Susan J

Outstanding cast and an interesting story with twists

Revisado: 09-24-24

While the initial big draw for me was Glenn Powell as the narrator, that sells the story too short. Sure, Glenn is an excellent narrator, but the rest of the cast is also great, including a lot of cameos that will bring the story to life. The plot was interesting and fresh, taking a turn into male friendship that I would not have expected from a book that appeared to be just another romcom. Kudos to author Matthew Starr.

It would be wonderful if Audible would arrange for Glenn to narrate another novel. I definitely would pay for it!

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I can’t believe how great the graphic audio version is!

Revisado: 07-19-24

I had tried to read the written version of this book and I started it three times before I finally made myself finish it. I didn’t think that the plot was anything special and frankly, I had forgotten most of it. And then I downloaded the graphic audio version, and it was superb! Personalizations were outstanding, especially Callie and Dizzy. While the written book did not make me want to go on, I just finished the GA version and after I submit this review, I’m going to buy the GA version of the second book. Do yourself a treat and grab this!

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Another satisfying Murderbot story!

Revisado: 11-15-23

The story starts out a little slow, because Murderbot is hiding something from us. However, once the story kicks into gear, it is nonstop action. Kevin are free does another terrific job as the voice of Murderbot. Murderbot changes and grows throughout the series; I can see that an early reviewer didn’t care for this increased vocal and tonal range, but to me, it just made it Murderbot more than ever like the complex character he is. I can’t imagine anyone else narrating this series. I can’t wait until the next one!

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Another excellent addition to the Murderbot series!

Revisado: 11-13-23

And I cannot speak too highly of the excellent narration job by Kevin R. Free.

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Book is great; narrator ruined it

Revisado: 10-19-23

I have bought every single thing that Ilona Andrew has published, and when steals edge went on sale, I thought I would try the Audible version. Ugh. Renee Raudman is really bad. She constantly mispronounces a key character’s name, completely dragging me out of the story to mentally correct it each time. Why, oh, why don’t narrators bother to get basic pronunciation guides before they take their contract? She also has a creaky quavery voice that doesn’t fit this fast-paced adventure story. I gave up in chapter 1 the first time I got it, and I should have just returned it then, but because I love the Andrews’ books so much, I gave it a second shot and grimly made it all the way through, but I will, never, ever buy a book with this narrator again. Two thumbs down. Buy the Kindle version and read it yourself. The books themselves are great.

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Another hit from Will!

Revisado: 08-23-23

I really liked the Cradle series because I thought it was fresh and interesting. I also liked the fact that there were strong female characters. I wasn’t sure what to expect from The Vaptain, but I found it equally absorbing right from the beginning, and I also enjoyed very much Travis Baldree’s voice narration. They are an outstanding team.

Can’t wait for the next book in the series!

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If Jodi Taylor ever gets tired of writing books, she can become a professional narrator

Revisado: 05-15-23

The brilliant start to a brilliant series. Was great to see a human touch to the mysterious and all-knowing Dr. Bairstow. Also, thanks so much, Markham, for instituting your own deductions against wages.

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Another fun, funny, masterpiece from Alexander C. Kane

Revisado: 04-30-23

It is a lot harder to write comedy than drama, but Alexander Secane has a deft touch and hits it out of the ballpark each time. I particularly enjoyed the audio version with narrator Kristine Hvam deftly interpreting each character. I listened to this, and just a couple of days, then went back, and re-listened to his Orlando People series, and came back and listen to this one again. I can’t decide which sequel. I am anticipating the most: Orlando People, or Dragon Heist. I just know that whatever he writes is an automatic buy for me.

Roll Tide!

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You can skip this one

Revisado: 02-05-23

I enjoyed the first two books in this series, particularly the audible, graphic novel version with the full cast. His narrator is fine, I was just spoiled by hearing the other one, who has a rich, Scottish accent, first. However, the story on this one is not great. It’s incredibly slow for the large part of the book And ends on a cliffhanger. It’s now been over a year since this was published, and I can’t find any clue as to a potential fourth book, so this may be a whole series that ends on a cliffhanger. I don’t know, it was kind of dull. Definitely would recommend the first two books though.

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This series just keeps getting better and better!

Revisado: 12-13-22

As soon as I’m done with one book, I pick up the next. While I was get the e-book as well as the audible, I probably follow along with the audible version almost all the time. The narrator is terrific. The plot is just so twisty! Highly recommend, but only if you have read the others in the series first.

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