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Ariel Audiobook

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Read By: Ramón de Ocampo Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Change Series Release Date: August 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101079669

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

161

Longest Chapter Length:

10:04 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

12 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:51 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

3

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Publisher Description

Unabridged, Digital Only, 14 hours Read by Ramon de Ocampo "Absolutely arresting." (S.M. Stirling)

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"Although I read the sequel first, this was still a great read. I've always been fascinated by the idea of what would happen if the world as we knew it stopped suddenly. Now I'm looking for others who've tackled this - read the Stirling stuff. Any recommendations? "

— Curt (4 out of 5 stars)

Ariel Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.60869565217391 out of 53.60869565217391 out of 53.60869565217391 out of 53.60869565217391 out of 53.60869565217391 out of 5 (3.61)
5 Stars: 9
4 Stars: 4
3 Stars: 5
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 3
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I absolutely loved this book! I am pretty sure I read it years ago, but I loved the new cover. Post apocalyptic journey with mythical creatures, besides who doesn't love a story about a boy and his unicorn! "

    — Jodie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " For a novel that at its core is the love and trust between a boy and his companion, a unicorn, the ending is trite at best. It definitely spoiled the rest of the book. While there is a sequel, I have no desire to read it. "

    — Lori, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love this story, I can read it over and over. It appeals to my dark apocalyptic side. I have the first edition and it is really ratty now. "

    — 42day, 12/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Great idea, but the ending is just blah. But the author says as much himself - he wrote it at a really young age I give him credit for that. "

    — Heather, 9/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An okay read. I've read books I liked better that use the "magic comes back and technology stops working" trope. "

    — Geoff, 9/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I first read this back when I was in my teens, and it's probably 75% of the reason I named my daughter what I did. Still holds up in reread, and I will definitely seek out the sequel. "

    — Michelle, 8/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book, it was a truly excellent book that I have added to my personal libary to keep. "

    — Foggygirl, 8/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not a bad read, but I hated the ending. "

    — Kristi, 4/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An interesting study of how magic would meld with today's society. Also, a coming of age book. Well written and engaging. "

    — Kamala, 3/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Didn't care for the ending "

    — Rhonda, 1/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was really good until the end, but the ending was a bit anticlimatic. "

    — Shawn, 7/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is the best fantasy book I have read in a long time. I agreed with the author's decision not to update the one glaring event discrepancy in his new edition. Well-worth reading. "

    — Sally, 6/8/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not too bad look at a magical world after "the change". Especially since it was written over 20 years ago. "

    — Stacey, 2/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of the best fantasy books I've ever read. Also one of my favorite books of all time. I'm so glad its back in print. "

    — Nancy, 11/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Definitely one of the worst books I ever read. Protagonist totally sucks. No other characters are 3D at all. Does not make sense. Very boring, interrupted by bits of implausible nastiness. I've read it as an adult and as a kid, once each. No redeeming qualities. "

    — Ruby, 9/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book, too bad he's not a prolific writer. Went out and bought the second book as soon as I finished the 3rd chapter. Interesting concept and very well written for a first book. "

    — Candida, 8/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Get the updated edition , skip the novel and just read the afterword "

    — Cavolonero, 4/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " For a novel that at its core is the love and trust between a boy and his companion, a unicorn, the ending is trite, at best. It definitely spoiled the rest of the book. While there is a sequel out, I have no desire to read it. "

    — Lori, 3/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I had no idea you could get this book any more. As a kid, I used to check it out from the library over and over again. Now I'm going to have to buy it! "

    — Wendy, 3/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It was really good until the end, but the ending was a bit anticlimatic. "

    — Shawn, 2/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I discovered this book when it was recommended by Anne Soward on a blog post-- and fell in love. A boy. The road. A unicorn. And a post-apocalyptic landscape. What more can you ask for? "

    — Anne, 2/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " What a great book. Not your typical post-apocalyptic world with unicorns <--grinThe book kept my guessing the whole way and the pages couldn't turn fast enough. "

    — John, 1/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this is one of my all time favorite books! I found it at the library when I was 12 and have owned a copy off and on over the years. "

    — Kelly, 3/24/2008

About Steven R. Boyett

Steven R. Boyett’s (steveboy.com) novels include the fantasy classic Ariel, The Architect of Sleep, Elegy Beach, and Mortality Bridge. He wrote a draft of Toy Story 2 for Pixar/Disney, and created the groundbreaking online music series Podrunner and Groovelectric. He has been a professional martial arts instructor, paper marbler, advertising copywriter, proofreader, writing teacher, website designer & editor, chapbook publisher, and DJ who has played in major cities and Burning Man. He lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

About Ramón de Ocampo

Ramón de Ocampo, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, was a cowinner in 2018 of the Audie Award for Best Multi-Voiced Performance. A graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, he has been seen on television, film, and stages all over the world, including recurring roles on such television shows as The West Wing, 12 Monkeys, Sons of Anarchy, and Medium. He is the winner of a prestigious Obie Award for his stage work.