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interesting thoughts, but not very substantial

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-25-24

the author had some interesting thoughts, and chains of reasoning, but it's not very substantial. In supporting his various Theories he likes to conveniently exclude obvious counter arguments and instead chases strawmen, then claims that those who disagree are just "angry". im not angry, i agree with many of his points, but found the arguments, lacking substance. h eloquently and therefore dangerously proposes his conclusion as the conclusion, without troubling to be very conclusive. This book would make a better discussion than a book. As an example, his insistance on imaginary human structures is entertaining and an interesting thought but half baked and needs some greater precision. Something is real when it has agency in the world. he also neglected that maize was mankind first genetic engineered organism.

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engaging, and a good story, but feels like the author skipped the last chapter.

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-10-24

This book is in many ways Spartacus meets Harry Potter. Still it is a unique and engaging story in its own right. truly a hard one to put down once you start. Unfortunately the author never finished this book. I struggled for this reason whether to give it a three or four star review, I settled on four as I did really enjoy listening to the story. but I'm deeply frustrated that the author left pretty much every plot line of significance open at the end. As it's a series I expect there to be some open questions but I also expect some insights to keep me interested. As it is I'm just confused admittedly curious but really asking myself if it'll be worth going into the next book. This book was filled with delicious hints of deep intricate back story just waiting, begging to be discovered but in the end the reader is barely served a sliver of it. It felt like there should have been at least one more chapter to tie up some unfinished business.

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love it

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 09-19-23

loved it. the last two hours you will not be able to stop listening, Ensure you have an adequate chunk of time for it.
this series is fantastic fantasy. I simply recommend.

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great continuation

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 10-03-22

first half was a great continuation of the story the last half was a bit tough to get through if I'm being honest. I won't spoil anything but there were many times when I was thinking to myself ok ok ok I get it let's move on, and I'm normally an extremely patient lover of detailed world building (perhaps its the un-building were I have little patience) all the same if you've made it this far it is worth finishing it up.

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couldn't stop listening

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 08-12-22

I couldn't stop listening simply well written. and if you like logic puzzles you'll love this book. I perhaps listen to too much Sci fi and fantasy stories that I can often find stories too predictable. This one was a perfect mix of not totally unpredictable imagination run wild but also never fully certain of what comes next. there is the occasional satisfaction of having "figured it out" that gives the story a strong logical foundation balanced with the occasional big surprise, to remind you that just like the real world this one has twists of fate that can change everything.

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excellent listen

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-21-22

apowerful story expertly narrated. its a long investment but well worth it. the narrators ability to form a unique vpice for every character and inject emotion into the cadence of the story makes this a true performance.

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good book

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 05-06-21

i had my reservations in the beginning. I wasn't enthusiastic about the insect kinden concept but i came to find it captivating. the writting style storyline, and performance are excellent an easy journey to get list in. Any student of history/anthropology will recognize parallels to reality in the story, which I personally like in that it makes even a hugely fantastical world seem very believable. there's a couple of plot holes (mild spoiler) how could a mechanically inapt spider no matter how talented at acting impersonate a hugely talented engineer in a community of engineers without anyone noticing his sudden inability to do basic engineering or operate the simplest machines? but by in large the complex plot is well thought through and delivered

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thought provoking and deeply interesting

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-25-21

Well written and accessible. just read it, even if you disagree with some conclusions it is thought provoking.

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excellent classic fantasy story

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-31-21

if you like fantasy then I'd recommend for a good engrossing casual listen. plot is a bit formulaic but well executed.

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loved it

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-20-20

i normally don't like full car productions but i actual found this one to be superbly well done and enhanced for being full cast.

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