well worth the read

Not had such a long story for a while but it was worth it. thankfully not the usual saga

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Intelligent Science-fiction

There’s intellectual thought behind this book is it All for the greater good for humanity to move forward ? To become the villain to force change ?

Good read and believable futuristic tale

And the narrator is brilliant one of the few American narrators I can listen to in science fiction

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Complex human drama set inspace

I struggled with the first few chapters . So many characters and places to wrestle with quickly . I nearly gave up . Glad I didn't ' t . This is a book you have to actively LISTEN to . Numerous threads and agendas .
Interesting premise .... humanity's progress and expansion into space stifled by a tyrannical quasi religious elite . A sadly recurring theme throughout history .( Galileo ? ) . Exciting story with moments of real tension and pathos . Bittersweet ending . Could there be a sequel ? Excellent narration . Distinct voices for each character . Recommend .

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My favourite narrator

Liked the story. Jefferson Mays is amazing as always. The editing wasn't the best though.

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Jefferson mays!

Mays was the selling point for this book. Never heard of the author but needed to fill the void left by the expanse. Mays is a great narrator and I hope he gets more releases on this genre soon!

Regarding the story being too long, noted in some reviews, just want to point out that this is a trilogy. Quite short in comparison to the expanse.

I enjoyed the story, so much that I’m writing the review before finishing the last book. There may have been a lack of depth and absence of scientific explanation, but the story, in my opinion, makes up for it.

A lot of plans within plans, taking lessons from other sci-fi writers. Not sure where it’s heading for the climax but I have some ideas and I just hope the author goes Down the path I want.

Give it a go, it’s not the expanse, but it’s not trying to be either.

On another note, I listen at 1.5/1.75 speed and Mays is still perfectly clear.

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It's OK but corny. Linear science fiction

I bought this for two reasons. One - it was a recommendation "because you read The Expanse" and two- Jefferson Mays.

Straight off - this is nothing like The Expanse. Nothing. The story is linear. The "plot" is a tired TV series good vs bad. The characters are stereotyped, corny, and unbelievable. The relationships between the characters are adolescent and puerile.

Its descriptive narrative moves at a reasonable pace. It was good company for a few days on my walks but will easily be replaced and forgotten.

Again - if like me you're trying to fill the void left by The Expanse, this isn't it.

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Narrator not for me.

I know it’s a matter of personal opinion but the narrator did not work for me at all. Seems at odds with all the other reviews but after 20 mins I returned the book.

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Excellent Space Opera

if you like the Expanse series then you will like the circuit, well written with involving characters plus narration by one of the best!!

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Space Fan-Tas-Tic

What a great book the circuit is full of an all to believable world with characters that appeal to the reader, or in this case the listener.
Who would think that a robot would be one you can feel for or that those who think there doing good can make us really think what would i do? and how I would feel. Rhett Bruno is starting to become a household k own popular sci fi author with good reason and this show cases why.
Although I think this worked better as a book rather than an audio almost 30hrs of a deep political epic is great and the skills of Jefforson Mays does great with his sonorous take on Cassius and Adam especially.
Some of the female characters i would of thought sounded different in my own head but he does a good job I think and i can see why he is so sought after.
For me the real skill is the political landscape and the insights into the characters that really grip you, something i think Rhett excels at.
For those new to his work then this is a great introduction to his work on audio and I'm sure will be the first of many as his name gathers followers and fans. Hopefully some of his other books follow suit as i think a lot of his work and characters need Audio and as an avid fan of good narration this is all good for us Audio fans.
This audio was requested and i have chosen to leave my thoughts on this.

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Writer probably has OCD!

This may have a plot but I think it is hidden behind the endless detail. World building requires some detail in order to paint a realistic picture. What I don't need is enough detail to paint a world. Combine this with what I choose to call effluent dialogue (like fluent, but shitty), and you have a tedious listen. The narrator was doing his best. I didn't get past the first few chapters.

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