Aliegha P.

Even more fantastic than the short stories!

Revisado: 04-13-19

I’ve been listening to TFTG for a long time now, and this was wonderful! It’s basically a rehash of the original story, with more details put in; and yet I loved every minute! Keep them coming, Jack!

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A gripping, dreadful tale of religion gone wrong.

Revisado: 02-09-18

What other book might you compare The Salvation State to and why?

From the feel of it, this book brings to mind other dystopian futures were the plot focuses on the young. The Hunger Games is one, but personally I find myself thinking of Susan Cooper's "The Dark is Rising Sequence" often while listening to this book. This is high praise, as I have always believed the world created in Cooper's series to be both beautiful and terrible, and deserving of the term 'art'. This book, for me, does much the same.

What about Jessica McEvoy’s performance did you like?

As a fan of a podcast that she often narrates for, I have been exposed to Jessica McEvoy for some time now. She is a wonderful voice actor, able to hit both highs and lows in emotion and pitch. I have always loved how she can simulate 'lifting' her voice without causing me to turn down my volume. In this, she delivers one of her finest performances.

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

Almost everything after the last half of the book began, my stomach was constantly turning itself into tighter and tighter knots. I felt physically cold at times (and I listen while on the treadmill!) and when listening at home I would often have to stop, focusing all my attention on my ears, and what was being force fed into them. This book reaches for a visceral reaction, and it pulls it from you, disregarding fully your own desires on the subject. But then again...isn't that why we're all here?

Any additional comments?

Get yourself ready for this book. The beginning takes a while to get started, slowly building layer upon layer so that you get to know the world and it's inhabitants intimately. Damanda wants you to understand these people and places. He wants them injected directly into your blood, and he's not afraid to have you spend time with them to do so. When it picks up speed, it does so suddenly, and you feel yourself free falling into its conclusion. If I had any major complaint about this book it would be that there is not more of it!

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Fantastic story that leaves you wanting more

Revisado: 05-21-15

I am very picky with my ratings, and normally I want review unless impressed or repulsed. This story is certainly the former! I read it years ago and was impressed by both its narrative flow and its plot. There are certain scenes that, if you're squeamish, you won't get through but it loved it, not because of its grotesques nature, but because Clive Barker didn't shy from it! The ending is suddenly, and leaves you screaming for more. Very good!

The narrator is probable the best I've ever heard! His voice is cultured and calm, but with clear emotion. Each character has been given a different cadence of speech, and he has even attempted each accent! While not perfect in this regard (the German in particular) you can tell each character without the need of the narrative supplying the name! He is fantastic! I will definitely search for more of his narration!

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It was good.

Revisado: 04-18-15

I read this book the first time years ago. Sadly, it did not hold up to memory. It was good, above average, but I remember it being fantastic. On a scale of 1-10 of Stephen King, I place it at a solid 6 or 7.

The narrator, while skilled, seemed an odd choice for this book. I was unable to immerse myself in his story telling. Still, I enjoyed it quite a bit and think the ending is beautiful as only art can be beautiful.

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