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Call to Arms
- The Corps, Book 2
- De: W. E. B. Griffin
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
- Duración: 14 h y 3 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,162
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,944
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,938
The attack on Pearl Harbor swept America into the raging heart of the war. The stormy South Pacific presented a daring new challenge, and the men of the Corps were ready to fight. An elite fraternity united by a glorious tradition of courage and honor, the Marine Raiders were bound to a triumphant destiny.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Chick Lit
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 12-12-14
- Call to Arms
- The Corps, Book 2
- De: W. E. B. Griffin
- Narrado por: Dick Hill
Tried Really Hard to Like It
Revisado: 09-20-24
I've been very disappointed by this series. I'm uninterested in the "girlfriend" narratives which seem to dominate each book. Much of the prose violates the Chekhov principle that everything mentioned needs to contribute to the story: rather there is a lot of filler that seems intended to inflate the word count. An example is a very detailed description of how a Marine reporting to a superior officer renders a rifle salute (actually from a later volume in the series that I returned): who cares? How does that detail advance the story? Another example is how often the titles, ranks, service branch, and other such details are repeated ad nauseam after the initial use. I tried really hard to get to the parts of the story that should have described action, but was repeatedly disappointed, finally returning Books 3 and 4 in the series.
I was also disappointed by the stilted narration.
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Hunter Killer
- The War with China: The Battle for the Central Pacific
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: Gary Galone
- Duración: 12 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 115
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 96
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 96
Commanding a combined US-South Korea force, the newly promoted US Navy hero Dan Lenson wonders if his embattled group can possibly keep sea lanes open in the Central Pacific as he tries to turn the tide and buy time for the Allies to regroup. But when his own flagship comes under ferocious attack, he must leave it to assume command elsewhere - without knowing when he'll be able to return. In the meantime, SEAL operator Teddy Oberg, escaping from a hellish POW camp, heads west through desolate mountains toward what he hopes will be freedom.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed - book ends half way thru the story
- De Clayton en 02-06-18
- Hunter Killer
- The War with China: The Battle for the Central Pacific
- De: David Poyer
- Narrado por: Gary Galone
Dark, Grim, Authentic, Can't Wait for the Next One
Revisado: 12-19-17
Would you consider the audio edition of Hunter Killer to be better than the print version?
Unknown; in general I prefer audiobooks.
What did you like best about this story?
The characters, situations, and plot arcs seem authentic and realistic.
Which character – as performed by Gary Galone – was your favorite?
Dan, of course.
Any additional comments?
"All due respect" to Gary Galone: learn how to pronounce corpsman, bo's'un, etc.
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Iron Gray Sea
- Destroyermen, Book 7
- De: Taylor Anderson
- Narrado por: William Dufris
- Duración: 16 h y 23 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,697
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,526
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,530
In Taylor Anderson's acclaimed Destroyermen series, a parallel universe adds an extraordinary layer to the drama of World War II. Now, Lieutenant Commander Matthew Reddy, the crew of the USS Walker, and their allies battle an ever-growing host of enemies across the globe in a desperate battle for freedom.
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4 out of 5 stars
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I want longer books!
- De Casey Ferrell en 07-23-12
- Iron Gray Sea
- Destroyermen, Book 7
- De: Taylor Anderson
- Narrado por: William Dufris
It Will Be Hard To Wait for the Next One
Revisado: 08-13-12
If you could sum up Iron Gray Sea in three words, what would they be?
Action-Suspense-Imagination
What other book might you compare Iron Gray Sea to and why?
Lost Regiment series; Jack Campbell's Lost Fleet series: a projection of the culture of the American military at its best into situations that were never anticipated.
Which character – as performed by William Dufris – was your favorite?
Dennis Silva
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