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The Great Zoo of China
- Narrated by: Sean Mangan
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
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Publisher's Summary
It is a secret the Chinese government has been keeping for 40 years. They have found a species of animal no one believed even existed. It will amaze the world.
Now the Chinese are ready to unveil their astonishing discovery within the greatest zoo ever constructed. A small group of VIPs and journalists has been brought to the zoo deep within China to see its fabulous creatures for the first time. Among them is Dr Cassandra Jane 'CJ' Cameron, a writer for National Geographic and an expert on reptiles.The visitors are assured by their Chinese hosts that they will be struck with wonder at these beasts, that they are perfectly safe, and that nothing can go wrong...
Get ready for action on a gigantic scale!
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- Emily Webb
- 09-08-2015
Gripping from start to finish.
I absolutely loved The Great Zoo of China. Matthew Reilly's descriptions are vivid and out of this world! I was gripped throughout and absolutely love the lead character Dr CJ Cameron. The narration of this book was really enjoyable.
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- Elouise
- 13-05-2015
Don't waste your time
Predictable and I felt the author was extremely lazy with this story. Very disappointed - this was my first audio book - won't be reading this authors books
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- David
- 26-02-2015
Last minute saves abound!
I enjoyed the premise of this book and the first few chapters hooked me, but as soon as the action begins, it quickly becomes a series of alternating last minute saves by either a dragon (if being attacked by the Chinese) or the Chinese (if being attacked by a dragon). I can take one or two of these scenarios playing out in an action story, but it happens over and over again and gets so predictable it becomes tedious.
The only other book I've read of Matthew Reilly is Ice Station, which was fantastic, but like another reviewer mentioned, a lot of his ideas are recycled here. Swap out the ice station for a zoo, killer whales for dragons, corrupt american military for Chinese security, putting an injured marine in a service chute to be rescued later for putting in injured CIA agent into a service chute to be rescued later, and a friendly helpful seal for a friendly helpful dragon. Oh and the obligatory child that needs saving, of course.
Okay to switch your brain off for, but beware if you've already read some of the authors other work.
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- Wayne
- 07-08-2015
Brilliant simply brilliant
If you love dragons then you'll love this book.
Matthew brings reality to the mystical dragon.
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- Mecaza
- 17-05-2015
Always love Matthew Reilly - this is no exception
What did you like about this audiobook?
I have loved all of Matthew Reilly's books and this is no exception. Started off very well... especially for me as I have visited that part of China that he describes so well. He also has a very good understanding of the modern day Chinese aims and goals - and why their current culture impedes their aims to be Number 1 in the world in all things!. I saw all of that for myself.
I was almost half way through the book when I found myself second guessing (correctly) the author!! I have NEVER been able to second guess him before and I was a bit disappointed. But then I realised that the first half of the book is more concerned with the setup and the second half is definitely the old Matthew Reilly - very edge of your seat action - no way you will second guess any of that :) At one point I thought to myself "ohh out of the frying pan into the fire..." and the narrator echoed my words almost immediately.
I would give it 4.5 stars if I could.. 4 seems a bit mean :)
Thanks Matthew - keep on writing!!! (less)
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Good research, keeps the mysteries building
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- James K.
- 06-12-2014
The great zoo of lameness....
Avoid at all costs! The narration is poor and the story line is extremely predictable/basic. Please don't make the same mistake that I did!
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- Brett
- 02-09-2015
Thrill ride
Best book I have "read" in a long time. can't wait for is next from Matthew Reilly.
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- peter
- 19-07-2015
Enthralling
What a great idea for a story and so captivating I was taken from start to end. I think this is Reilly's best yet but thats a big call.
love the Reilly/Mangan combo keep it up guys.
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- Christine Denniss
- 12-07-2015
I love listening to the audio books.
I can't get enough of Matthews books. Fast moving and your imagination runs wild. marvelous
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- Cherie
- 26-06-2015
Breathtaking
Wow such a breathtaking fast moving novel.... I enjoyed every amazing wonderful second.
Thank you!
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