Justin Hunt

Influential but Not Great

Revisado: 11-07-24

This is a unique work that is clearly very significant to the genre. For those familiar with more modern Sci-fi, you can see how many of those works are influenced by Ubik. In fact, I would argue that "New Who" should just include this book in its credits.

That said, if is genuinely wierd. I found it enjoyable once it takes off. But it almost felt like Mr. Dick didn't know where/how to end it.

But this is just one man's review.

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A Fascinating Look at a Great Tale.

Revisado: 08-20-24

This was a genuinely interesting look at the formation of a pivotal story in Tolkien's greater legenarium.

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A Wonderful Looping Story

Revisado: 05-01-24

I enjoyed this title so much that it makes me feel guilty for having ignored for so long. It is like a Victorian novel is being related by Luis from the Ant-man movies. You get involved in the stories of each of the mains. A Victorian story cycle of sorts. As a satirical look at the society of the era, this is far better than the Edwardian novel "Room with a View." Which, notwithstanding it being from a different period, just doesn't engage you half as much.

I normally find this narrator obnoxious, but he is perfectly suited to this piece and makes it that much richer.

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Good Stories Bad Overall

Revisado: 03-27-24

This was a collection of some truely great works in the genre, some are even said to help define it. However, this collection has such a vast span of quality of narration that some good stories were elevated and some greats were made almost unlistenable. Combine that with not having a true table of contents to help you find specific stories and it makes for a bad overall collection comprised of otherwise good stories. A paradox I could live without.

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It Takes a Minute

Revisado: 03-22-24

Overall this is a fine book, not a great book. It's satirical take on society of the time is almost too firmly established. I found myself wanting to shout, "get on with it" on a few occasions. At about the 2/3 point, it finally starts to pick up and get interesting. All this aside, there are some solid quotes that could be pulled from it, though not enough to land this book a spot in my favorites.

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Not for the Casual Ringer

Revisado: 03-20-24

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio version. Though, I have read it in print before, the reading here makes the poetry seem more pronounced. In any case, this shows the evolution of the story more than it just gives it. Fascinating for hard core Tolkien fans, but it my be a bit much for Lord of the Rings fans that haven't made it through The Silmarillion yet.

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Lots of Dialog

Revisado: 03-04-24

This is a fine book. Though, it should be stated that the movie is such a faithful adaptation that even with this first listen of the book, I was able to feel like I was revisiting the story. That said, the narration was solid enough to make it feel like a qualityvaudio drama.

My one big criticism is that the book lacks a lot of description. In a book with so much dialog, some hints on the attitude of the person speaking would have been nice. That did leave substantial room for interpretation on the part of the narrator, though.

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This Audio Version is Great

Revisado: 12-27-23

I have been familiar with this book and/or the stories therein for some time. The narration fits with it wonderfully.

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A Good Translation

Revisado: 12-15-23

I am always reluctant to try a different translation of a work once I have settled on a favorite. Some translators are too literal, some are to ready to throw out context in favor of a more modern feel, but this one is a nice balance. The narrator's voice carries sufficient gravitas for this piece as well.

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A Significant Piece of Political Philosophy

Revisado: 12-15-23

I came into this audio book already familiar with the work. This translation is a considerably more modern one compared to my copy from 1901. But, that certainly made it more digestible as it is a very dense book with lots to unpack. There are moments where you can get a legitimate look into the politicl mindset that led to the writing of the US Constitution.

The narration is solid, though the amount of accent given to some of the names almost feels exaggerated.

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