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Weaponized
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 20 hrs and 21 mins
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Summary
Weaponized is a thrilling far-future adventure by acclaimed science fiction author Neal Asher.
A bright new future for humanity—or a dark and inescapable past.
Ursula has lived twice the normal human lifespan, courtesy of the latest technology. But now she’s struggling to find excitement and purpose, so signs up to the Polity’s military. She excels in weapons development, and progresses rapidly up the ranks. But after botching a powerful new ammunition test, she’s dismissed from service.
Hunting for a simpler, more meaningful existence, the ex-soldier heads for the stars. And after founding a colony on the hostile planet of Threpsis, Ursula finally feels alive. Then deadly raptors attack and the colonists are forced to adapt in unprecedented ways. The raptors also raise a deeply troubling question: how could the Polity miss these apex predators? And alien ruins? Meanwhile, biophysicist Oren has formed his own survival plan—one he’ll pursue at any cost.
As a desperate battle erupts to consume the planet, Ursula finds she must dig deep into her past to ensure humanity’s future.
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- Mr
- 30-07-22
interesting concept not well executed
Nano this. Nano that. Inconsistent plot with ever so too convenient devices used to get from A to B. Also wasn't a fan of the Now, Near Past and Past chapter structure. I liked the idea underpinning the plot, and the protagonist, but the novelty wore off quickly and it was a chore to finish it in the end.
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- Jakub Hampl
- 02-02-23
Ruined by overly elaborate narrative structure
The book employs a more complex narrative structure than most Asher novels. There is a reason for this (explained in the last chapter), which I found reasonably satisfying, but it makes the whole reading experience more frustrating than is necessary with stories being constantly interrupted. I’d like to read the “editors cut” of this novel where the story is actually chronological. Some changes would need to be made, but I believe the novel would read better.
Overall I consider this the weakest of the Polity books published so far, although there are some fairly interesting themes; notably there is a solid focus on the effects of body modification and adaptation.
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- Bob
- 01-08-22
Some technical issues. OK story
Peter Noble is normally a good narrator, but there seem to be, in my download anyway, some technical problems. Very occasionally there was some crackling. The mike setup seemed to amplify and slur his 's'. Leading to an exaggerated Sean Connery impression. The balance felt wrong with strong bass but less middle frequency. Overall it was hard to understand.
The story itself needs editing. I found myself lost and impatient. I don't mind time jumps as long as they are clear. But I found myself distracted by trying to puzzle what had just happened. Then working out we were in the past. If the sound quality had been better then maybe I would have been quicker on the mark.
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- Kindle Customer
- 15-05-23
Not bad but....
Quite interesting story,supposedly part of authors bigger uniwerse(1 his book in my case i think). Story and idea really decent but dragged a bit at the end. Character building is awesome,thanks to that thou
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- steve thorpe
- 05-01-23
Great
Love Neil Asher, always look forward to a polity novel, that adds to the overall narrative
Looking forward to the next one
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- simon spencer
- 03-01-23
Gives an insight into the Jain.
An interesting expanse into the Polity mindset in the early Prador war using Jain biotech.
An overview of Neal Asher's Polity universe will help but it is also a stand alone novel.
A very interesting listen with as usual many diverse ideas that expand as the story progresses.
Mr. Asher perhaps a sequel for Ursula is a possibility, Nursum as well.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-12-22
Not convinced
Been a massive fan of this setting, but this is just mehh and doesn’t really fit for me.
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- S. Tilly
- 11-10-22
Favourite Asher Book
Superb story, my favourite Asher book to date, narrated supremely, as always, by Peter Noble.
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- Steve Bowen
- 04-10-22
slow start but worth the effort
classic Asher, interesting end, perhaps a few too many flash backs.
Overall an excellent book.
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- Akor O.
- 15-09-22
Interesting take on evolution.
The premise and arc was really interesting but it felt too much time was spent in some unnecessary detail.
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- Tipz
- 28-06-22
Asher fan
to understand this story one needs to be avide fan of the Polity world love this story wild as it was weird
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- Murray King
- 26-06-22
Enjoyed the story bar the author intro
Great narration. Liked the main character arc. Enthralled as before with Asher's biotech creations and corruption of humans and nature.
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