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Shoggoth's Old Peculiar: A Free Short Story by Neil Gaiman, Plus a Preview of The Ocean at the End of the Lane
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 1,651
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,491
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Story4 out of 5 stars 1,497
"Shoggoth’s Old Peculiar", a short story from Neil Gaiman's collection Smoke and Mirrors, follows an American student’s walking tour of the British coastline, which takes an odd turn when he comes to the town of Innsmouth.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Change of selection
- By Janice on 05-22-13
- Shoggoth's Old Peculiar: A Free Short Story by Neil Gaiman, Plus a Preview of The Ocean at the End of the Lane
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
Creepy yet Wonderful
Reviewed: 07-23-13
Would you listen to Shoggoth's Old Peculiar: A Free Short Story by Neil Gaiman, Plus a Preview of The Ocean at the End of the Lane again? Why?
Oh I'd love to listen to it again. The short is shrouded in mystery to a point where I want to read all of the literature on which it is based then go back again and look for clues to what really happened.
What did you like best about this story?
How it wasn't afraid to be vague, to leave things undefined.
What about Neil Gaiman’s performance did you like?
What didn't I? The accents were spot on, the timing was perfect, and I often forgot that it was just the one person reading it.
If you could take any character from Shoggoth's Old Peculiar: A Free Short Story by Neil Gaiman, Plus a Preview of The Ocean at the End of the Lane out to dinner, who would it be and why?
I'd want to go hang out with the narrator of the Ocean at the End of the Lane. He sounds like an interesting guy.
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane
- A Novel
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 6 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24,864
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 22,583
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 22,537
A middle-aged man returns to his childhood home to attend a funeral. He is drawn to the farm at the end of the road, where, when he was seven, he encountered a most remarkable girl, Lettie Hempstock. Forty years earlier, a man committed suicide in a stolen car at this farm at the end of the road. Like a fuse on a firework, his death lit a touchpaper and resonated in unimaginable ways. The darkness was unleashed, something scary and thoroughly incomprehensible to a little boy. And Lettie - magical, comforting, wise beyond her years - promised to protect him, no matter what.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Shadows Dissolved in Vinegar
- By Cynthia on 06-20-13
- The Ocean at the End of the Lane
- A Novel
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
Perfection
Reviewed: 07-23-13
If you could sum up The Ocean at the End of the Lane in three words, what would they be?
Thrilling, mystical, magical
What other book might you compare The Ocean at the End of the Lane to and why?
Some of its childlike qualities remind me of the Sword in the Stone, where the story focuses on a young protagonist but carries much of the wisdom of an adult.
Which scene was your favorite?
The protagonist's reprieve at the old farm.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Was there one that wasn't?
Any additional comments?
This book is spectacular from beginning to end. There's nothing that can truly express it's magic without listening to it. Give it a try - it's well worth your time.
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Redshirts
- A Novel with Three Codas
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 23,600
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 21,731
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Story4 out of 5 stars 21,695
Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union since the year 2456. Life couldn’t be better…until Andrew begins to pick up on the facts that (1) every Away Mission involves some kind of lethal confrontation with alien forces; (2) the ship’s captain, its chief science officer, and the handsome Lieutenant Kerensky always survive these confrontations; and (3) at least one low-ranked crew member is, sadly, always killed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not his Wheal-house
- By P. Stover on 09-16-13
- Redshirts
- A Novel with Three Codas
- By: John Scalzi
- Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
Well, at least the reader tried.
Reviewed: 06-09-13
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Someone who can ignore sloppy writing.
What could John Scalzi have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Not tagged "he/she/name said" to the end of EVERY LINE.
What does Wil Wheaton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He has a wonderful reading style, I just couldn't take the repetition in the source material.
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
It might have had I managed to make it beyond the second chapter.
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Grave Peril
- The Dresden Files, Book 3
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32,854
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 28,572
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28,448
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden has had a rough couple of weeks. As the only openly practicing professional wizard in the Chicago area, he has squared off against a multitude of supernatural bad guys. Harry has won the day against demons, poltergeists, sorcerers, trolls, vampires, werewolves, and even an evil faerie godmother. You might think nothing could spook him. You would be wrong.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Spike makes good
- By Lakejewel on 03-22-10
- Grave Peril
- The Dresden Files, Book 3
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
It Just Got Real
Reviewed: 02-07-13
Who was your favorite character and why?
I'm partial to Bob, though Michael was surprisingly likeable despite his hard-core Christianity. Points to both the author and the reader for making him such a deep character.
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The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
- By: Arthur Conan Doyle
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming
- Length: 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 7,174
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6,141
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6,154
The season of gift-giving is here, and this year we've got something special for our members: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Yuletide whodunit "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle". In this holiday-themed short story, Sherlock Holmes and his trusty sidekick, Dr. Watson, follow the trail of a lost hat and a Christmas goose through the streets of London and into a rapidly expanding mystery.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Who Doesn't Want 2 Goose a Carbuncle 4 Christmas?
