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FAQs about Backwards Compatible - Audiobooks Entertained:How many episodes does Backwards Compatible - Audiobooks Entertained have?The podcast currently has 201 episodes available.
August 03, 2017Episode 31; The Legion of Flame: Book Two of the Draconis Memoria, ReviewContinuing on from The Waking Fire Anthony Ryan builds on his already rich world with this second book of the Draconis Memoria series.With new perils and history coming to the fore the book both captivates and adds layers of complexity to the story that are sure to please.One note is the change of narrator which did take some adjusting to but in the end Steve West proves to be more than capable of the job of helming this pretty monstrous listen. the_le [...]...more13minPlay
August 02, 2017Episode 30; Happy, ReviewA non-self help book that really can help change your ideas on happiness.Derren Brown puts his vast talents to work on trying to uncover that most elusive of states Happiness. Throughout this book he explores the philosophical basis of Happiness with the end goal of getting the listener to change their mindset on what they believe the state of "Happy" to be.It's an intriguing listen and one well worth your time to explore as thoroughly as you can. happy_review.mp3 [...]...more11minPlay
July 23, 2017Episode 29; Muhammad Ali: A Tribute to the Greatest, ReviewFor amny he was the sportsman of the century. However his is as much for his exploits within the ring as for his activism out of it.With A tribute to the greatest Ali's biographer Thomas Hauser takes a look at the legend of Muhammad Ali through a series of essays as well as personal recounting of his interactions with Ali and a treasure trove of quotes about the Greatest. It is however in the final section of the book where Hauser looks into his legacy that Ali [...]...more11minPlay
July 21, 2017Episode 28; The Dead Zone, ReviewThe Dead Zone has had something of a renaissance in recent times. Making this audiobook narrated by James Franco an almost perfectly timed release.The story has a great protagonist weaving his way through a rather difficult existence while on a collision course with a nasty piece of work. The review does take a little of the early mystery out of the story but all I will say is this is a book with so much depth it does not even scratch the surface. the_ [...]...more11minPlay
July 21, 2017Episode 27; Dunkirk: The History Behind the Major Motion Picture, ReviewA perfect companion to Nolan's film as well as a great history book Released to compliment the Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk, this book helps to tell the story of what was one of the most important events in World War 2. Not only that but we also get interviews with Nolan and his staff on how they went about bringing this epic to the screen.I have reviewed this book before seeing the film so don't worry there are no film spoilers involved however the event i [...]...more11minPlay
July 18, 2017Episode 26; The Jersey Brothers: A Missing Naval Officer in the Pacific and His Family's Quest to Bring Him Home, ReviewA family story that feels so amazing that you would find a little bit far fetched as a work of fiction.Sally Mott Freeman delves into her family's role in world War 2 in a bid to explain what happened to her family throughout the traumatic events in the Pacific arena.The book explores the lives of three brothers but also places them within the larger context of the war, helping to make this an excellent resource as well as a fascinating listen. the_jersey_brothers [...]...more11minPlay
July 13, 2017Episode 25; Stalingrad, ReviewOne of the finest history books I have ever read finally comes to Audiobook. Antony Beevor's work on the horrors of Stalingrad during the Second World War not only show the scope of battles but introduce a human element to proceedings. This mixture helps to create a book that is full of impact without ever needing to dramatise the events it describes.The narration by Peter Noble is first rate as he gives the book the impact it needs again without ever becoming theatr [...]...more12minPlay
July 10, 2017Episode 24; The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O., ReviewIt's a big "IF" but IF time travel was a possibility what would be the logistical issues involved?This is a question that faces the team of D.O.D.O. a slightly obscure branch of the government and it's very small team of players. This is the start of a story that jumps through time in order to play out a mystery more than 400 years in the making.Along the way we will meet a vast cast all narrated by the cast listed below, however the POV storytelling means that the story is easy to understand in [...]...more12minPlay
July 04, 2017Episode 22; The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter, ReviewFilled with famous names from Literary history Theodora Goss has given life to a diverse band of characters for this hopefully opening salvo in an expanded series.Set in London in the 1800's we follow the exploits of Mary Jekyll and her ever growing club in the pursuit of some rather nasty crimes.With rich characters and a suspenseful narrative this is a book that should delight on fans of the Victorian era. the_strange_case_of_the_alchemists_daughter_review [...]...more12minPlay
July 04, 2017Episode 23; The Princess Diarist, ReviewCarrie Fisher takes us back to 1977 in this sort of Memoir of the filming of Star Wars. Instead of being a number of anecdotes from the time Fisher looks at who she was in these years thanks to diaries she created at the time and lost until she started writing the book.With the time we spend with her we will get a glimpse into a complex and enigmatic character filled with hopes, dreams and nerves. However for me the book really comes to life when Fisher talks about h [...]...more12minPlay
FAQs about Backwards Compatible - Audiobooks Entertained:How many episodes does Backwards Compatible - Audiobooks Entertained have?The podcast currently has 201 episodes available.