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Fail State
- An Audible Original: End of Days, Book 2
- Narrateur(s): Rupert Degas
- Durée: 9 h et 28 min
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Description
On Zero Day of the first and last cyberwar in human history the internet went dark, transport and power grids collapsed and cities began to starve. Ten days later millions have died from thirst and starvation, from violence and from the simple failure of the world’s machines to keep them alive.
This second installment of John Birmingham’s End of Days trilogy finds James O’Donnell and his friends Rick, Michelle and Melissa hunkered down in the wilderness, where they know a horde of starving, desperate exiles from the graveyard of the US East Coast is heading their way.
On the far side of the continent, in the Pacific Northwest, Jonas Murdoch helps lead the good folk of Silverton in defending themselves from waves of starving and desperate refugees pouring out of Seattle.
And slowly, cautiously navigating the inland waterways of California, Jodi Sarjanan and Ellie Jabbarah negotiate an apocalyptic landscape of burning skyscrapers and marauding gangs.
All of them are seeking sanctuary. A safe place where the madness hasn’t penetrated. But does such a place exist?
And what if they need to sacrifice their very humanity in the struggle to reach it?
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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- Harley's mom
- 2023-03-20
Excellent, as good as the first
Perfectly voiced which really helps keep the many characters straight. Now On to book 3!
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- DG
- 2020-02-12
great story, wish it was longer
I can't wait for the 3rd book. I'm a big fan of Birmingham's work. He writes entertaining books.
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- Chris King
- 2022-05-22
Better than first one and the first one was good.
I liked the pace of the story. I have listened to book one and two and so far this one is my favourite. On to number 3 next.
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Au global4 out of 5 stars
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- Priscilla
- 2021-11-21
Excellent story, but…
Love Birmingham’s stories, but there are a few details that puzzle me:
- Why do all the dogs run in circles when excited? I’ve had several dogs and none were “circlers”. I can’t help but assume that Mr. Birmingham had a bad experience with some dog running in circles around him.
- On that same note, what’s with all the barking? Does Mr. Birmingham assume that if you’re a dog that you bark ALL the time? If that’s the case, then bring on the cats and parakeets for a virtual cacophony.
- How is it that brakes have to be pumped on all vehicles, yet every other feature is modern and state of the art? Everyone knows that ABS will not allow a driver to pump the brakes.
- Why do all the male characters use catch phrases (to the point of using the same words for every character) like “testify”, etc., but the women don’t?
- Why aren’t the women relied upon for major decisions? Sure, they’re consulted, but every decision is ultimately deferred to a male.
These are just a few, and except for how women are portrayed, pretty minor. However after reading three of Birmingham’s novels, these idiosyncrasies get tiresome.
Last, the narration for these novels is beyond compare.
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Au global4 out of 5 stars
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- Harshchill
- 2021-11-14
Good but not round
This is a good continuation of the series but really felt like the middle of a long book more than a typical opening, problem encountered, struggle and then resolution type layout.
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- leon heidema
- 2023-05-28
Good book,
This is worth the time invested into the whole series.
Very interesting take on the collapse of a society after a global crisis. Good narration and interesting characters.
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- rrandolf2004
- 2022-04-01
well written dystopic drama
definitely captivated pretty much the whole way through, great book for free! amazing job on narration as well every voice covered in a different fashion
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- Stephen
- 2023-10-27
Can’t believe the talent of both Author and Narrator!
Scared witless by this apocalyptic vision, but just can’t put out down! On to the next!
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Au global3 out of 5 stars
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- Langer MD
- 2023-05-31
*sigh* Disappointed
John Birmingham could have contrived an intelligent speculative geopolitical Technothriller about a plausible civilizational collapse - fed by Climate Change, a societal over-reliance on technology, and global bad actors. Instead, he chooses to deliver a B-Grade shoot-em-up Road Warrior reality with roving rape gangs, pirates, and Biological Weapons (for some reason). The straightforward "fight the crazy bad guys" plot is relatively well done but nothing new.
I was hoping for so much more after reading the thought-provoking 'Zero Day Code' - but instead, I got an unoriginal (if capable) post-apocalyptic survival story. Four small groups of American survivors-on-the-run are the focus for Birmingham's narrative: stocking up on firearms while avoiding hunger & murderous hordes in a quest for food and safety.
A major saving grace for this audiobook is the truly outstanding narration from Rupert Degas. His near-psychic understanding of Birmingham's style & intent results in a pitch-perfect tone. Some of his character voice choices are undeniably terrible (for children, for example).. but spot-on diction, comfortable Australian-tinged timbre & cadence, and great pacing accompany voice modulation effects - such as static with over-the-radio dialogue - to generate a creditable listening experience.
Despite above-average - albeit imperfect - production values, I had trouble setting aside reservations and simply enjoying this silly rollercoaster-ride of an adventure. I rate 'Fail State' 5/10-stars.. acceptable for a 'Plus' selection (and good enough to prompt me to finish the 'End Of Days' trilogy) - but not good enough to warrant a Credit.
[Note: the inner dialogues while in unexpected first-time firefights are some outstanding writing]
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- Michael
- 2021-12-20
Too much time spent on the narcissist racist.
Lots of great characters and it felt like half the time was spent on the most shallow one. Who didnt even have the decency to die in this novel.
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