The Angel of the Revolution

My second listening

(5 stars)

psichick

This is as engrossing as any novel I've ever read or listened to. It's so utterly thrilling & so sublimely romantic that I found myself - again - crying both tears of sadness & tears of joy; sitting & staring wide-eyed, in full light nonetheless, straight into the utterance of every word; lying in the dark unable to sleep, watching the story unfold & hearing every participant as if I was a nearby observer. Utter brilliance.

Thankful in Borneo

(5 stars)

Lord Jim

I am thankful for coming across this author and book. I'm equally thankful for discovering Kevin Green; one of the best narrators I have had the pleasure of hearing. I'm so impressed with Kevin's craft. He has this rare ability to narrate with perfect rhythm and intonation and to give each character their own voice - totally absorbing. I will now be searching for books narrated by Kevin...irrespective of genre. The book itself is a wonderful account of a principled position and has scientific and technology ideas so advanced for the time; difficult to believe this book was written in the late 19th Century. I loved it, and as a long time Joseph Conrad fan, appreciated the English and turn of phrase. Very happy to recommend....it's a real treat.

I'm utterly amazed that this novel isn't as well known as others in the genre!

(5 stars)

psichick

Thank-you, Kevin, for your sublime rendering of this most amazing novel. The Angel of the Revolution is a terrifying one for most who hear or read it; even I was often troubled by the means used to achieve what are it's profoundly beautiful ends. I will not say anymore for fear of revealing too much. I highly recommend this to anyone whose ever dreamed, or for that matter, has taken action to help achieve, a world fueled by peace, harmony, fairness, & love, at any cost.

A sweeping and scarily prescient tale of an autocratic despot.

(5 stars)

Chubber

The story treats the subject as the hero, but it reads a lot like a defense of Pax Romana by intine who has invented superior weaponry. In this story might makes right and nobody can question authority without inviting a immediate and overwhelming destruction. Disregarding the period typical racism and sexism, this is not a story of a hero, unless you consider Ghengis Kahn a hero. Read with panache and depth. Bravo!

(3.5 stars)

Rick

enjoyed the story but thought it was strange that in the middle they switched from Communists to white supremacists. no wonder the German national socialists thought that England would be an ally in the Second World War. also thought it strange that the white supremacists were led by a Jew. other than the Nazi stuff I thought the story was well written and the reader did a great job! obviously the story was good enough that I finished it.

Brilliant!

(5 stars)

zeppelfahrt

Kevin Green deserves the highest praise for his vivid narration of this strange and fascinating tale. Highly recommended not only for "steampunk" fans, but also for any in search of a fast paced adventure with intrigue, romance and excitement on a grand scale. Wow!

Thoroughly enjoyable!

(5 stars)

RofVT

Kevin Green’s narration of what is already a thoroughly enjoyable book raises The Angel of the Revolution to an entirely new level, one that consumes the listener’s attention and draws the listener directly into the narrative.

(4 stars)

Cirthador1453

Quite fascinating 1890s science fiction book, though dragged down a. it by the (for the time unfortunately common) racism and sexism. Still interesting though.