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The Rift
- Hard Science Fiction
- By: Brandon Q. Morris
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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There is a huge, bold black streak in the sky. Branches appear out of nowhere over North America, Southern Europe, and Central Africa. People who live beneath The Rift can see it. But scientists worldwide are distressed - their equipment cannot pick up any type of signal from it. The rift appears to consist of nothing. Literally. Nothing. Nada. Niente. Most people are curious but not overly concerned. The phenomenon seems to pose no danger. It is just there. Then something jolts the most hardened naysayers, and surpasses the worst nightmares of the world's greatest scientists.
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Great performance, good story.
- By Josh on 08-10-2019
- The Rift
- Hard Science Fiction
- By: Brandon Q. Morris
- Narrated by: Daniel Thomas May
Great performance, good story.
Reviewed: 08-10-2019
The Rift was a story about a giant crack in the universe. The story follows 3 separate people throughout the few weeks. However, the story falls flat at the end I find. I believe that 90% of the story was actually useless to the plot itself, and served no purpose other than to fill the book, because it did not matter what happened in the end. There was also no tension, no fear of the unknown like if a character was going to survive or not. However, the book itself was not bad. It was an interesting read and I dont regret reading it. The performance was amazing and perfect. The characters fit well and I dont see any issues with it.

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The Martian
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: R. C. Bray
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he's sure he'll be the first person to die there. After a dust storm nearly kills him and forces his crew to evacuate while thinking him dead, Mark finds himself stranded and completely alone with no way to even signal Earth that he's alive - and even if he could get word out, his supplies would be gone long before a rescue could arrive. Chances are, though, he won't have time to starve to death. The damaged machinery, unforgiving environment, or plainold "human error" are much more likely to kill him first.
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Unique, Funny, Genuine.
- By Anthony on 19-03-2014
- The Martian
- By: Andy Weir
- Narrated by: R. C. Bray
Absolute Favourite!
Reviewed: 19-09-2019
This is my absolute favourite book. Everything about it I love. The story, the way its told, the way it uses science that is easy to understand, but not dumbed down. the characters are great too. the performance is also amazing!
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Insurgent
- (Divergent, Book 2)
- By: Veronica Roth
- Narrated by: Emma Galvin
- Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins
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Tris has survived a brutal attack on her former home and family. But she has paid a terrible price. Wracked by grief and guilt, she becomes ever more reckless as she struggles to accept her new future. Yet if Tris wants to uncover the truth about her world, she must be stronger than ever...because more shocking choices and sacrifices lie ahead.
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Very enjoyable!
- By Kari Elise on 14-04-2016
- Insurgent
- (Divergent, Book 2)
- By: Veronica Roth
- Narrated by: Emma Galvin
Little Better
Reviewed: 22-10-2018
audio was perfect! however the story itself could be a little better. If you are a fan of post-apocalyptic books, this is for you!
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
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Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone.... Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
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Steven Fry is the perfect narrator
- By Kate on 28-08-2016
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Book 2
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Great voice, fantastic story.
Reviewed: 17-05-2018
While not as cinematic than the movie, the book is more like real life, which makes it so much better. The voice actor is great! He has the voice of seriousness but is not going to hold back, the effects for things like the tunnel sounds make the book sound SO MUCH better
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The Maze Runner
- The Maze Runner, Book 1
- By: James Dashner
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
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When the doors of the lift crank open, the only thing Thomas remembers is his first name. But he's not alone. He's surrounded by boys who welcome him to the Glade - a walled encampment at the centre of a bizarre and terrible stone maze. Like Thomas, the Gladers don't know why or how they came to be there - or what's happened to the world outside. All they know is that every morning when the walls slide back, they will risk everything - even the Grievers, half-machine, half-animal horror that patrol its corridors, to try and find out.
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Where were these amazing books when I was young?
- By Paulie on 20-09-2014
- The Maze Runner
- The Maze Runner, Book 1
- By: James Dashner
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
Great Story, Great Narrator.
Reviewed: 06-03-2018
The story was great and constantly engaging. The Narrator made the story that much better! Definitely worth the listen. Going to continue with the rest of the series now.
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The Golden Age
- By: Joan London
- Narrated by: Daniel Koek
- Length: 5 hrs and 12 mins
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Perth, 1954. Thirteen-year-old Frank, a refugee from wartime Hungary, is learning to walk again after contracting polio. At The Golden Age Children's Convalescent Home, he meets Elsa, and the two patients form a forbidden, passionate bond. The Golden Age becomes the little world that reflects the larger one, where everything occurs: love, desire, music, death and poetry.
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Shame about the narration
- By Anonymous User on 08-12-2019
- The Golden Age
- By: Joan London
- Narrated by: Daniel Koek
Terrible Book for School
Reviewed: 01-02-2017
What disappointed you about The Golden Age?
It might be a great book for some, but to me, it sucks so much. I find myself falling asleep. This may fit more to people who like to read about peoples lives, not as a school book we must read...
What was most disappointing about Joan London’s story?
The lack of any action that created suspense in the story of at least the first half
Would you be willing to try another one of Daniel Koek’s performances?
It was alright, a bit slow, but at 1.40x speed it was great for me, made the book a bit better too.
What character would you cut from The Golden Age?
I would cut the parts with the babies.