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The Expert System's Brother

By: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Narrated by: Shaun Grindell
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Best-selling British master of science fiction Adrian Tchaikovsky brings listeners a new, mind-expanding science fantasia in The Expert System's Brother.

After an unfortunate accident, Handry is forced to wander a world he doesn't understand, searching for meaning. He soon discovers that the life he thought he knew is far stranger than he could even possibly imagine.

Can an unlikely savior provide the answers to the questions he barely comprehends?

©2018 Adrian Czajkowski (P)2019 Tantor Adventure Fiction Genetic Engineering Science Fiction Computer Science Artificial Intelligence

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There are some interesting premises and decent writing here, but the narrative arc is rather anemic and spending the bulk of the book with the sci-fi sigma incel community (regardless of them being the 'baddies') was just unpleasant, as is the fridge-tastic trope of the threat of abuse being aimed at a femme the protagonist has an emotional connection with being the catalyst for change.

I think this is ultimately a case of not the best book and not necessarily being my cup of tea, despite being so on paper, so your mileage may vary. There are definitely seeds of something intriguing here in the relationship and understanding of technology and software that reminds me a little of Horizon Zero Dawn. As an opener to a series though, this hasn't been enough for me to continue. I am still interested in checking out more of Tchaikovsky's work.

The curse of checking out respected authors through the Audible Included library strikes again!

Narration is decent.

Probably Not the Best Introduction to Tchaikovsky

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I enjoyed the premise of the book, the world building is interesting and it presents a pragmatic illustration of humanity that serves as an interesting meditation on our approach to our own natural world, and the tension between that and progress. This story stands well on its own but also could be a good fountation to further stories. It even potentially ties in with some of the authors other works, though I appreciate it being being given its own space without being needlessly/prematurely tied in.

The performance sadly really bothers me, I have come accross this narration style in a few places recently. Every sentance ending in a sweep downward which has this sea-saw repetititveness that can be really grating if you are sensitive to patterns in audio. This seems to have been a choice made for the main character, as the other voices do not have the same lilt. As such I would more suggest it is a production/direction issue than a voice actor performance issue.

Interesting approach to a dystopian alien world adventure

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The story itself is interesting and has once again Adrian’s trademark insect themes and big questions about what humanity’s future in space could look like and how unintended consequences can shape an entire world. So that’s that bit. The NARRATION, it’s so stilted and torturous to listen to that his style of reading could be used as a form of torture. Yet, bafflingly, the dialogue was ok! All in all, I couldn’t wait to finish this and wish I’d got it as an ebook instead.

Good story, painfully stilted narration

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I love Adrian's books but the intonation of the reader's voice is really grating on me so far. trying to persist and hoping I get used to it.

5 minutes in and struggling with poor narration.

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Adore the rich yet ambiguous world building. Just like Cage of Souls, he has eluded to a much bigger universe behind the scenes but creates a gorgeous rich story inside the ambiguity. His character building is amazing. I think I will go through every single one of his books because…. WOW!

Recommended thoroughly if you love uncovering mysteries, sci-fi and unusual dystopian worlds.

Simply incredible. Tchaikovsky is almost unmatched in world building.

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Great story, what you expect from A.T.
But the narrator over emphasises every....few words so....the rythm of the.....story is....broken, in....a really off....putting..........way.

Pub Singer Narration

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I've listened to lots of AT's work now and I really enjoy the author's style and humour. This story could have been another enjoyable experience but it was utterly wrecked for me by the extremely stilted narration, to the point where I struggled to complete it and I will not get the next one as an audio book.

Decent story TERRIBLE narration

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The story was original and had very reasonable pace. Events and conversations were all necessary for the story and kept me engaged.
I'm afraid I didn't like the narration.

interesting story and idea

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Not too long and doesn't outstay it's welcome. It is a tale which has a lot in common with other stories by the author. Incorporating many base ideas for some of AT's longer novels and series. well worth a look.

A great story

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The story is okay. The "twist" is made clear fairly early on which is fine for this story, but it kind-of just plods on from this stage and you can guess where it will be going, but an interesting concept and fairly enjoyable.

However, the narration - oh lordy the narration. To get a feel for it, imagine you decided to get an AI to do the narration but used the free version so you could only narrate it a sentence at a time. Now, image to get each line you said "Read this line in the style of an asthmatic William Shatner but one you've ordered from Temu".

The narration IS very OFFPUTting ...with odd paus...es ... AND strange inflLECTions,

Every sentence that isn't dialogue has exactly the same delivery style. I nearly abandoned it after a few chapters. It never improves. It may not bother you, but I would listen to the preview before you commit to check you can cope with it.

Narrated by Temu William Shatner

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