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NPC
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray, Jeffrey Kafer
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 288
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 269
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 269
New York Times and number one Audible.com best-selling author Jeremy Robinson takes listeners on a journey that is not only action-packed, but full of scientific and philosophical intrigue. In his most mind-bending story since Infinite and Alter, Robinson blends genres, belief systems, and bold prose into an unputdownable tale exploring the nature of reality.
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1 out of 5 stars
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I wish I could have enjoyed it..
- By A. Listener on 06-07-20
- NPC
- By: Jeremy Robinson
- Narrated by: R.C. Bray, Jeffrey Kafer
Thought Provoking listen
Reviewed: 26-09-20
Suspend belief and you will enjoy this listen, very clever proposition skilfully constructed, you might even question “is anything real?”
I loved it, highly recommended 😊
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Gai-Jin
- The Epic Novel of the Birth of Modern Japan
- By: James Clavell
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 50 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 546
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 494
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 490
This epic novel by master writer James Clavell, loosely based on the Namamugi Incident and Anglo-Satsuma War that took place in the late 1800s, is a richly researched, panoramic view of Japan’s budding relationship with the Western powers, its sweeping societal changes, and the political upheaval that followed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Extremely captivating!
- By Adriano on 11-11-15
- Gai-Jin
- The Epic Novel of the Birth of Modern Japan
- By: James Clavell
- Narrated by: John Lee
Hard Going. ....
Reviewed: 04-10-19
Not as engaging as Shogun or Noble House which are stunning books, characters don’t seem to develop enough. Difficult to follow the many characters and as for Angelique, I have to agree with other reviewers, she’s very irritating! Narration I thought was first class. It’s a long book and takes some commitment to complete. Ending is somewhat sudden and disappointing, I would have loved to know what happened next!
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Identity Crisis
- By: Ben Elton
- Narrated by: Ben Elton
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,192
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,069
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,067
A series of apparently random murders draws amiable, old-school Detective Mick Matlock into a world of sex, politics, reality TV and a bewildering kaleidoscope of opposing identity groups. Lost in a blizzard of hashtags, his already complex investigation is further impeded by the fact that he simply doesn’t ‘get’ a single thing about anything anymore. Meanwhile, each day another public figure confesses to having ‘misspoken’ and prostrates themselves before the judgment of Twitter. Begging for forgiveness, assuring the public 'that is not who I am'.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Elton's Rifle!
- By Simon on 04-04-19
- Identity Crisis
- By: Ben Elton
- Narrated by: Ben Elton
Brilliant Observations of a World Gone PC Mad
Reviewed: 03-06-19
Ben Elton has simply nailed it! His precision in identifying, deconstructing and exposing the worst and best of the unstoppable trend of emerging identity politics makes, surprisingly, a very entertaining listen. Perfectly in tune with the times with characters, based on whom you will have no trouble identifying, which cynically manipulate an upcoming referendum creating something akin to hysteria amongst those easily offended and swayed. I loved it!
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Carrion Comfort
- By: Dan Simmons
- Narrated by: Mel Foster, Laural Merlington
- Length: 39 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 379
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 334
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 333
Caught behind the lines of Hitler's Final Solution, Saul Laski is one of the multitudes destined to die in the notorious Chelmno extermination camp. Until he rises to meet his fate and finds himself face to face with an evil far older, and far greater, than the Nazis themselves. Compelled by the encounter to survive at all costs, so begins a journey that for Saul will span decades and cross continents, plunging into the darkest corners of 20th century history to reveal a secret society of beings who may often exist behind the world's most horrible and violent events.
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2 out of 5 stars
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I could feel my life force being drained.
- By Rob on 03-07-12
- Carrion Comfort
- By: Dan Simmons
- Narrated by: Mel Foster, Laural Merlington
Huge Disappointment
Reviewed: 28-05-19
I should have taken stock of the reviews which said this book was way too long, it is. Would benefit from a deep editing to take out much of the over description. Action scenes were sometimes way over stretched whilst the demise of some significant characters almost glossed over. Shame, book had good promise but alas doesn’t deliver for me.
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A Gift of Time
- By: Jerry Merritt
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,146
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,943
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,936
When Micajah Fenton discovers a crater in his front yard with a broken time glider in the bottom and a naked, virtual woman on his lawn, he delays his plans to kill himself. While helping repair the marooned time traveler's glider, Cager realizes it can return him to his past to correct a mistake that had haunted him his entire life. As payment for his help, the virtual creature living in the circuitry of the marooned glider, sends Cager back in time as his 10-year-old self.
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5 out of 5 stars
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OMG the best book EVER!!!
- By Teri on 15-01-18
- A Gift of Time
- By: Jerry Merritt
- Narrated by: Christopher Lane
Stunning Uplifting Listen
Reviewed: 01-05-19
This is the second time I’ve listened this book and loved it just as much as the first time. I’m a big time travel fan and this must be my favourite. It’s a beautiful story interlaced with some dark plot lines which really make you feel for the characters. The science is believable thanks to the depth of research whilst the narration is simply fantastic. Highly recommended on every level. I was so sad it finished and would love there to be a follow on book.
