LIFEL1K3 (Lifelike)

Listener Reviews

1. 3.0(1)

   Just ok

   Many parts were a struggle to get through. Just didn't hold my interest in many parts. I liked the overall plot, but the dialogue was boring and I struggled to get attached to the characters who were often dumb and not dynamic. The end was interesting.

   Deanna Hammond · January 9, 2022

2. 4.0(1)

   Great book

   There was a lot of predictability in this book even though he does his best to head fake you. Does not matter, though, the over story was very well put together. Great imagery and character building. You will notice similarities to the likes of many popular sci fi movies but this story is a great all around sci fi listen and more than worth a credit. Top notch performance by Erin Spencer.

   Patricia Ratliff · October 16, 2020

3. 4.0(1)

   Entertaining

   The book was a fun world and full of excitement. I liked it and enjoyed it and it definitely got me through work. The dialogue was a little cheesy at times but the world is so fun you get over it 😊

   Eva Gutierrez · September 26, 2019

4. 3.0(1)

   Post-apoc Jane Austen

   Well written and executed, with good world building.

   Unfortunately it's mostly a study of relationships rather than an adventure novel. If you want a telenovela set in a post-atomic wasteland, I guess this is for you.

   Renee Carlson · September 6, 2019

5. 5.0(1)

   slow start but amazing book!

   First off, I love Jay Kristoff! Excellent writer and I recommend his other books. this one was slow for.me in the beginning to get in to, but I recommend. Post apocalyptic setting with a lit of twists. You will never expect the ending. Great narrator!

   Amanda B. · August 16, 2019

6. 5.0(1)

   Sequel: Take My Money

   Kristoff is a fantastic emerging storyteller in the realm of dark sci-fi. This is one that rings a fabulous tone that ricochets off some animé titles like Alita: Battle Angel, Full Metal Alchemist and a pinch of Appleseed. And apart from those mentions, it’s a unique blend all of its own. I highly recommend this and already am looking forward to the sequel

   Sharylyn · July 17, 2019

7. 3.0(1)

   Fantastic book... except for the very end.

   Loved every minute of the story except for the very end. Never before have I seen a worse final twist in any story ever. The entire story is so amazingly woven together, the pacing is great, and the action scenes are very vivid. Even the romance part was more realistic and managed to not make me cringe. The only thing I wasn't big on throughout the majority of the book was the length of the flashback sequences. They probably took up a good quarter of the book. It's mostly understandable considering how crucial they are to the story, but they really seemed to drag on at times. All of this goodness culminates in an ending that is so unreasonable that I can only describe it as pure trash. Garbage, detritus, sewage, excrement. This is how I feel about the "twist" ending. Makes absolutely zero sense in the context of the rest of the book, and it makes me wonder who greenlit this multiple times in the revision process. I pride myself on being able to trudge through a saga until the very end, just to give it a chance. I don't think, however, that I will be continuing with this series. This first book's ending was so bad, I don't want to read the other two entries in this godforsaken series when they come out. Honestly though, if you can put up with the defecate of an ending, it's a good book, otherwise I don't recommend it.

   Lisa G Caldeira · December 30, 2018

8. 5.0(1)

   Post-apocalyptic with a twist (or three)

   I loved Stormdancer so I was eager to give this one a try. It didn't disappoint! Kristoff has a knack for writing strong female heroines without making them cliche'. There is a hint of romance but Eve is her own character with her own goals, friends, and flaws that don't revolve around that, yet she never feels like a stereotype. The religious undertones added a lot of depth to the story and it's characters, I'm also a sucker for an ending with one twist I see coming and several that blindside me. Bonus points all around. Add that to a post-apocalyptic setting with flavors of Firefly and Johnny Mnemonic and you have a recipe for one heck of a ride. The narrator did a great job of giving each character their own tone and cadence, I think her performance lent a lot to the story. Overall I very much enjoyed Lifelik3 and I hope there's a sequel or two in the works!

   M. Barnard · August 11, 2018