Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

Boneshaker

Steampunk Gold Rush: A Wild, Wheaty Ride

Written byCherie Priest
Length13h42m
Release dateMarch 18, 2010
LanguageEnglish
★★★☆ 3.9 (2 ratings)

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AuthorCherie Priest
NarratorWil Wheaton, Kate Reading
Runtime13h42m
PublishedMarch 18, 2010
Rating★★★☆ 3.9 / 5 (2 ratings)
CategoriesScience Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction, Alternate History, Steampunk
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Boneshaker is Cherie Priest's exhilarating steampunk debut, a wild ride through an alternate Civil War-era Pacific Northwest, where gold fever and Russian intrigue collide. Priest's world-building is a marvel, with airships, automatons, and a city half-swallowed by a colossal monster. This isn't your stuffy Victorian steampunk; it's gritty, action-packed, and refreshingly diverse. Wil Wheaton and Kate Reading's dynamic narration brings this vibrant world to life, their chemistry sparking like the city's own mad science.

Tags: SteampunkAlternate HistoryGold RushAction-AdventureDynamic NarrationGritty World-Building

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  • Expert narration by Wil Wheaton, Kate Reading brings every character and scene to life across 13h42m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★☆

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Wil Wheaton and Kate Reading are a dream team, their voices weaving together seamlessly to create a rich, immersive experience. Wheaton's Blue is a perfect blend of gruff and vulnerable, while Reading's Briar is fierce and resilient. The pacing is breakneck, with Priest masterfully balancing action, intrigue, and character development. The story's only stumble is a midsection info-dump, but it's a minor hiccup in an otherwise thrilling adventure. If you're craving a steampunk tale that's more Mad Max than Sherlock Holmes, Boneshaker is your gold rush.

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