Holding Their Own V

The Alpha Chronicles

By: Joe Nobody

Narrated by: Dave Wright

Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Word of Alpha's recovery spreads throughout the region. The news is welcomed by most - but not all. Some see the small Texas town as a threat, others want to dominate the prosperous community. Often, it's difficult to discern friend from foe, and miscommunication can be deadly.

The legendary range wars of the early American West were brutal, bloody affairs. Water was often an excuse for the skirmishes, but rarely was it the true root of conflict. Political competition, an unquenchable thirst for power, and poor communications were the real catalysts for these violent struggles. In the post-apocalyptic world of Bishop and Terri, circumstances are ripe for history to repeat. Electricity replaces water as the point of contention, the new world on the brink of falling into violent chaos, just like in the past. The issues run in tandem, human nature apparently unchanged in 200 years. Join the citizens of post-collapse West Texas as they struggle to rebuild and improve their lives. It's a journey filled with the joy of success and fraught with the peril of defeat.

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Love the story hate the narrator

This is a great series. I encourage all to listen. However the narrator is awful! He makes all the women sound like cartoon characters from Rocky and Bullwinkle and it’s offensive in so many ways. I’m not a fan…

Awesome story and informational

I just love this series. Great story line and gives me a lot to think about for my own preparations.

how could a compelling story get lost in narration

I enjoyed this title but was very distracted by the narrator and the silly music that was added to 'make a point'. The recording also failed many times with long lapses at the end of chapters, some so long that I looked to see it the app had stopped working; and then there was even a flub that was included. I finished listening to this book because I liked watching the character evolve - although there were a few leaps at the end - and want to see where they are going, but it wasn't because I liked the sound the narrator - who might be good in other books but not this one.

Great story! Abdominal orator

The story is fantastic. With the completion of every volume, I can’t wait to read the next in the series.

However, the orator for Volume 5 sucked beyond description. It bears the question: Where in the hell does Joe Nobody find his orators?!!! This guy was TERRIBLE!

But, again, the story remains invigorating and entertaining.

Good Book, But the tones between paragraphs suck.

Would you consider the audio edition of Holding Their Own V to be better than the print version?

No. The fact that the folks use different voices does not match what was in my head. They have changed the reader on every book. One just sounds like a big wuss. I think it was in book III or IV.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Terry, she takes no guff from anyone. She is tough and funny.
Nick is awesome.

Would you be willing to try another one of Dave Wright’s performances?

Yes.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Narrator ruins the story

as with all of the books in this series, the narrator ruins this book. he makes everyone sound either excited as a 5 year old kid or like whining brats. It is painful to listen to. However I like Bishop and Terri' adventures

Like This Narrator

I actually like this narrator...liked the book 2 narrator as well. Hopefully the author will find a good 1 and stick with that 1.

As for the story, Terri comes into her own in a much better way. Bishop is still a hero, but a healing one. Lots of actual progress in their world. Getting next book tomorrow.

The chimes! The chimes!

This is certainly not reality based fiction. The situations have started to become a little surreal as teeth-to-throat enemies become bosom buddies. Still, it makes for an entertaining listen. But damn those totally unnecessary, irritating chimes! Sound effects should add to a story, not distract from it.

Please have some consistency!!

I want to first say that I really like where this story has gone in books 2,3,4. The characters and storyline where excellent, and I highly recommend those books to everyone.

With that being said this series has been all over the place. The first book and narrator were horrible. As stated above the next 3 books were great and the narrators did a good job. Then this turd. The story although not as good as the previous 2 books is ok, my problem lies mainly with the bad narration and crappy production values. The 'tele-type' sound effects are beyond annoying.

My biggest issue lies is in the lack of consistency this series has had. If you look at all the books in this series they all have different narrators. Now that can be ok, but then keep the production side of things the same. Listening to this book felt like I was listening to an entirely different series then the last 3 books. And compared to the last book this narrator sucked bad.

After getting through books 2,3,4 in about a week I was looking forward to this one, but am disappointed. I wouldn't tell anyone who have already invested in the other books in the series not to get it, but I think you will see what I am saying after the first hour or so.

If I can make a plea to all the authors and/or publishing companies out there in control of getting these books made in audio format, it's to please understand that book series that are as linear as this one need to have the same narrator throughout. If I could compare it to movies, this is akin to having a different actor play Frodo in each Lord of the Rings movies.

Joe Nobody you have a lot of promise with your stories but if you don't have someone who can give your books the performance they need people won't buy them.

Another horrible performance

What would have made Holding Their Own V better?

A different narrator.

What did you like best about this story?

The development of sideline stories.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Dave Wright?

Any of the narrators from book 2, 3 or 4.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I really enjoy the series and like the characters. Some of the dialogue is a little corny, but fun.

Any additional comments?

I cannot understand why a different narrator for every book. It really ruins the continuity of the books.