M. Kadish

Outstanding

Revisado: 03-22-25

New favorite from Erikson - which is high praise, indeed. Top notch narrator also. Highly recommended.

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I had high hopes, but too opaque and self-indulgen

Revisado: 02-12-24

Fantastic premise, interesting characters, and very talented writer. Unfortunately I just don't like the approach and direction she chose. Opacity is great at the outset and even middle, but the denouement remained too thickly opaque to satisfy. Character development is good and psychology is interesting, but too much is too much. The multiverse premise, which drives much of the ultimate plot line, isn't developed enough to be believable as the foundation for the characters' motivation. I left feeling frustrated with what could have been.

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Disappointing - bad editing, no flow

Revisado: 01-16-23

Very disappointed. After books 1-3 I was really looking forward to this one. Book 4 reads like a storyboard with little soul or flow. Acquire new power or item; fight scene; lather, rinse repeat. Seems like he kind of mailed this one in and the editors (if there were any) should have sent this back for redraft.

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Absolutely outstanding

Revisado: 12-25-18

Great writing and perfect narrator. One of my new favorites. Clever funny and enjoyable - highly recommended!

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Good series keeps getting better

Revisado: 08-06-18

Spells Swords & Stealth is an enjoyable series, and it keeps getting better as it goes along. Looking forward to the next installment!

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Delightful - textured and enjoyable

Revisado: 02-17-18

What made the experience of listening to The Book of Lost Things the most enjoyable?

Good narrator, good story and pacing.

What other book might you compare The Book of Lost Things to and why?

Not quite like other books in its genre (fairy tale with adult twists). More textured - somehow blends seamlessly from standard fairy tale twist to hints of adult horror; offers emotional insights without having to reach for them.

Which scene was your favorite?

Wonderful ending(s).

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

Fairly steady through the book, but unusually strong ending.

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Top ten book

Revisado: 03-08-17

Best read of the year so far. The author is a genius- don't give up on it early.

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Truly outstanding - a top 10 read

Revisado: 11-07-16

What made the experience of listening to Nevernight the most enjoyable?

Good narrator; unique narrative style

What other book might you compare Nevernight to and why?

Name of the Wind, but with assassins

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

No. Absorbing, but may be better in segments, as the content and style can be rich.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended. Book One of a trilogy (the others aren't out yet), but it wraps up enough - no need to wait.

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I hate to dissent, but just not up to his usual

Revisado: 10-28-16

What disappointed you about Eternity's Mind?

Repetitive and pedantic - assumes the reader can't remember anything. Little nuance.

Has Eternity's Mind turned you off from other books in this genre?

No. I enjoyed the Saga of Seven Sons, and was hoping Book 3 would make the rest of the Saga of Shadows seem better in hindsight. Lots of action, but didn't get there for me.

What aspect of Mark Boyett’s performance would you have changed?

Have him read a different book.

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

Disappointment and frustration.

Any additional comments?

This series is becoming formulaic, and not in a good way.

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Best audiobook I've read

Revisado: 09-28-16

Best audiobook I've read - and I've read a lot. Fantastic writing - perfect pacing. Unique and enchanting plot. Wonderful characters. Perfect narration. Prepare for a treat.

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