Terminal Uprising by Jim C. Hines Narrator: Rebecca Mitchell
Series: Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse #2
Published by Tantor Audio on February 18, 2020
Genres: Space Opera
Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
Format: Audiobook
Source: Library
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Itās been four months since Marion āMopsā Adamopoulos learned the truth. Four months since she and her team of hygiene and sanitation specialists stole the EMCS Pufferfish and stopped a bioterrorism attack against the Krakau homeworld. Four months since she set out to find proof of what really happened on Earth all those years ago.
Between trying to protect their secrets and fighting the xenocidal Prodryans, whoāve been escalating their war against everyone who isnāt Prodryan, the Krakau have their tentacles full.
Mopsā mission changes when she learns of a secret Krakau laboratory on Earth. A small group under command of Fleet Admiral Belle-Bonne Sage is working to create a new weapon, one that could bring victory over the Prodryans ā¦ or drown the galaxy in chaos.
To discover the truth, Mops and her rogue cleaning crew will have to do the one thing she fears most: return to Earth, a world overrun by feral apes, wild dogs, savage humans, and worse. (After all, the planet hasnāt been cleaned in a century and a half!) What Mops finds in the filthy ruins of humanity could change everything, assuming she survives long enough to share it.
Perhaps humanity isnāt as dead as the galaxy thought.
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I read the first book in this series when I was on vacation in Canada this summer. This time, I listened to the audiobook. This is the first time I’ve switched from reading to listening in years. I will admit it took me a bit to get into the story. I think it was the change from reading the name and creating my own voices in my head and hearing the names and hearing someone else’s version of the character voices. I think the narration was great, it was just the change in format that took me a bit to get used to, more on the narration later.
I had a great time visiting Mops and the gang. What to say that isn’t a spoiler. The team goes to Earth and comes across a group of humans who were never infected from the virus that turned humans into zombie-like creatures. They live in libraries and see themselves as librarians and protectors of humanities history and knowledge. I really enjoyed meeting all of these new characters.
I also loved watching Mops and the gang navigate through the wilderness of Earth where they are scared of pretty much everything. They’ve heard about every dangerous animal that lived on Earth at any given point of time. My favorite was when they come across a pack of feral dogs and they aren’t the breed you would expect. It was fun trying to determine what breed based on descriptions. They do eventually figure out the breed, so we know for sure, but I liked trying to guess. I can say I was correct. But then, I had those kinds of dogs as a kid and my Mom has one now, so I’m very familiar.
I will say that the one of things I like more about reading ebooks over listening to audiobooks, is that I can highlight some of the funny lines I can share in my review. That is so much easier in ebooks. I would love to share some great dialogue with you guys.
This was another great installment. Lots of excitement and even more humor. I look forward to getting to the third (and I think final) book in this series. I’ve really come to love this rag-tag group of space janitors who everyone thinks are less than, and watching them come out on top. If you’re looking for a fun space opera, this is a fun one to try whether you want to read or listen.
Narration:
This was my first time listening to Rebecca Mitchell. As I said above, it took me a bit to get into this story, but that was more the change in format on my part more than anything to say about Ms. Mitchell. Once I got used to her interpretations of the character voices and name pronunciations, I thought she did a wonderful job. I already have book three, Terminal Peace, on my iPhone and will be listening to it soon. I will be on the lookout for more of Ms Mitchell’s work.
Listen to a clip: HERE
About Jim C. Hines
Jim C. Hinesā first novel was Goblin Quest, the tale of a nearsighted goblin runt and his pet fire-spider. Actor and author Wil Wheaton described the book as ātoo f***ing cool for words,ā which is pretty much the Best Blurb Ever. After completing the goblin trilogy, Jim went on to write the princess series, four books often described as a blend of Grimmās Fairy Tales with Charlieās Angels. Heās also the author of the Magic ex Libris books, which follow the adventures of a magic-wielding librarian from northern Michigan, as well as the Fable: Legends tie-in Blood of Heroes. Heās currently writing his first science fiction trilogy, the humorous Janitors of the Post-Apocalypse.
Jim has written more than fifty published short stories. His first professional story sale was the award-winning āBlade of the Bunny,ā published way back in 1999.
Jim is an active blogger about topics ranging from sexism and harassment to zombie-themed Christmas carols, and won the Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer in 2012.
He has an undergraduate degree in psychology and a Masters in English. He lives with his wife and two children, who have always shown remarkable tolerance for his bizarre and obsessive writing habits. (The cats, on the other hand, have no tolerance whatsoever, and routinely walk across his desk when heās trying to work.)
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I started listening to audiobooks when a new book in a series was coming out and I wanted to get a refresher, but didnāt have time to read all the books (I think it was Anita Blake). I fell in love. I stayed with strictly re-reading books that Iād already read for a long time. I eventually tried an audiobook for something that I hadnāt read first and was hooked there too. Now, I listen to audio for both re-reads and first time. I have some series that Iāve given up reading and only listen. I try to get any many books/audiobooks from the library to help save on my budget. Books on CD and the newer digital downloads from the library really allow me to listen more. I then purchase my favorites (because who can wait in line for your favorite book??) and less mainstream books from Audible or some other online retailer.
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How can you resist a book about a rag tag group of space janitors? And my library actually has copies of the first three books. Yay! Thanks for the review. š
It’s hard for me to change between audio and print for a series for the same reasons. When I read I have certain voices in my head so when I listen on audiobook, it’s never as good as my voices! š
That sounds like a lot of fun.
Yea! I’m glad you are enjoying this series. It is a lot of fun.
How fun! Love the premise.