjoyed the fun of the characters using the spell spell. There were a few clunky spots along the way and I felt the later characters could have used a bit more fleshing out. Overall it’s an enjoyable read and I’ll be adding the next book to my TBR.

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Wonderful

Revisado: 06-15-21

Wow! What a feast. This is such a moving, fun, well written tale. I’m recommending this to everyone.

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Amazing start to a series

Revisado: 06-06-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

KJ Reichert is a master craftsman. His writing is really polished. I’ll often give a good rating despite there being some bumbling points in an otherwise good story, but, in Dreams of Consciousness I got the feeling Reichert sat with every sentence teasing it to perfection.

This is written more as an installment or episode than a complete short story. I received a free code to provide an honest review and I will be seeking out more of this series for sure.

Tiana Milne-Wilson does a great job enhancing the written text and creating dramatic tension and emphasis. I’ll look for more of her work too.

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Worth the wait.

Revisado: 05-29-21

Steven Barnett delivers another great performance. With a good deal more characters added he was up to the challenge of distinguishing voices.

The book is the best in the series. Jonathan really came into his own as the leader of the Never Army. The geek trivia was as fresh and fun and the biblical references were still philosophical and not overbearing. I enjoy that this series can be enjoyed in a more light hearted fashion, as I read it with my son through middle school and now HS, but, Hodges brings a philosophical depth that explores the meaning of family, friendship, honor, forgiveness, and humility.

What would happen if you were a hero and no one ever knew? T. Ellery Hodges takes this question and weaves it into a wonderful tale I will be recommending for the rest of my life.

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Fairy tale meets paranormal romance

Revisado: 04-21-21

This started as pure fairytale but morphed into a paranormal romance. The setting was lavishly described and a perfect mysterious venue. The narrator’s French pronunciation added to the tale. I received this audiobook for free and I’m glad to be able to give it a good review regardless. I will look for more from the author and also from Krys Janae, her narration was delightful.

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Extraordinary writing talent

Revisado: 01-31-21

I read the first book 18 months ago during the worst time in my life. The book was a classic and a must read for any sci-fi/fantasy fan. But I couldn’t bear reading the second book until I was well past my own devastation... or I was afraid to read something so evocative.

This book is even better than the first. The threads Jemisin weaves through this tapestry of a novel are glimmering gossamer lures that compel the reader to listen. Robin Miles is an asset to the author. She breathes life into every character.

The book itself is in some ways as sorrowful as the first, but, the complexity of the relationship between the two main characters leaves a window propped open a bit for hope. I’m not going to wait much longer than a day to start the final book.

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Perfect translation excellent reading

Revisado: 01-10-21

George Guidall brings life to the words of Heaney’s translation. Listen to the essay at the end to get more of a feel for Heaney’s process.

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Well paced, beautifully written.

Revisado: 01-09-21

Science, history, art, and emotive prose. I was inspired to look for more information on many of the subjects the authors dipped into. I did not know that I did not know much about color. This book is well worth reading and listening to.

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A difficult to review book

Revisado: 01-04-21

I do not read abridged books, but, if you ever see an abridged version I suggest trying that one. I’m undaunted by long books, but, this book would have benefited by some slash and burn editing.

The first part of the book was interesting and drew me into the story. The characters were a bit monochromatic and caricaturistic. The exploration of what humanity would do in face of impending doom was intriguing and had the potential leading to a much broader world building immersion.

The second part started out great, got better, then imploded in a cascade of what the heck was the writer thinking.

Having come some 24 hours into the book and watched the only character that had depth and was truly well written do something mind bogglingly uncharacteristic and idiotic, I thought about quitting. I’m not one that is compelled to finish a book, but 24 HOURS...

The third part jumps thousands of years in the future. Will Damon does and excellent job reading. Again there are many characters that are flat and pigeonholed, but, there are some truly interesting well written characters leading to a decent ensemble narrative. Definitely a set up for a sequel. The third part is the weakest by far.

Two stand out cringeworthy aspects. To much discussion of sex. These were not romantic love scenes or graphic depictions, it’s more along the lines of mechanics and the politics of sex. Who sleeps with who or wants to and why, plus a lot of awkward looks and passionless coupling. All of this could have been edited out with no damage to the tale.

And a nod to Doctor Who is ok I guess in hard sci-fi but, forcing the science to create Doctor Who is a little much.

As hard science fiction Seveneves falls short and disappoints. As social commentary it also falls short. It’s a chaotic mess of too many tales that don’t quite mesh together in a unified narrative.

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