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  • The Breakers Omnibus

  • Books 1-3 and Prequel Novella
  • By: Edward W. Robertson
  • Narrated by: Ray Chase
  • Length: 42 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (354 ratings)
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The Breakers Omnibus

By: Edward W. Robertson
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Summary

Books 1-3 and the prequel novella of the Breakers series. In the Breakers series, humanity faces not one apocalypse, but two: first a lethal pandemic, then a war against those who made the virus.

©2012 Edward W. Robertson (P)2015 Podium Publishing

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Hamming it up

I enjoyed the story, seeing a major world event from the perspective of different characters was very interesting but it was quite obvious from the outset that each thread would come together and interact later in the book.

My problem was with the narrator, he sounded like he was doing an impression of captain kirk in the style of Adam West, over the top hammy voice acting, his intonation made one charater (a quite likeable guy) sound like a slimy creep.
Luckily in the later books he seemed to tone it down and was bearable towards the end.

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Wasn't Sure I'd Like It, Glad I Got It

What did you like best about this story?

The concentration on the characters and the realism of them.

Any additional comments?

I like the format of each book which jumps back and forth between two main characters. Upon reading he book description on Audible I thought there might be a risk that the story would be boring (I'm thinking of something like The Passage which I had to return as it wasn't going anywhere after hours and hours of listening). But even at the start of each story, there is something interesting about the lives of each character.

I also like how the series completely managed to surprise me (I'm specifically thinking about the bit immediately following where the radio presenter tells people that they may want to sit down - I didn't see that coming at all), which is rare these days.

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  • 08-07-16

Couldn't finish it

I loved the idea of the book and the length made me think I was getting a real good story. I just didn't like any of it! The story flips from person to person without gaps. So I was never sure who I was listening to until halfway through that chapter. There was no main character that stuck out to follow so it was like a fly on the wall of a disaster. Not a story. I found myself getting lost and zoning out. Only to realise that if listened to a lot without even hearing it! Really really disappointed. Love the narrator as he does this genre easily. But for the love of God separate the chapters!

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not really what I expected. post apocalypse story

first tip. play the book at 1.3x speed or more otherwise the narrator will drive you mad.
the prequel is a stand alone so far and pretty good.
if you fancy an alternative zombie like alien invasion this book will suit.

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Stick with it

Very slow to start with, just stick with it as the story does get better around the end of book 1

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Great story but....

The story is great, really good but the monotone, dreary and dull voice of the narrator made it really difficult to persevere to the end. Turned what could have been a great listen into a hard slog.

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not quite Covid-19

great characters brilliant narration plot was a wee bit predictable but the story held together very well. I wonder if there's a twist to come wih this corona virus. Looking forward to the next book.

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Truly epic.

I enjoyed the whole breakers series.( 8 books). Superbly narrated by Ray Chase. The depth and clarity of the characters is outstanding. The only downside is I've now listened to the whole series!

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Spoiled by narration

Listening at 1.25 speed dramatically improved things, but the narration is still terrible - hammy, overwrought and cartoonish.

Storyline isn’t bad, as light entertainment. Many of the characters are so unlikeable that you’d be rooting for the enemy.

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Annoying voice

returning book. story seems ok but I can't get into it because of the awful droning voice of the narrator ! Sounds like he's half asleep!

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