Matt_G

Second Chance for the Second Book

Revisado: 08-30-23

I read Ready Player Two IRL as soon as it came out and I wasn't impressed, I felt it rushed the quest and just didn't capture the feel of the first book. I downloaded the audio book as soon as it came out but it sat unread in my library until just this past week because I just didn't feel motivated to give it a try. However, I was talking to a friend recently that had just finished RP1 after my recommendation and decided that I was likely being unfair to RP2 just because of my absolute love of the first book.

So this past week I gave the audio book a listen, and I'm so glad I did. Yes, the quest does feel less grand than the first book but that's understandable, this book was about more than that and this quest was supposed to be easier because Halliday wanted it completed and expected it would probably be completed by Ogg. It also didn't have quite the same nostalgia capture as the first book but again I think that was because the first book already did that and a massive nostalgic battle at the end just wouldn't have fit.

So if you have just finished RP1 and listen to our read RP2 and feel like it didn't hit the same way, just give it some time and "Try Again", I think it won't disappoint!

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Nonsensical, crazy, scifi, fun!

Revisado: 01-26-23

Very reminiscent of Douglas Adams, zany fun that doesn't and shouldn't require significant thought. just enjoy the whacky ride!

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That's a Wrap!

Revisado: 12-20-22

What a finale! 15 books and a fantastic story Craig knew how he wanted this story to end from the beginning and it shows he pulled every piece together to bring us to a great completion. Of course, I will always want more story, but in life the story never truly ends. Absolutely love this series and I'll go back to it again and again!

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Another Winner

Revisado: 09-14-21

#TeamMasters

These guys deliver once again the story is phenomenal and the narration is amazing! Huge world building that still feels relevant with the tight cast. I cannot wait for the next installment!

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Massive Story told Perfectly

Revisado: 09-07-21

A fantastic continuation of the Galaxy's Edge universe, I absolutely loved hearing where the story has gone from Season 1. As always R.C. Bray delivers a masterpiece of a performance driven by excellent content.

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Epic SciFi Reminiscent of the Bobiverse

Revisado: 06-04-21

Absolutely loved this story, finished it in just over a day! The story reminded me much of the Bobiverse series with great scientific discovery not only of the primary issue but of all the side effect discoveries along the way. Ray Porter's narration was easy and fun to listen to. The solutions to each problem didn't feel too much like SciFi McGuffins and the problems that crept up felt natural and not forced just to move the plot along. I particularly loved the time jump method of storytelling.

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I still trust the awesomeness!

Revisado: 12-28-20

I've been following this series since Columbus Day was released and the only complaint I have is that I didn't wait until he finished writing before I started! Brushfire is a fantastic continuation of the story, the universe has gotten much larger and much more complex and it shows in how Skippy and Joe have so much more to think about with each crazy scheme. I am amazed at how quickly Craig Alanson can churn out these books (though it will never be quick enough) and R.C. Bray continues to bring vibrant life to every character.

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Good but Awkward Listen

Revisado: 08-31-19

Liked the story, good world building. Charlie seems to accept his reality changes pretty easily, doesn't seem to struggle much with what happens to his former crew. The narration was a little awkward, sounded like it was being narrated in his mother's basement, every time there was "yelling" it was done in a weird hushed yell, kind of took away from the story for me.

Overall I still really liked it and I'm looking forward to the next book.

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I Give it 5 Beer Cans

Revisado: 07-03-19

I loved this format, it took a little getting used to the full narration and sound effects but very quickly I was sucked in and was bummed when it was over. The voice actors we're fantastic and I never thought I would hear Captain Janeway use such colorful language LOL! My only extremely minor grievance was that a couple of the musical interludes were longer than they needed to be and felt a bit awkward but that was hardly a bother. Thankfully they kept the fantastic RC Bray for Joe and Skippy as there could be no other voice for those two. Overall I would love to hear more of these!

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Loving It

Revisado: 09-28-18

The only problem with the ExForce books is I finish them too quickly then I have to wait for the next one!

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