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Sandman Slim

Sandman Slim, Book 1

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Sandman Slim

Auteur(s): Richard Kadrey
Narrateur(s): MacLeod Andrews
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 When he was 19, James Stark was considered to be one of the greatest natural magicians, a reputation that got him demon-snatched and sent downtown - to Hell - where he survived as a gladiator, a sideshow freak entertaining Satan's fallen angels.

That was 11 years ago. Now, the hitman who goes only by Stark has escaped and is back in L.A. Armed with a fortune-telling coin, a black bone knife, and an infernal key, Stark is determined to destroy the magic circle - led by the conniving and powerful Mason Faim - that stole his life.

Though nearly everything has changed, one constant remains: his friend Vidocq, a 200-year-old Frenchman who has been keeping vigil for the young magician's return. But when Stark's first stop saddles him with an abusive talking head that belongs to the first of the circle, a sleazy video store owner named Kasabian, Stark discovers that the road to absolution and revenge is much longer than he counted on, and both Heaven and Hell have their own ideas for his future.

©2009 Richard Kadrey (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Fantastique Horreur Humoristique Effrayant Fiction Classiques Paranormal Utilisateurs magiques
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Great book with a great story. My only complaint is that for whatever reason there are no chapters. You can only skip ahead by intervals of 30 seconds to find your place. I'm pretty sure Bezos can afford to have these broken up into chapters. Don't be so cheap audible. It's really disgusting.

Great book.

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Tried the first Sandman Slim book since it seemed similar to the Dresden Files of which I am a huge fan. Although I found the book to be well written, funny in spots and interesting, I was disappointed in the character build that left me lacking the affinity for the characters that I delight in the Dresden series. In addition, I found the numerous fight sequences rather tedious and wished the author had dedicated more time to letting us get to know the characters and their back stories. So, while I anxiously await the next installment of the Dresden Files and forego future Sandman Slim novels, I do recommend the Richard Kadrey books to those who prefer action to drama. As well, if MacLeod Andrews continues to narrate the series, this is definitely an added bonus for future Sandman Slim listeners.

Dresden wins over Slim.

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Still my favorite of the Sandman Slim books; more of a first among equals. Richard Kadrey has created a blaze of prose that never ceases to entertain. MacLeod Andrews is a God of narration and character.

So much fun. Huge crush on Stark!

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This book is total nonstop action from beginning to end. Our main protagonist? A man that just crawled out of Hell named Stark after having wrongly been put there in the first place. He's a foul mouthed highly skilled fighter with so much charisma and humor, you'll be laughing throughout as he creates a flesh storm of evil creatures, makes a few friends along the way, all as he tries to find the main antagonist - the man who cast the spell that sent him to hell in the first place.

This wasn't my first venture into the Supernatural Thriller/horror Genre. I've read various other works by other authors in that regard, but all pale in comparison. The narrator brings Stark (main character) fully to life and you feel like you're literally doing a ride-along with him as he goes on his warpath for revenge. His friends are rather Meek and mild comparatively, and they kind of reel him back (and save his life) when it needs saving.

If you like anything in the supernatural/thriller/horror genre, this is an absolute MUST listen. I cannot implore you enough as to just how great this Audio Book is. The even better part is that its the 1st book in an incredibly good series that will keep you wanting more, even after the book is through. I never knew the magic of fiction until i found this series. You have to hear it to believe just how good it is. Heck, even press the preview button and you'll hear from Stark himself.

Absolutely Floored!

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chill, enticing, immersive, creative.

smooth and captivating narration; same narrator through entire series.

I'm relistening as it's become my favorite series (and author)



Timeless

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I picked this up on a friend's recommendation and the best I can say is that I actually finished it. And only because it was easier to keep listening because I was on a road trip. The writing itself is poor and I caught some continuity errors, but also the characters and their decisions are just so..... illogical, not to character, etc etc. They'll say one thing and then do another. The plot makes zero sense. People's magical powers are entirely plot-based, and the "end boss" felt so little after being talked up for literally the whole book.

A Bit Flawed

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