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The first chapter is…unique

Revisado: 04-04-25

No matter how unlikely the plot, I have NEVER been disappointed by John Scalzi. The characters he creates are recognizable and relatable. The worlds he populates are weird and wonderful and the plot deftly swings between horrific and humorous moments.

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The timbre of the voices

Revisado: 12-10-24

A bit too much background music when implying tension or danger or suspense. The vocals were enough without it

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New narrator good but not as good as the original

Revisado: 11-04-24

Love the story line. Wish the original narrator had been retained. The replacement isn’t bad at all but India’s personality came alive in book one. She’s a quirky character and the narrator captured that perfectly. The replacement tries too hard with Willlie and it’s just hokey.

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Why did you change the narrator?!

Revisado: 11-01-24

Unfortunately, the new narrator has dulled the wonderfully quirky India Steele’s character. She’s not a bad reader but the original Miss Steele’s voice was uniquely suited to the character. Sometimes I laughed just listening to her delivery of her lines. In addition, the American characters’ voices (especially Glass’ cousin) are too forced and hokey.
I’ll keep listening but I miss the first narrator very much.

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Recruit me, please! I volunteer!

Revisado: 07-05-24

I loved this book (I haven’t read any Kevin Hearne that I didn’t love so no surprise there) but being simultaneously captivated and depressed by a story makes writing a review difficult. It’s a wonderful tale wrapped around some very heavy truths. Absolutely read and enjoy The Hermit Next Door and then find some waterfront property and imagine a better world is possible.

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Most intense descriptions of the inhumane conditions in which the poor of Regency England were allowed to live and die

Revisado: 05-15-24

I’ve heard that it is but I hope that it isn’t the last book of the series. These novels are finely constructed. I’ll miss the characters, the scenery and the murders.

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It will appeal to anyone on some level

Revisado: 04-26-24

I selected this book because I mistakenly believed it was my book club’s next read. It’s not my genre of choice at all…and yet I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone regardless of your reading preference . Up until almost the very end I could not imagine what the resolution would be. I certainly did not expect to dissolve into tears.

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A “critical thinking” handbook

Revisado: 07-29-21

Please don’t misunderstand me. I’ve read a couple of sci-fi/fantasy books like this one recently and I like them. I guess it’s my personality. The characters are enjoyable, the story is well-told and I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series. The narrative takes a backseat to lessons on problem solving and critical thinking, however. This is something the population of Earth needs to learn to do better. 👍🏼👍🏼

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Happy Yule!

Revisado: 10-10-19

A pivotal book in this exceptional series! I’m so glad the novella was included. Great books

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Really?

Revisado: 07-16-18

Performer RC Bray was great as always. However, I have never had to suffer through the death of a primary character more than once. What a slap in the face

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