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Split the Party
- Spells, Swords, & Stealth Series #2
- Written by: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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Fleeing from a vengeful king has sent the former NPCs across Solium's borders, into the kingdom of Alcatham. As wanted fugitives, they head to the small farming village of Briarwillow, hoping to blend in, lay low, and avoid trouble at all costs. Unfortunately, Briarwillow has problems all its own, and its troubles quickly become theirs. If they hope to survive long enough to escape, they'll have to tackle an all-but-forgotten mystery buried at the town's border as well as seek the wisdom of a mysterious group of mages.
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A brilliant follow up
- By G Srikkanth on 24-12-24
- Split the Party
- Spells, Swords, & Stealth Series #2
- Written by: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
A brilliant follow up
Reviewed: 24-12-24
Great story. Great performance and a wonderful story to listen to. This is a wonderful followup to the first book. I can't stop at this one. one to next book.
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The WEIRDest People in the World
- How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous
- Written by: Joseph Henrich
- Narrated by: Korey Jackson
- Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins
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In The WEIRDest People in the World, Joseph Henrich draws on cutting-edge research in anthropology, psychology, economics, and evolutionary biology to explore these questions and more. He illuminates the origins and evolution of family structures, marriage, and religion, and the profound impact these cultural transformations had on human psychology. Mapping these shifts through ancient history and late antiquity, Henrich reveals that the most fundamental institutions of kinship and marriage changed dramatically under pressure from the Roman Catholic Church.
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Too content and presentation
- By G Srikkanth on 27-11-24
- The WEIRDest People in the World
- How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous
- Written by: Joseph Henrich
- Narrated by: Korey Jackson
Too content and presentation
Reviewed: 27-11-24
It's one of the brilliant books I have read so far on Human & Social Psychology. It's been a revelation on how we have formed our ideas and thoughts of the millennium.
The presentation is truly remarkable. I loved it and will revist it once more.
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Death Served Cold
- India’s Most Dangerous Women Murderers
- Written by: Sourabh Mukherjee
- Narrated by: Annie
- Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
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Death Served Cold is a painstakingly researched collection of true, blood-curdling accounts of gruesome murders committed by India’s most dangerous women over the last three decades. These stories explore the dark recesses of the female psyche and challenge popular stereotypes by revealing shocking excesses of sadism and aggression rarely associated with women.
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gripping
- By Jaswinder on 20-12-23
- Death Served Cold
- India’s Most Dangerous Women Murderers
- Written by: Sourabh Mukherjee
- Narrated by: Annie
Brilliant
Reviewed: 25-05-23
Some unbelievable true stories narrated in a beautiful manner. Top marks for the audible production and top marks for the real life stories.
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Ender's Game Alive: The Full Cast Audioplay
- Written by: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Full Cast Recording
- Length: 7 hrs and 24 mins
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Experience Ender’s Game as you’ve never heard it before! With an all-new, original script written by Orson Scott Card, Ender’s Game Alive is a full-cast audio drama that reimagines the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning classic.
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Stellar performance by the cast.
- By Aravind P G on 08-10-24
- Ender's Game Alive: The Full Cast Audioplay
- Written by: Orson Scott Card
- Narrated by: Full Cast Recording
Amazing experience and a brilliant Live Audiobook
Reviewed: 20-05-23
Thousands have reviewed the book, but only a few have reviewed this particular format of the audiobook. Allow me to assist you in making a decision about whether to purchase it or not.
"Ender's Game Alive: The Full Case Audioplay" is not a straightforward narration of the original book by Orson Scott Card. Instead, it is a re-enactment of the events with different actors portraying different characters. The entire book unfolds through conversations, without any narration interrupting the dialogue. To illustrate, let's consider a simple example: In the original narration, you would hear the complete sentence, "He looked around the table and saw that there were only a few chairs. He asked, 'Is that all?'" However, in this audiobook, you would only hear the line, "Is that all?" The author has reimagined the book in a way that allows us to grasp what's happening solely through the characters' conversations.
The conversational style works effectively, immersing you in the world of Ender as if you were listening to a play without a narrator. Through the characters' dialogue, you construct the world in your mind without the need for explicit descriptions. It's akin to experiencing "Avatar" and independently envisioning the world of the Na'vi.
What works exceptionally well in this audiobook format? All the voice actors deliver outstanding performances, each with a distinct and clear voice, eliminating any confusion about which character is speaking. While the voice of Ender may not precisely match that of a six-year-old, the actor brings the character to life in such a way that you can vividly imagine Ender in your mind. Personally, I was captivated by Major Graph's voice, which truly captured the essence of a mission-driven character solely focused on the outcome. Their arguments with the Chief Psychologist provide a prime example of the engaging listening experience, as you gain insight into Ender's world through their exchanges.
Additionally, the manageable number of characters to remember is another strength of this audiobook. With the primary focus on Ender and a select few supporting characters, it's easy to recognize their voices, ensuring you won't struggle to identify who is who. However, it is important to note that finishing the audiobook in a few sittings is key. This approach helps maintain a fresh connection between the voices and the corresponding characters. Since there is no option to easily backtrack and identify who is speaking, it is advisable to stay engaged throughout the listening experience.
What might pose a challenge? The only difficulty listeners might encounter is imagining the setting, scenario, and events since there are no explicit descriptions. Everything is unveiled solely through the conversations between characters. At times, you must rely on your own imagination to create the setting and the world. However, having watched the movie adaptation, I found that my imagined world closely aligned with what was portrayed on screen. Therefore, I don't believe this will significantly impede your immersive experience. As previously mentioned, completing the audiobook in a few sittings will help maintain the connection between the voices and the characters.
