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G Srikkanth

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A brilliant follow up

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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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Too content and presentation

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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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Brilliant

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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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Amazing experience and a brilliant Live Audiobook

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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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Brilliant Narration. Perfect for game lovers

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4 out of 5 stars
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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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Beautiful story with equally beautiful narration

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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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A fantastic story and brilliantly narrated

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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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Fantastic story and Narration

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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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Narration at its best

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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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Fantastic story and equally brilliant narration

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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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