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A Closed and Common Orbit
- Wayfarers, Book 2
- De: Becky Chambers
- Narrado por: Rachel Dulude
- Duración: 11 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,238
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,955
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,951
Lovelace was once merely a ship’s artificial intelligence. When she wakes up in a new body, following a total system shutdown and reboot, she has no memory of what came before. As Lovelace learns to negotiate the universe and discover who she is, she makes friends with Pepper, an excitable engineer, who’s determined to help her learn and grow. Together, Pepper and Lovey will discover that no matter how vast space is, two people can fill it together.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Even better than her first book!
- De Jasper en 07-07-19
- A Closed and Common Orbit
- Wayfarers, Book 2
- De: Becky Chambers
- Narrado por: Rachel Dulude
An Irreverent but Heartfelt Story
Revisado: 04-28-21
Instead of focusing on the crew of the Wayward, A Closed and Common Orbit takes a detour to follow the exploits of several side characters from the first book in the series. Dealing with existential themes of purpose and a sense of belonging in a universe with no explanation as to why we exist, Becky Chambers further explores relatable themes of isolation through a sentient AI placed in a synthetic body trying to fit in a reality where organic life prevails.
The story starts off a little slow at first, with chapters that flashback to characters seemingly unrelated to the rest of the storyline. Making it somewhat difficult to keep track of the plot at times. But as the narrative progresses the reader should find themselves acclimatized to the complex, yet recognizable, concepts of navigating the typical expectations of social, gender, and class constructs. The best thing about this installment in the series, in my opinion, is that it can exist as a standalone from the first book. With only minuscule details of backstory related to events from its predecessor, to help fill the reader in on the main character's motivation, a newcomer can begin with this installment of the series without feeling completely lost in the narrative.
Kudos to the author for creating another instalment that is irreverent in humor, but heartfelt and hopeful at its core. I would also like to add that Rachel Dulude does a fantastic job narrating the story, her character affectations help bring the story to life.
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Sci-Phi: Science Fiction as Philosophy
- De: The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Professor David K. Johnson PhD University of Oklahoma
- Duración: 13 h y 31 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 920
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 820
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 810
The science fiction genre has become increasingly influential in mainstream popular culture, evolving into one of the most engaging storytelling tools we use to think about technology and consider the shape of the future. Along the way, it has also become one of the major lenses we use to explore important philosophical questions. The origins of science fiction are most often thought to trace to Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein, a story born from a night of spooky tale-telling by the fireside that explores scientific, moral, and ethical questions that were of great concern in the 19th century - and that continue to resonate today.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Weak philosophy loaded with misapplied facts and personal bias
- De KENDRA GOODMAN en 11-22-18
Loved it!
Revisado: 09-29-20
A riveting course that explores various philosophical themes found within many scifi movies and tv shows. It's worth a listen.
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Ringworld's Children
- De: Larry Niven
- Narrado por: Barrett Whitener
- Duración: 9 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,144
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 843
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 846
The Ringworld is a landmark engineering achievement, a flat band 3-million-times the surface area of Earth, encircling a distant star. Home to trillions of inhabitants, not all of which are human, and host to amazing technological wonders, the Ringworld is unique in all of the universe.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Distracting narration.
- De Wayne K. Werner en 08-25-12
- Ringworld's Children
- De: Larry Niven
- Narrado por: Barrett Whitener
Unusual Character Impressions
Revisado: 09-13-20
I don't know if it's because I had gotten accustomed to the narrator in the previous books but this reading seemed a little off to me. The reading of the dialogue seemed cartoonish, where characters like Acolyte sounded like an off-brand impersonation of Goofy. Outside of that the rest of the narrative sounded fine though, and the story was as compelling as the rest in the series.
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Language Families of the World
- De: John McWhorter, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: John McWhorter
- Duración: 15 h y 54 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,049
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,790
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,774
Professor John McWhorter of Columbia University takes you back through time and around the world, following the linguistic trails left by generations of humans that lead back to the beginnings of language. Utilizing historical theories and cutting-edge research, these 34 astonishing lectures will introduce you to the major language families of the world and their many offspring, including a variety of languages that are no longer spoken but provide vital links between past and present.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining
- De Mark en 02-10-19
- Language Families of the World
- De: John McWhorter, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: John McWhorter
Intriguing History of Language and Its Evolution
Revisado: 06-22-20
A well narrated and intriguing overview of world languages and their shared relationships, the narrator is well versed in the subject of linguistics, and will open your eyes to the commonalities and differences of culture and how communication has evolved throughout human history.
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