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The Downloaded

By: Robert J. Sawyer
Narrated by: Brendan Fraser, Luke Kirby, Vanessa Sears, Colm Feore, Andrew Phung, full cast
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In 2059, two vastly different groups of people portrayed by the compelling trio of Brendan Fraser (Academy Award winner), Luke Kirby (Emmy Award winner), and Vanessa Sears (Dora Award winner) undergo cryonic suspension. While their bodies are frozen, their minds, still active and awake, are uploaded into a massive quantum computer. The first group are all astronauts, about to leave Earth on a one-way interstellar colonization mission. The second group consists of convicted murderers and volunteers who elect to serve their sentences in a virtual-reality prison. But while both groups are suspended, a global cataclysm devastates most of the Earth, and their cryosleep is extended by more than 500 years.

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Good entertainment

Story held my interest and I enjoyed the way it was presented. I usually prefer audiobooks being read, not acted as a play. However , this production was really well made.

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I loved this, A great listen.

A great, quick listen. This is one of those audiobooks that any sci fi fan needs to listen to. A great concept and with Brendan Fraser doing some of the narration is a major added bonus for me.


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Well performed, with an interesting storyline.

The story was enjoyable with multiple characters providing an interesting perspective on events spanning hundreds of years

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A rather captivating story in episodes.

A gentle listen with a fun plot and good performances. I enjoyed it and would recommend.

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Great

Really enjoyed this, full of plot twists and a great listen. Wrote really well! Worth a listen if you like Science Fiction

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Beautifully read

I really enjoyed the book. its an easy listen uncomplicated sci-fi rather than the hard sci fi I would usually listen to for intellectual fiction. The narrators were all good but luke Kirby and Brendan Fraser really have amazing voices for single character reading and although I avoid all audiobooks that come with background sound the volume has been well balanced on this title so that hearing the story isn't interrupted by ringing phones, traffic and doors slamming. it's my first book by this author but now I can fill my next few weeks catching up. Please do more audio books Brendan and Kirby.

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sensational

Keep with it.. at one point I was a bit bored but it soon got better again and honestly it is an incredible story and an amazing production.

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Brendan Fraser

having an adult do a child's voice just sounded super creepy. And how hard is it just to get someone with a British accent. the fake one in this was so distracting. Other than these 2 minor complaints, not a bad book.

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Brilliant idea and a great listen

Loved this story and the acting. The only thing to make it more enjoyable would be a sequel.

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Unique

It was great to listen to something so different to other stories. I loved it!

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