The Fabulous Riverboat: Riverworld Saga, Book 2 (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Philip Jose Farmer Play Audiobook Sample

The Fabulous Riverboat: Riverworld Saga, Book 2 Audiobook (Unabridged)

The Fabulous Riverboat: Riverworld Saga, Book 2 (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Philip Jose Farmer Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Paul Hecht Publisher: Recorded Books Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.00 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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The second entry in the Riverworld series, The Fabulous Riverboat tells of a world where all of humanity has been mysteriously resurrected on the banks of one mighty river. Samuel Clemens (a.k.a.Mark Twain) is tasked with finding a fallen meteorite and using its ore to build a massive riverboat. But in order to succeed, he'll have to outwit some of history's most nefarious villains.

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"This is the first series that has hooked me to the point where I feel like I just have to keep reading in a long time. This one's plot has its ups and downs... there are definitely some lulls, but it builds up to a quick hitting, satisfying ending that leaves you wanting more... namely book number three, which I will pick up soon!"

— Brandon (4 out of 5 stars)

The Fabulous Riverboat: Riverworld Saga, Book 2 (Unabridged) Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Pretty disappointing. Man - the first book was so good, but this just fell kind of flat. Weak character development! .....I'll probably still read book three, though. "

    — John, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The riverboat moves along the river and a shit storm ensues. Mankind might be given a second chance, but the worst of us remains. Impossible to put down, the next novel is just as exciting. "

    — Steve, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " criminy. i just deleted my long review accidentially. a 3/10 but only a 1/5. "

    — Thx1138, 1/9/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loving this series... can't wait to get my hands on the next one. "

    — Joanne-lee, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not so great. I found Farmer's portrayal of Clemens unconvincing and unlikely as a leader anyone would follow. The novel leads me to be believe that the mystery of Riverworld is more exciting that what Farmer intended is actually going on. "

    — Marshall, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great plot, lots of actions. it shows how much they have advanced since they were first thrown into Riverworld. "

    — Will2001, 12/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have an original hardback that doesn't have an ISBN. "

    — Tanya, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I read this immediately following the first one. I think I was burned out. I stopped reading the series, but may pick it up again soon. "

    — Erin, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " My favorite book of the series both in content, and effectiveness of Farmer's style. Fascinating mixes of characters pop up, the 'Truth' of the Riverworld emerges as to resurrection and the first real evidence of a machine behind the whole fantastical reality is presented. "

    — CD, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The second book of Farmer's Riverworld series. If Burton was in it at all, I don't recall. This book focused on Samuel Clemens (yes, that Mark Twain) and his efforts to find metal to build...you guessed it...a riverboat, presumably a fabulous one. "

    — azdbackfan, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I would rate this somewhere between a 3 and a 4. Samuel Clemens is an interesting choice for a main character. But I didn't feel entirely convinced. The concept is fascinating, but it's implications give the story a very dark mood. Still, I am looking forward to reading part three in the series. "

    — Ryan, 9/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Can't wait to read more! "

    — Erica, 9/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " first book in this series was better. Found the second not as interesting as the series progressed. "

    — Maggie, 6/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good action packed. Didn't like many of the characters but the story was very addictive. "

    — Javier, 5/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Why the change to Mark Twain? I liked the Burton story. "

    — David, 1/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " See review of To Your Scattered Bodies Go. "

    — Bob(by), 6/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This follow-up to "To Your Scattered Bodies Go" maintains the excitement and takes us further into the dystopia that is Riverworld. We follow the attempts of Mark Twain to build a riverboat and make his way upriver to discover the secrets of this afterlife. "

    — Mieczyslaw, 1/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Not so great. I found Farmer's portrayal of Clemens unconvincing and unlikely as a leader anyone would follow. The novel leads me to be believe that the mystery of Riverworld is more exciting that what Farmer intended is actually going on. "

    — Marshall, 10/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Segundo Libro de la pentalogía de El Mundo del Río. Samuel Clemens comienza la busque de hierro para la construcción de su barco fluvial de paletas para seguir por el río en busca de los secretos que envuelven al extraño mundo en donde se encuentran. "

    — Jose, 10/23/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The second book of Farmer's Riverworld series. If Burton was in it at all, I don't recall. This book focused on Samuel Clemens (yes, that Mark Twain) and his efforts to find metal to build...you guessed it...a riverboat, presumably a fabulous one. "

    — azdbackfan, 6/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Pretty disappointing. Man - the first book was so good, but this just fell kind of flat. Weak character development! .....I'll probably still read book three, though. "

    — John, 3/26/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good action packed. Didn't like many of the characters but the story was very addictive. "

    — Javier, 3/25/2010