This is one that I usually recommend people checking out the audiobook over the print version. Ray Porter is so, so good as the narrator and the passages you see people posting here are better heard than read.
There's a reason that the audiobook is so, so good. But I can't describe it at all without spoilers except that this book definitely benefits from being heard.
I’ve read the physical book and I just want to hear how they did the thing in the audio book but haven't found anything online. But I hear constantly that its an amazing experience. Can't wait to see what they do in the movie. Hope it's good.
The audiobook was the best audiobook I’ve ever heard.
I’ll probably listen to it a second time - just because it was so enjoyable.
I had absolutely no idea where the story was gonna go. I only had vague genre idea and it was recommended because it was “by the guy that wrote The Martian”
Anyway… the combination of the writing and the narration was done so well. I haven’t found an experience as enjoyable since.
I thought to myself “hopefully someday they make a movie of this” and it was announced like a week later. I’m worried a movie won’t be able to do it as much justice, curious how they will render some of the non-human elements and other things. I hope it’s as good as the audiobook telling the story. :)
You should check out the Bobiverse. I don’t recall how many books it is but it’s a lot all narrated by the same guy. It’s different but definitely super fun, it’s my favorite audiobook series along with Expeditionary Force narrated by R.C Bray. That one can be a little corny and drag at times but I think it’s a ton of fun.
I actually started with EC and got a little bored with it. Bobiverse however? I've listened to the entire series a few times. Catch something new every time, and Ray Porter is amazing.
I have quite a few audiobooks and never finished one until this one. I was extremely disappointed with anything else until I listened to Original Sin. No other audiobook had “it”.
Yep, Ray Porter is great as always, but without spoiling anything, the audiobook handles certain relatively important details very well that enhance the experience. It's absolutely worth listening to it.
Anyone who particularly enjoys Ray Porter's narration of this book should check out the Bobiverse series. He also narrates that and it shares a lot of similarities.
I binged through Bobiverse in about 2 weeks at work. My only major gripe (while trying to avoid spoilers to anyone else) is that the deeper into the series you get the harder it is to keep track of the ever expanding cast of characters; just because of their....similarities. It makes sense in context of the series but with around 100 namedBobs plus all the other characters it's not always easy.
I can that being an issue. Stratt and Lokken sounded very similar to me. He's really good, but not at the level of Jefferson Mays in my opinion. His voice acting for the Expanse novels is absolutely mesmerizing
Which details besides Rocky's speech? I thought it was a bit confusing at times when switching back and forth from the past and present times. Definitely made me cry hearing him react to Stratt's "betrayal" of sorts at the end. Thought the book was perfect until like chapter 28. Ending was a bit rushed IMO
This was the only audio book I listened to due to all the strong recommendations (I am more a visual person usually and prefer reading over listening), and it did not disappoint. I did quite like it and the story itself lent well to it. I would recommend giving it a try if you are curious.
One thing I miss from the audiobook was the diagram that the book contains. My understanding is there is only one diagram in the book but it seems useful to at least have seen it.
I downloaded the audiobook when I first heard about the movie in production, and was hooked immediately. I don't have a ton of time to sit down and read anymore, but listening while driving or doing chores works well for me. The narrator sounds fantastic, does a great job with the characters, and the music adds so much to the dialogue in ways I don't think you can get in print.
The story as a whole has a ton of re-readability, but the audiobook is just so damn enjoyable. Ray Porter has the perfect voice and tone to match Andy Weir's writing.
Yes this, the audiobook really pushes the boundaries of a narrated book. Ray Porter comes across so genuine, and the musical notes accompanying Rocky's speech is chefs kiss
This is so true. Ray Porter is amazing! So enjoyable that I have listened to the audiobook several times. It's definitely my comfort audio book on my long commutes to work and home.
Agreed! My wife and I listened on our road trip and he did such a good job! Cannot WAIT to see it. We haven't seen a movie in the theater in years. We both agree this one has to be a theater first.
I got this audio book off of recommendation from Reddit. Needed something for when I had surgery. Got to about 3/4ths before I didn’t need any audio book anymore, but I was hooked and wanted to keep listening. I say all this because I can barely make it through anything so this was amazing.
One of the best books Ive read in a while. Same guy who wrote "The Martian". Similar vibes but on a MUCH larger scale. Audio book is amazingly well done.
It's a REALLY good book. It's hard to explain most of these without spoilers, but suffice it to say that a movie with only one character by himself would be REALLY boring.
Avoid learning anything about the story if you can. I won't say anything else but this is one where the best way to experience the story is to experience it with the main character.
I'm one the few in reddit that absolutely hated this fucking shit book, it's the cringiest book in the world. Just like the "fist me" quotes. The movie can only make it better. Just my opinion.
Book was honestly the most obnoxious book I think I've ever read. It reads like it was written by a high schooler who spends way too much time on reddit.
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u/unpaid-critic Jun 27 '25
Idk what this movie is about since I didn’t read the book, but the quotes have me interested