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The Forge

By: S. M. Stirling, David Drake
Narrated by: Franklin Pierson
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On a planet that was once part of a vast interstellar civilization, humans survive on the edge of barbarism amid the ruins of the once-great empire.
©1991 S.M. Stirling & David Drake (P)2019 Recorded Books
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So much talking. So many meetings

Franklin Pierson does a good job narrating a book about meetings. The start is good. Protagonist is recruited by AI to resurrect fallen colony. Lots of exposition. But after that it seemed like there were a lot of meetings. It just lacked PowerPoint demonstrations.

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regret putting this on

One of those books I wish I had never started, I'm sure it will appeal so some but too much rape etc. for me, I am looking for entertainment not the desire to wash my brain out.

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