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The Mercy of Gods

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The Mercy of Gods

Written by: James S.A. Corey
Narrated by: Jefferson Mays
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From the Hugo Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of the Expanse, James S. A. Corey, comes the start of a monumental new space opera series.

HOW HUMANITY CAME TO THE PLANET CALLED ANJIIN IS LOST IN THE FOG OF HISTORY, BUT THAT HISTORY IS ABOUT TO END.

The Carryx—part empire, part hive—has waged wars of conquest for centuries, destroying or enslaving species across the galaxy in its conflict with an ancient and deathless enemy.

When they descend on the isolated world of Anjiin, the human population is abased, slaughtered, and put in chains. The best and brightest are abducted, taken to the Carryx world-palace to join prisoners from a thousand other species.

Dafyd Alkhor, assistant to a prestigious scientist, is captured along with his team.

Even he doesn’t suspect that his peculiar insight and skills will be the key to seeing past their captors’ terrifying agenda.

Swept up in a conflict beyond his control and vaster than his imagination, Dafyd is poised to become humanity’s champion—and its betrayer.

This is where his story begins.

“No one builds a universe like James S. A. Corey. The Mercy of Gods is wilder and weirder than you can imagine, and when it ends, all you’ll want is … more.”—John Scalzi, New York Times bestselling author

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It's a James S. A. Corey book read by Jefferson May, need I say more?

Perfect

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I haven't enjoyed a sci fi book as much since The Reality Dysfunction. Amazing concept, cracking characters, great story, good bit of science, and as well high stake philosophical conundrums/dilemmas (though I was enjoying the story too much to spend to much time thinking about those).

Just great!

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Spoiler free

I felt that the book finished too early for my taste.
The characters are good, but I didn't get attached to any as much as I did in The Expanse.
I'll still follow the serie hoping for more developments.
Just manage your expectations.

Not to the levels of The Expanse

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the beginning may be a bit slow but it pick up as its going. Narration is perfect. Can't wait for the next book.

overall great book

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Strongly recommend.
First 4 chapters, I admit, were a slow start. Chapter 5 started to connect. Chapter 6 exploded. It turns out the groundwork had to be laid. The 30+ chapters onward were hands down among the best science fiction of any generation.
How does a writing duo meet expectations after something as epic as the Expanse? This book found a way. Unique approach (smaller character group, telling an equally massive story), deep characters, and a menagerie of highly satisfying cool alien elements, come together to feel at once entirely different but with the same voice and mastery.
Read this.

Amazing

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World building and human resilience is what this book is about.. Going to be a great series

Better than the expanse series

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This book is mostly universe building and every time I was starting to think enough now, it introduces something new. The sub plots and libks within the story are well closed. It feels complete.

Masterful universe building

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Seriously; good stuff. Read it if you like sci fi. More of a set up for future works in the series but it’s still captivating and well worth a read.

Interesting depiction of life in the worst circumstances

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Great entry to the new series. really sets the tone early and keeps you wondering what will happen next. Also, totally brutal at a few parts haha. phew Boi!

only point taken off was I had a hard time distinguishing different characters by the VA. VA is great and I really enjoyed their work with the Expanse series. maybe next book, more subtle accents or different tones?

can't wait for the next one!

Slow-Burn in all the good ways

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Yes, it was slow moving at first but they were setting the stage for this epic journey! I am entranced by the evocative writing woven into an intrcate and complex plot. I cannot wait for the next in the series!!

Once again, delicious writing!

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