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Existentially Challenged
- The DEDA Files, Book 2
- By: Yahtzee Croshaw
- Narrated by: Yahtzee Croshaw
- Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,131
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,017
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,016
With magic declassified in the UK, the fake psychics and fraudulent healers are running amok, and it's up to the Department of Extradimensional Affairs' newly appointed Skepticism Officers to crack down. But when they set their sights on Modern Miracle, a highly suspicious and fast-growing faith healing cult with remarkably good social media presence, even their skepticism is put to the test.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant
- By UncleSi on 19-12-21
- Existentially Challenged
- The DEDA Files, Book 2
- By: Yahtzee Croshaw
- Narrated by: Yahtzee Croshaw
Amazing background-building, painful end
Reviewed: 12-12-21
"The DEDA Files" is honestly as good as the Rivers Of London series. Although Existentially Challenged is shorter than Differently Morphous, it somehow feels a bit tighter and yet squeezes even more in. The fact that there's no music this time doesn't matter, not when you've got Yahtzee's dulcet tones in your ears.
All the characters are memorable, even if not likeable. Hopefully not spoilers, but I found myself feeling sympathy for Victor (Who I never really liked) and am now crushing majorly on Adam (Who was always my favourite).
Loving that the LGBT and POC rep is even better than before and how almost everyone develops in surprising ways.
The Batman and Robin scene makes me laugh out loud every time and, even with how painful I found the end, there were several very funny moments too.
The world of The DEDA Files is now even richer than it already was, to the point I have headcanons and could very easily see it making a great TV series.
Liz Carr for Elizabeth, maybe Gemma Arterton for Alison?
The ending's "painful" because it made me feel really uneasy and makes it clear there's even more to this story than there already is. That said, I'm glad the ending happened how it did.
Lastly, the fact that Adam is shorter than Alison on the cover art? Awwwww! I love the cover art and want to follow the artist online.
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The Ethical Slut
- A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, & Other Adventures
- By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
- Narrated by: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 492
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 419
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 413
For anyone who has ever dreamed of love, sex, and companionship beyond the limits of traditional monogamy, this groundbreaking guide navigates the infinite possibilities that open relationships can offer. Experienced ethical sluts Dossie Easton and Janet W. Hardy dispel myths and cover all the skills necessary to maintain a successful and responsible polyamorous lifestyle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A wonderful book - and perfect as an audiobook
- By Daniel on 08-01-14
- The Ethical Slut
- A Practical Guide to Polyamory, Open Relationships, & Other Adventures
- By: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
- Narrated by: Janet W. Hardy, Dossie Easton
Unbearable
Reviewed: 05-11-21
Some of the most smug narration I have ever heard. Couldn't even finish Chapter 2. It was impossible to tell who was reading what when.
WASTE.
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: A Third Treasury
- Specials and Spin-offs from the BBC Radio 4 Comedy
- By: Humphrey Lyttelton, Graeme Garden
- Narrated by: Humphrey Lyttelton, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, and others
- Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 136
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 116
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Story4 out of 5 stars 114
A sparkling collection of specials and spin-offs from the award-winning BBC Radio 4 comedy show, plus two tributes to the legendary Humphrey Lyttelton. This third and final Clue treasury features a panoply of specials based around the perennial ‘antidote to panel games’. In the mix are I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Christmas Clue, featuring the team’s unique interpretation of A Christmas Carol; Humph in Wonderland, in which they venture down a rabbit hole; and In Search of Mornington Crescent, in which Andrew Marr peers behind the veil of secrecy surrounding that illustrious game.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great! My review includes my own chapter index
- By corriefan on 15-07-20
- I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue: A Third Treasury
- Specials and Spin-offs from the BBC Radio 4 Comedy
- By: Humphrey Lyttelton, Graeme Garden
- Narrated by: Humphrey Lyttelton, Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Willie Rushton, Stephen Fry
Good old Clue
Reviewed: 19-05-20
Among other things, this has Humph in Wonderland, the tribute concert for Humph, the Christmas Carol version of ISIHAC and the complete Hamish and Dougal series.
A treasury indeed!
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This Audiobook Will Send You to Sleep
- By: Professor K. McCoy, Dr Hardwick
- Narrated by: Bruce Alexander
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 203
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 179
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Story4 out of 5 stars 175
Random House presents This Audiobook Will Send You to Sleep by Professor K. McCoy and Dr Hardwick, read by Bruce Alexander. Sleep smarter. This Audiobook Will Send You to Sleep makes no claims to be fun or interesting. It is an audiobook you can listen to in full confidence that you will find absolutely nothing to stimulate your brain. An audiobook, like no other, that will afford you much sleep and copious amounts of pointless knowledge.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpectedly effective
- By Suzanne on 27-05-18
- This Audiobook Will Send You to Sleep
- By: Professor K. McCoy, Dr Hardwick
- Narrated by: Bruce Alexander
A heading is required, but can't convey much!
Reviewed: 08-01-19
I really enjoy this, but I've been listening to it so much I'm starting to know it by heart. The Audible intro and outro fit well within the book and aren't sudden or harsh. When I first got it I almost found the narration humorous in parts. Really like the reading - will check out what else Bruce Alexander has done
The only gripe I have is how it is split. Sometimes I'd like to listen to one specific segment within a chapter to start with and that's tricky to do with how the chapters have been split.
Depending on your mood and/or how familiar you are with the book, I think you could find it funny or comforting or boring or interesting. Well worth a try - I'll be getting the paper edition and would really love a sequel or two (This Book Will Also Send You To Sleep and .... Oh Yes This Book Will Send You To Sleep As Well).
P.S. Put the speed at 3.50 for however long the music at the beginning is. Try it, seriously
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