Not perfect but I really loving this series

It suffers the same issues that it always has, slightly robotic writing and over-explanation. Even so... I still really love this series. It's a very compact book with so much material. I've normally listened to one of them then had a small break, but I've done 4,5,6 and now started 7 in without a break because I am so hooked.

The Narrator does a great change by giving each character their own voice as well as having a separate narration voice., He is let down but the clunky writing.

What this series doesn't get enough love for is how original the characters are. They feel original and aren't some blatant copy of a real-world personality. Some of the storylines aren't totally unique in Sci-fi but in the context of the world they are woven into, they too feel like they are original.

I love this series so much

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great story, highly recommended.

loved it and the whole series. shame it had to finish. Very well read as well.

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Best so far,

Best story so far, got a little crazy at a couple of points but quickly redeemed itself, hopefully John Cole and his terrible accent will be confined to history, looking forward to the next instalment

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Amazing! I've loved all 6 books!

I'll defo be listening to these all again so so good! the plot twists the characters etc are all brilliant and relatable!

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fantastic story

another great book in the series, i have enjoyed all of the previous books also

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Wonderful end to the series!

I have enjoyed all the books in this series and this is no exception. It gripped me from start to finish, a lot of aspects wrapped up and a great ending. Highly recommend!

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Always. A brilliant story

Criage has out done himself as usual with a mother brilliant Not Alone story with the continuing story of the McCarthy's and the World in this fantastic book if your new to this book may I suggest you start with "Not Alone " which is book 1 of 9

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A great ending to a great series

I was unsure how it would all turn out after events and build up in previous installments but he did it and did it very well!

Loved pretty much everything about this series!

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Brilliant

Have listened to all 6 audiobooks in this Not Alone collection. Have enjoyed every single one. Not something I would normally have read/listened too, but absolutely brilliant. What is going to keep me entertained now? Excellent story, excellent narration.

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A great ending to the series

Loved it!

If you enjoyed the others in this series, there is no reason why you should not enjoy this just as much.

I do realise why some people find this series annoying, but it depends on what you are doing when you are listening to them. I am listening last thing at night in bed, and as my mind wanders to thoughts of the day, I am constantly drawn back into the story and the recapping style of the author means I don't miss anything. It is the same aimless thrills that seem to annoy some reviewers, that I enjoy so much. All the books have been far fetched, but that is the fun of it. You need to be able to suspend your disbelief and be able to chuckle at some of the more outlandish plot lines. Yes, I'm laughing up my sleeve at a lot of it, but it is fun and relaxing.

It could easily be told in half the time, but I enjoy it as a nightly instalment for a couple of hours. With its ongoing recapping it is more like an audio soap opera and I have enjoyed it immensely., I do appreciate the slow pace (and long sentences) could annoy others, but there is a story here and the story is good.

I really like the narrator and am going to seek out some more audiobooks by him (I've already noticed a vampire fantasy one), and I will keep an eye out for the authors other works.

This series is definitely 'martmite'; you will love it or loathe it. But for me, it was a fond and affectionate farewell to characters whose company I have enjoyed.

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