In conclusion, "Ender's Game Alive: The Full Case Audioplay" is a brilliant way to revisit the world of Ender or serves as an excellent introduction to the series for first-time readers. While the book has faced criticism for its limited number of female characters, it's essential to remember that it was not written in our present-day "woke" era, where there is a greater emphasis on diverse representation.
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God of War
- Written by: J. M. Barlog, Cory Barlog
- Narrated by: Alastair Duncan
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
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His vengeance against the gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive...and teach his son to do the same. This startling reimagining of God of War deconstructs the core elements that defined the series - satisfying combat, breathtaking scale, and a powerful narrative - and fuses them anew.
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Wonderful piece of art
- By The gamer on 03-09-21
- God of War
- Written by: J. M. Barlog, Cory Barlog
- Narrated by: Alastair Duncan
Brilliant Narration. Perfect for game lovers
Reviewed: 25-01-23
The book reads like a game mission and that's it strength and it's drawback. Lovers of the game will love the book but as someone who hasn't played the game, it was just an action adventure ride.
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Piranesi
- Written by: Susanna Clarke
- Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
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Piranesi lives in the House. Perhaps he always has. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. But mostly, he is alone.
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Enjoyable
- By Asi on 07-02-24
- Piranesi
- Written by: Susanna Clarke
- Narrated by: Chiwetel Ejiofor
Beautiful story with equally beautiful narration
Reviewed: 23-11-22
What's to love about Piranesi? It's not likely that you come across a fiction set in a fantasy world and yet not being a fantasy fiction.
The plot takes time to warm up and once it does you are hooked to know what's happening. That's the key, "What's Happening" and not "What happened".
The book will also leave you with questions about humanity and what it means to be ALIVE.
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Legends & Lattes
- Written by: Travis Baldree
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
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After decades of raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian is finally hanging up her sword for good. Now she sets her sights on a new dream—one that involves pulling more shots than punches. Armed with hope and a hard-earned secret, she plans to open the first coffee shop in Thune. To build something that will last, Viv needs a new crew. She enlists a gruff hob builder shunned by humans, and a shy baker whose cinnamon rolls are to die for. Then there’s Tandri, a charming succubus who’s determined not to let anyone assume anything about her.
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sweet and cute
- By biji on 12-01-25
- Legends & Lattes
- Written by: Travis Baldree
- Narrated by: Travis Baldree
A fantastic story and brilliantly narrated
Reviewed: 13-11-22
L&L, how do you call it, is a Fantasy Fiction Drama book and it's unlike anything I have read on the genre so far. It's simple, easy to understand, goes with a smooth flow and in the end, a very satisfying listen.
The book is a story about an Orc who wants to leave her old life behind and start something anew. That something is a Cafe. It's a very interesting plot line. What can you write about this story?
It seems that you don't need to write a lot to impress a reader. A short book with wonderful characters and a tightly woven storyline is more than enough.
What a lovely listen this has been. One of my top favourites along with the likes of Kings of Wyld & Orconomics.
Pick it up and you won't regret.
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NPCs
- Written by: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
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What happens when the haggling is done and the shops are closed? When the quest has been given, the steeds saddled, and the adventurers are off to their next encounter? They keep the world running, the food cooked, and the horses shoed, yet what adventurer has ever spared a thought or concern for the Non-Player Characters? In the town of Maplebark, four such NPCs settle in for a night of actively ignoring the adventurers drinking in the tavern when things go quickly and fatally awry.
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Enjoyed the Audio book
- By Amazon Customer on 18-04-23
- NPCs
- Written by: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
Fantastic story and Narration
Reviewed: 09-11-22
The book surprised me by all counts. It's short, crisp, exciting and narrated extremely well.
I was coming back of the wonderful Orconomics books and wanted to read something similar. Light hearted, fantasy, action and humour.
NPCs has all the elements except for the amazing humour in Orconomics or Kings of the Wyld. However, that's not a negative point since rest of the book keeps us interested and hooked throughout.
The concept is beautiful and so are the characters. You will love it if you like this type of Genre.
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Musashi
- Written by: Eiji Yoshikawa, Charles S. Terry - translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
- Length: 53 hrs and 24 mins
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The classic samurai novel about the real exploits of the most famous swordsman. Miyamoto Musashi becomes a reluctant hero to a host of people whose lives he has touched and by whom he has been touched. Inevitably, he has to pit his skill against the naked blade of his greatest rival.
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The Journey of a Zen Samurai
- By valmick on 27-11-24
- Musashi
- Written by: Eiji Yoshikawa, Charles S. Terry - translator
- Narrated by: Brian Nishii
Narration at its best
Reviewed: 13-10-22
If there is one book you would love to listen to, this book is the answer. While the story of Mushahi is famous far and wide, the narrator does a brilliant job in bringing life to the characters.
His voice modulation, pronunciation of names among other things make the audiobook a treat to listen to.
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Heroes Die
- The First of the Acts of Caine
- Written by: Matthew Stover
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
- Length: 22 hrs and 28 mins
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Renowned throughout the land of Ankhana as the Blade of Tyshalle, Caine has killed his share of monarchs and commoners, villains and heroes. He is relentless, unstoppable, simply the best there is at what he does. At home on Earth, Caine is Hari Michaelson, a superstar whose adventures in Ankhana command an audience of billions.
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Fantastic story and equally brilliant narration
- By G Srikkanth on 06-09-22
- Heroes Die
- The First of the Acts of Caine
- Written by: Matthew Stover
- Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki
Fantastic story and equally brilliant narration
Reviewed: 06-09-22
Oh my oh my. A fantastic Sci-fi fantasy narrated in a masterful manner that keeps you hooked till the end.
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