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Erebus: The Story of a Ship
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,943
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,740
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,731
In his major new work, Michael Palin - former Monty Python stalwart and much-loved television globe-trotter - brings to life the world and voyages of HMS Erebus, from its construction in the naval dockyards of Pembroke, to the part it played in Ross’s Antarctic expedition of 1839-43, to its abandonment during Franklin’s ill-fated Arctic expedition, and to its final rediscovery on the seabed in Queen Maud Gulf in 2014.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Epic tale, written and narrated by Michael Palin.
- By Heisenberg on 24-09-18
- Erebus: The Story of a Ship
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
Excellent listen, brilliantly researched, great narration
Reviewed: 26-04-19
Having read Terror, by Dan Simmons, and watched the Ridley Scott mini series, I was drawn to this book to learn more about the life of the Flagship Erebus and her sister ship Terror as well as the lives and times of the amazing men who sailed with them, I was not disappointed. Well researched and written in an engaging style, Michael Palin has nailed it. Great narration gives a real sense of the challenges that were faced by the seamen and the main real life characters of Sir John Franklin, Capt Crozier et al. Highly recommended as a read in its own right and a must if you want to find out more about this epic ship and the mystery surrounding her disappearance in the Arctic.
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Wakenhyrst
- By: Michelle Paver
- Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,237
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,118
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,114
In Edwardian Suffolk, a manor house stands alone in a lost corner of the Fens: a glinting wilderness of water whose whispering reeds guard ancient secrets. Maud is a lonely child growing up without a mother, ruled by her repressive father. When he finds a painted medieval devil in a graveyard, unhallowed forces are awakened. Maud's battle has begun. She must survive a world haunted by witchcraft, the age-old legends of her beloved fen - and the even more nightmarish demons of her father's past.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The Fens are the winners
- By Rachel Redford on 23-05-19
- Wakenhyrst
- By: Michelle Paver
- Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
Superb Gothic Suspense & Horror
Reviewed: 02-04-19
What an amazing story, hugely atmospheric of the time, great building of characters and a compelling story which beautifully resolves at the end. So glad I picked this up and can’t wait to see what else the author has done. I have no hesitation in recommending this book as I loved it!
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Passage
- By: Connie Willis
- Narrated by: Dina Pearlman
- Length: 29 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 80
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 63
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Story4 out of 5 stars 63
Dr. Joanna Lander is a psychologist specializing in near-death experiences. She is about to get help from a new doctor with the power to give her the chance to get as close to death as anyone can.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A masterpiece
- By Val Durow on 02-07-15
- Passage
- By: Connie Willis
- Narrated by: Dina Pearlman
Very slow dull book
Reviewed: 15-01-19
I have never written a poor review previously however, this book was so slow and long and never got interesting until very near the end. Maybe I just didn’t get it but I found the lead character so self absorbed with her own thoughts that it became predictable and unfortunately, boring. I persevered hoping it would get better but there simply wasn’t any reveal worth talking about.
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The '86 Fix
- By: Keith A. Pearson
- Narrated by: Andy Cresswell
- Length: 10 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 338
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 304
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Story4 out of 5 stars 304
Everything wrong with Craig Pelling's life can be traced back to one moment in 1986. But fate hasn't finished with him yet. When a series of unfortunate events pushes him to breaking point, he's thrown a lifeline - a trip back to 1986, to relive one weekend as his 16-year-old self. Does the key to a better future lie in reverting one decision he made over 30 years ago?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Don't do it
- By Louis Lillywhite on 21-11-19
- The '86 Fix
- By: Keith A. Pearson
- Narrated by: Andy Cresswell
Great story with a twist
Reviewed: 15-08-18
Takes a little while to get going but you won’t be disappointed. I particularly liked the nostalgic references to 1986!
As time travel novels go I think this is amongst the best and I’ve read many. Must admit I didn’t see the twist at the end coming and am now looking forward to the conclusion in book 2, I hope it’s as good as the first.
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The Tattooist of Auschwitz
- By: Heather Morris
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18,478
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,623
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Story5 out of 5 stars 16,587
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on the true story of Lale and Gita Sokolov, two Slovakian Jews who survived Auschwitz and eventually made their home in Australia. In that terrible place, Lale was given the job of tattooing the prisoners marked for survival - literally scratching numbers into his fellow victims' arms in indelible ink to create what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Heart-rending story, sensitively narrated.
- By bookylady on 01-03-18
- The Tattooist of Auschwitz
- By: Heather Morris
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage
A harrowing beautiful book
Reviewed: 31-05-18
I listened to this book in one sitting !
The story had me gripped from the beginning with its graphic description of the horror of life in Auschwitz and the impossibility that humanity can still be found there. I cried a number of times but was ultimately uplifted by this incredible true story of love and survival against all odds. Highly recommended 🙂
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