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A Learning Experience, Book 1
- Narrated by: Christian Rummel
- Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins
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Summary
Earth is not alone. There is a towering civilization out in the galaxy, far greater than anything we can imagine. But we are isolated from the galaxy...until now.
When a bunch of interstellar scavengers approach Earth intending to abduct a few dozen humans and sell them into slavery in the darkest, they make the mistake of picking on Steve Stuart and his friends, ex-military veterans all. Unprepared for humans who can actually fight, unaware of the true capabilities of their stolen starships, the scavengers rapidly lose control of the ship - and their lives.
To Steve the captured starship represents a great opportunity, one to establish a new civilization away from Earth and its increasingly oppressive bureaucracy. But with the aliens plotting their revenge and human factions suspicious of the new technology, it will be far from easy to create a whole new world....
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- Linda
- 08-07-16
Good fun
A few massive plot holes gleefully ignored, and you have to like libertarianism Montana-style, but an enjoyable and rather addictive listen based on wish fulfilment if nothing else! Will buy the second instalment, just to see if the main characters grow a little depth now that they are effectively immortal...or are they?
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- skirmish
- 22-03-21
very very similar to ark royal series
I enjoyed the ark royal series and Christian rummel as narrator from the lost fleet series. so I got what i wanted! But I feel this story Is way too similar to the ark royal series... multi generational cast throw away characters. real geo political mixed with space opera. it was fun in ark royal and I read 14 of the books.. but now it just feels a little too samey for me.
But I did enjoy hearing my faviourite narrator bring the story to life. as it was like it admiral geary again. but I can't say I wanna spend my credits or money on another series which I already invested 14 books in and the ark royal series was very inconsistent. the preview to the next book doesn't really encourage me to check it out. as again I feel I been down this road before.
As many have said I really prefer My space opera to be more escapism and less gritty with real geo political junk which this book has alot of. I reakon new readers many enjoy this more.
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- Stevo
- 16-11-16
Okay and enjoyable but not a masterpiece.
fast paced, decently read and some good humour at times although it does feel it is quite rushed at times.
if you like military sci-fi then it is worth a listen.
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- laura
- 26-11-18
Excellent
Read book 1, 2 and 3 all excelleny
Why isn't book 4 available?
review not long enough blah
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- Vanessa
- 09-04-19
Excellent.
Really enjoyed this book, the story was realistic without loosing the excitement that comes from a space adventure. Good characters and the narrator did a good job of keeping them separated.
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- P. Sleet
- 18-08-16
Good old fashioned space opera
Another likeable thread from Christopher Nuttall. Drawing on several well known Sci Fi themes the story weaves and builds at a fair pace. This is an entertaining series opener, just hope those that follow are as good.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- M.Martin
- 24-03-19
Gets better
I really struggled with this at the beginning. However, stuck with it and now really enjoyed it. Bit too much libertarianism for five stars, but interesting take on aliens arriving and realistic narration.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-10-21
A LEARNING EXPERIENCE BOOK 1
ABSURDITY WONDERFUL BOOK THAT KEEP,T ME ENGROSSED SUCH A ABSURDITY WONDERFUL BOOK TO HEAR I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL SCIENCE FICTION PEOPLE AN ABSOLUTE FANTASTIC AUDIO BOOK
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- Stephen
- 17-07-16
Interesting Twist on Space Travelers
What made the experience of listening to A Learning Experience, Book 1 the most enjoyable?
Great Story with good pace. It has an interesting twist, particularly the bits about helping the USA.
What was one of the most memorable moments of A Learning Experience, Book 1?
Taking over of the 1st starship
Which character – as performed by Christian Rummel – was your favourite?
Mr Stewart.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
No
Any additional comments?
None
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- Smudger444
- 18-05-18
Good SiFi
The story is a little week in places. I think I would have liked a little more technical and a little more drama concerning the people in the story. i did find the story a little weak in places. Things seem to happen too easily. However I still enjoyed this SiFi and want to listen further. it could improve all to easily. The narrator was perfect sdding what life there is to the characters.
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