- By Darwin8u on 12-10-12
- The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
- By: Arthur Conan Doyle
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming
Wonderfully Narrated
Reviewed: 02-07-13
Would you consider the audio edition of The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle to be better than the print version?
Yes, if only because Alan Cumming is so wonderful.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle?
The reveal of what ridiculousness had actually happened.
What does Alan Cumming bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Aside from the appropriate accent, I'd have to say a bit more life. Sherlock Holmes, however wonderful the stories are in actuality, tend to read a bit dry for me. Cumming made it so much better.
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Fool Moon
- The Dresden Files, Book 2
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37,428
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 32,713
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 32,621
Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden is Chicago's only openly practicing wizard. He is also dead broke. His vast knowledge and magical skills are unfortunately matched by his talent for making powerful enemies and alienating friends. With little more than his integrity left, he accepts an offer of work from Lt. Karin Murphy of Chicago's Special Investigations Unit. He wants to redeem himself in Murphy's eyes and make enough money to quiet his rumbling stomach.
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5 out of 5 stars
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One of the best books I've read in a long time!
- By Just Dave on 05-06-10
- Fool Moon
- The Dresden Files, Book 2
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
Awesome
Reviewed: 02-07-13
Would you listen to Fool Moon again? Why?
There was so much going on that I think a second listen-through wouldn't be such a bad idea. Especially with so many of the characters popping back up in later books.
What did you like best about this story?
The humor.
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Storm Front
- The Dresden Files, Book 1
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
- Length: 8 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 56,448
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 49,343
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 49,261
A call from a distraught wife, and another from Lt. Murphy of the Chicago PD Special Investigation Unit makes Harry believe things are looking up, but they are about to get worse, much worse. Someone is harnessing immense supernatural forces to commit a series of grisly murders. Someone has violated the first law of magic: Thou Shalt Not Kill. Tracking that someone takes Harry into the dangerous underbelly of Chicago, from mobsters to vampires....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Story, Distracting Sound Engineering
- By Tom on 05-20-10
- Storm Front
- The Dresden Files, Book 1
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: James Marsters
Addicting
Reviewed: 11-26-12
What did you love best about Storm Front?
The constantly moving story, the characters, and Dresden's wonderfully witty narration.
What other book might you compare Storm Front to and why?
Some years ago I picked up the Anita Blake Vampire novels and fell in love with the witty supernatural person reluctantly working with the cops to deal with the wrongdoers in the world. This book had the same basic theme, though it far surpassed the Anita Blake series in everything from characterization to plot. Also it didn't rapidly descend into porn, which I appreciate.
Which scene was your favorite?
Dresden with his skull and Mr. Mann? The giddiness after he defeated the spider? Visiting Mac at the pub? All of them?
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The book as a whole was good enough for me to finish in less than two days. I haven't had that kind of addiction to a book in YEARS.
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Batman: Knightfall
- By: Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Bob Sessions, Michael Gough, Peter Marinker, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 10
In this thrilling radio drama, Batman has been crippled by his fiercest foe ever: Bane, a villain of superhuman strength, cunning and evil.Gotham City is reeling from the shocking news that Batman is confined to a wheelchair. Who will now protect the innocent from the dangerous inmates of Arkham Asylum, whom Bane has released? A new hero - Azrael - takes up the mantle of the Bat. But Azrael is a more brutal Batman than Bruce Wayne, and far more eager to punish the guilty than to protect the innocent.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Not Bad
- By K. Cyr on 11-26-12
- Batman: Knightfall
- By: Dirk Maggs
- Narrated by: Bob Sessions, Michael Gough, Peter Marinker, Kerry Shale
Not Bad
Reviewed: 11-26-12
Would you try another book from Dirk Maggs and/or the narrators?
Perhaps, depending on the story.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
I can't think of any way. This is a beautiful piece of work, I just... didn't love it.
Have you listened to any of the narrators’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Not that I know of, though I thought they all did a wonderful job. This is especially true of the gentleman who voiced the Joker. Those are massive clown-shoes to fill, and he did so wonderfully.
Could you see Batman: Knightfall being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?
Not really.
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The Once and Future King
- By: T. H. White
- Narrated by: Neville Jason
- Length: 33 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 5,568
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,895
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Story4 out of 5 stars 4,897
The complete "box set" of T. H. White's epic fantasy novel of the Arthurian legend. The novel is made up of five parts: "The Sword in the Stone", "The Witch in the Wood", "The Ill-Made Knight", "The Candle in the Wind", and "The Book of Merlyn".
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5 out of 5 stars
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My favorite book this year.
- By Robert on 12-13-12
- The Once and Future King
- By: T. H. White
- Narrated by: Neville Jason
Delightful
Reviewed: 11-08-12
What did you love best about The Once and Future King?
The tongue-in-cheek humor that runs through the narration.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Once and Future King?
I was fond of Gawaine's story of his escapades in the crusades.
What about Neville Jason’s performance did you like?
The speaking mannerisms of each important character. He did a wonderful job filling out the colorful dialogue present throughout the book.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It is FAR too long for that, but I do enjoy listening to long stretches of it.
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