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excellent story

Revisado: 05-04-25

I've mustered to the entire series of books 5 times. one of my favorite stories ever.

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Funny with a good mix of serious

Revisado: 01-05-24

Likable characters and enough surprising twists and turns, to spice up the gratuitous helping of genre-specific tropes. Fun story and imaginative. I immediately bought this one after the first book in the series, and am in my way to get whatever is next in line. I recommend.

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Short, but Not Shallow

Revisado: 08-08-20

I enjoyed this one so much, I'm going to listen to it again right away.

I was expecting a simple little tale to entertain me for an hour. It turned out to be a truly great story with surprising depth.
I was fully engaged from beginning to end.

The narrator's performance was truly fantastic - like homemade buttercream frosting on this literary Cupcake.

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2nd Listen... glad I did

Revisado: 01-27-19

I first listened a couple of years ago, and must've skipped over our just forgot some details. I appreciate stories like this.

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Vulgar

Revisado: 12-04-18

there was too much swearing and vulgarity for me to enjoy. sad. I regret buying it.

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One of my vary favorites by Alastair Reynolds.

Revisado: 08-04-18

Wonderful story! Excellent narration! I drive a few hours every day and this book has kept me company for awhile now. I highly recommend it to anyone wondering if this author is any good, because of you get into this story. you'll likely listen to them all.

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So glad I found this!

Revisado: 07-20-18

This story filled the absence left by having read LOTR, Eragon, Ender's Game, Harry Potter, and The 3 Musketeers. I binged on it for hours each day until I finished it.

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Far into the future, the world has a bad day

Revisado: 09-02-17

I keep getting Alastair Reynolds books because I know that even though they take a while to get into, you eventually get sucked in and dragged along for a thrilling adventure.
Somehow the the man reading this does all these different voices and characters, quite convincingly.

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listen,internalize,practice,forget,fail,&repeat

Revisado: 03-24-16

The best part is simply hearing someone speak the words I could never quite find for myself. There is so much value in receiving affirmation, especially in this context!

I often felt as if I could jump and cheer,
"YES! THAT'S IT! That's exactly how it feels!"
I still like to listen to this again every few months or so.

I always pick up something new while reminded of some great Truths I've managed to forget.

Nothing too harsh
or too heavy.

No condescension.
No coddling.

She expertly balances blunt truth with gentle guidance.

No complex psycho-babble.
(the kind that helps their expertiste-ego
more than it helps my progress)

Her "tips" are uncommonly gentle, simplified & manageable.

Not impossibly idealistic.
Not patheticly over-indulging.

Small phrases, Simple words, repeated frequently enough to naturally be memorized without "trying" !!!

No post-it notes all around your house.
No notecards to tote around.

She's also a great narrator - I found her mild accent to be quite endearing. Overall, it feels like a very comfortable conversation with a wise & compassionate advocate.

Now then:

* STOP STRUGGLING *
.... to listen to (read) more lengthy reviews, like mine

* ACCEPT *
.... your excellent decision to listen to (or read) this book!

♡ Thank You ♡

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