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A. Marie

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DO NOT BOTHER

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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 04-08-20

This is amateurish & boring. This is why people treat science fiction as a subpar genre.

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Enjoyable from beginning to end!!

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 03-09-20

I am going to see what other books were written by this author. The story was fab & the acting amazing. I couldn't stop listening!!!

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Delicious

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-19-20

Read nothing about it. This is short, sweet and fun. You won't be sorry. Couldn't stop listening.

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I was really surprised.

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5 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-18-20

It has been a while since a book has shocked me & it did so quite surprisingly & expertly. The performance was fine but when the "robot" voices happened I found that irritating. The performances by the actors was fabulous. Really other than the robot voices I found this a short, sweet, surprising, fun & perfect read.

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Inexpensive or I would have returned.

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2 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-18-20

The reader wasn't my taste & the writing style (while it fit the period) was very dry. It was a complete package of meh quite frankly. Not very thrilling. Not particularly inventive thought the idea was good. It was the execution that wasn't great. Wouldn't read that author again. For sci-fi I myself prefer the "Bobiverse" or anything by Peter Cline (except Dead Moon).

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Childish gossip trash

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Reviewed: 05-31-19

Nothing to see hear. Move along. A true waste of time. You have more to do with your time. It's free for a reason.

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Boring story but great reader.

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1 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Reviewed: 10-31-18

I got this story free & it was worth what I paid. But the narration was fantastically creepy & I loved the special effects. The story was just boring but to be fair I love horror but tend to hate supernatural/fake stuff. Good horror can get by with me though. This...meh. I had to write a review though because the narrator was top notch & he took a boring story & merely with his voice made me sit on the edge of my seat.

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Can Dennis Taylor do no wrong?

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Reviewed: 10-10-18

Dennis Taylor + Ray Porter= perfection. I zipped through the bobiverse books twice & now I bought this book & discovered to my surprise & delight its just as wonderful as the bobiverse books. I love the rhythm of Porter's voice & how he brings dimension & depth to characters Taylor has breathed into life. Porter is my fave reader & Taylor (who came out of nowhere) is in my top 3 of all time favorite writers now. I cannot ever imagine tiring of these two together. If you love science do not hesitate to buy this book & the bobiverse series.

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This story just made me pull a Joey.

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-22-18

I am not even 1/4 into this book yet but I can't stop listening. I listen while I key at work & not only am I exclaiming out loud (not so atypical for me if the book is good) but today I told my co-worker she would have to put my kindle in the freezer for me. If you ever watched "Friends" the TV show you'll get this. Will Patton is quickly becoming my favorite reader. So far this book is engrossing & it's like crack to me so even though I'm not close to finishing I have to highly recommend. Stephen King + Will Patton = winner winner.

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It sounded interesting but...no.

Overall
2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-20-17

What would have made The Kafir Project better?

I think the major problem was that the author had a destination for the story which IMO is a mistake. You need rich characters, put them in a situation & let the story unfold for you. If you're fascinated as an author it may find an audience. This story seemed to be backwards. Here's where I want to drive it & now I'll find a way to get there. The story seemed to want to teach a lesson rather than just be entertaining. I have to confess I almost didn't finish it. I couldn't tell you any of the names of the characters or even how it ended (and I did finish it). It was so disappointing I went back & read a few Peter Clive novels afterwards to wash away the bitter feeling. I had to force myself to finish it. The last time I forced myself to finish a fiction novel was about 35 years ago when I was reading Battlefield Earth. That book almost killed me it was so bad. At least it kept me from being sucked into Scientology. Someone wanted to do some Dianetics work with me & I thought it sounded cool but when I realized the same jerk-off who wrote Dianetics wrote that pieces of crap Battlefield Earth I ducked out. This book is NOT that bad (no book is). I've just read so many fantastic books as of late that this one just hit a sour note for me. It's not memorable. The characters are bland as milk toast & add in the reader & it is just a boring mess.

Would you ever listen to anything by Lee Burvine again?

Probably not.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Seth Andrews?

I am a huge fan of Seth Andrews. I don't say this lightly, he shouldn't be reading fiction. He has a great radio voice but that doesn't translate to being a good actor or reader. The presentation of the material hurt the story which wasn't great to begin with. I wouldn't recommend anyone I like because the book is so boring.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Boredom. I almost didn't finish it. Able to time view? Sounds awesome. Forward by Krauss??? Can't possibly be bad. Dissing religion? Sign me up. Perhaps my hopes were too high.

Any additional comments?

Meh.

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