Neal Stephenson hit the ball put of the park with Anathem. Read it, yet?
Yes, and I loved it. It was very slow starting, though. I listened to it on an audiobook, and those first few chapters, explaining the history and definitions of Stephenson's post-apocalyptic fantasy world, were mind-numbing. Luckily, the characters in the concent, are very engaging, and we readers quickly come to care about Erasmus, his teacher, Fra Orolo, and his friends.
Later on, you have all of the sex, violence, suspense, and adventure anyone could wish for to keep turning pages, or listening to an audiobook for hours.
It was a slow start, wasn't it? I didn't listen by audiobook, and the glossary in the back helped immensely.
by Flo Belanger 5 years ago
Have you ever listened to one? If so, which audiobook would you recommend?
by Jacqueline Williamson BBA MPA MS 9 years ago
What’s Your Favorite Audiobook?Whether busily involved with housework or driving home from a hectic day at the office; there is nothing like the companionship of a “good book.” This is especially true today when audiobooks can give you the benefit of a book without the hassle of having to find...
by Georgie Lowery 11 years ago
What's your favorite post-apocalyptic novel?I read a lot of this kind of fiction, and I'm looking for something interesting. It doesn't have to involve zombies, I like stuff like The Stand and The Postman. I also like the new wave of teen dystopian future books like The Hunger Games. Help a girl...
by tiginban 14 years ago
Hi,I come from an oral storytelling background and have decided to create some children's audio books. The stories are lively, short and have have interesting characters who embark on adventures. Any advice on content or how to publish to audiobook?
by Chasuk 12 years ago
I have friends who tell me that they have "read" a book, when they have actually listened to it. This blurring of the lines bothers me; I consider reading a book and listening to it as two entirely different acts. Does this bother anyone else?Note: I am _not_ denigrating audiobooks....
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