What is blueshift?

The narrator was great, but the story was a let down. The title of the book sounded interesting but had little to do with the story. It was disappointing. Was annoyed that I wasted my time listening to this audiobook.

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intruiging

an intriguing peek into the possibilities of the human psyche, and quite a plausible tale

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This would make for a great movie as well

A very solid story with characters that you can both love and hate. It has a nice span of events that takes you through a range of environments and varying levels of danger and action.

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It was ok

I wasn’t very engaged. It was an ok story. It’s an ok book. I didn’t feel a strong urge to keep reading but I did get to the end.

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Narrator?

Good story. Let down a little by the narrator. Voice almost seemed computer assembled at times.

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Worth the listen

Well read and an enjoyable story line was a Nice side shift from previous series

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Human nature

A classic example of human survival behaviour in a rather interesting scenario. There are no real surprises in this adventure, even the ironic twist seemed inevitable, but I thoroughly enjoyed the tale. The story focuses on the drama of the situation but the world created was quite interesting and I would have enjoyed learning more about this version of our future.

I didn't really fall in love with any of the characters apart from Captain Marcus and it was really a tale about his experience for me, even though we get a number of perspectives. I properly despised the nasty crew members as I suspect the author intended. I was a bit disappointed when certain pairs of characters seemed to suddenly switch their outlooks, it was a little inconsistent but didn't really ruin the story at all.

This book has the distinction of being the first book I've read which places an f-bomb as the very first word, but don't let that fool you, there are some delicious passages and nice unique metaphors (or similies or analogies) in Blueshift.

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miserable

if you want to waste your time with miserable characters and a depressing narrative, this one's for you.

left me feeling sick

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Great idea, appalling writing. Glad he improved

ARRRGH!!! If you enjoy Sci fi apparently written by a foul mouthed sex obsessed 16 year misogynist then this one is for you. Dalzelle had a good idea.. it had potential but he cheapened this book with constant gratuitous swearing and sexual references and some of the worst blatant sexist treatment of female characters (who supposedly have multiple degrees )... I have seen in decades. How could a supposedly bright man think it was ok to write in this offensive manner? Im stunned Audible has this book on the site. Its just offensive. Between swearing its all...
."... Flirt, idiot, shes flirtatious, chick, idiot, smokin hot", idiot, dousche bag, naked, idiot.... " the characters are immature, aggressive, sarcastic ... unlikeable. Thus any attempt at humour falls flat and credibility that these folk are fit astronauts is laughable. I had to quit this book , I was sickened. ...But! But! his later books seem better .. Maybe he was given help.

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why?....

great premise. bad execution.
so much more was possible.
the ending.... pointless.
narration - borderline robotic

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