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[Audiobook] Free: The Martian by Andy Weir (Normally $48.69) @ Audible (Members)

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[Audiobook] Free: The Martian by Andy Weir (Normally $48.69) @ Audible (Members)
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WorkingLowJam on 03/06/2020 - 19:52 audible.com.au (2200 clicks)
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If you've continued your Audible membership following the recent deals, all current Audible members will be eligible for June's free book The Martian by Andy Weir.

A brand-new production of Andy Weir’s modern sci-fi classic, narrated by the incomparable Wil Wheaton, and featuring bonus content from the writings of Mark Watney. Wil Wheaton, who has lent his voice to sci-fi blockbusters like Ready Player One and Redshirts, breathes new life (and plenty of sarcasm) into the iconic character of Mark Watney, making this edition a must-listen for both longtime fans of The Martian and new listeners alike. Enjoy!

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  • Nip on 03/06/2020 - 20:17
    +5

    Really good book, but they got rid of the R.C Bray narrated version for this one and its alot worse imo. Still would definitely cop it.

    • MynyMouqe on 03/06/2020 - 20:26
      +1

      Happy to have it, but still… Bloody Wesley Crusher

    • congo on 03/06/2020 - 20:27
      +6

      R.C Bray is awesome in Expeditionary Force

      • f4te on 03/06/2020 - 20:33

        And Mavericks!

      • jtb on 03/06/2020 - 21:03
        +1

        Thanks for the suggestion. Just noticed I can get a 2 month trial for kindle unlimited which includes the entire series via kindle and audible.

      • SnowDragon on 03/06/2020 - 21:15
        +1

        OzB was the last place I'd expect to see a mention of Skippyasyermuni

      • penno2 on 04/06/2020 - 07:19
        +1

        Yes, shout out to Skippy.

        The Mountain Man series is also excellent. The omnibus (books 1-3) is particularly good value. The Hospital is free (short, 90mins or so, good place to start).

    • f4te on 03/06/2020 - 20:32
      +2

      Agreed - felt like replacing Matt Damon with DJ Qualls.

    • sjp770 on 03/06/2020 - 22:34

      When I listened to it the audio quality was terrible, great story though. Mixed feelings about this version but it needed redoing. Artemis by Andy Weir is a must listen - narrated by Rosario Dawson.

      • Elyxar on 04/06/2020 - 08:16

        Agreed, Artemis is good.

    • punkindrublic on 04/06/2020 - 10:21

      Oh seriously? He was an excellent narrator. I wish he could have been in the actual film, which after listening to the audiobook is such a disappointing adaptation

  • SiliconBased on 03/06/2020 - 20:28
    +8

    Prime members signing up for a trial get TWO free credits plus the Martian.

    When I was cancelling they also offered me another credit to not cancel, I redeemed the credit and cancelled anyway.

    I now have FOUR audiobooks I will likely never listen to.

    Thanks OP!

  • richardnau on 03/06/2020 - 20:43
    +5

    The book is w-a-a-a-a-y better than the movie. More hard science, more plausible. Yes, RC Bray was a great reader, but at least the story is still there.

  • wanderlei on 03/06/2020 - 21:18
    +1

    MacGyver in space.

  • fenowik on 03/06/2020 - 21:25
    +1

    The R.C Bray narration of The Martian got me into audiobooks. It was brilliant.
    Curious to try this version.

  • carlJack on 03/06/2020 - 21:55
    +2

    Have listened to R.C Bray's Version few times. Its excellent.

  • Geoff-bargain on 03/06/2020 - 21:58

    When I searched for good audio books The Martian was one that came up again and again.

  • sparkles on 03/06/2020 - 22:51

    Genuinely surprised that the freebies Amazon give away are actually decent books. Got sucked into a deal when I went to cancel the initial 2 credit/$10 offer and now pay $8 per month for 1 credit for duration of three months. Will complete the Harry Potter audiobook collection and collect all the freebies in the meantime.

    • Skinnerr on 04/06/2020 - 00:33
      -2

      And then… give them all back when your subscription is up.

      • sparkles on 04/06/2020 - 05:31
        +2

        You keep everything you've ever bought (or got free) in your library which you can access at any time. It's not like Netflix where you lose access if you don't continue paying monthly.

        • Skinnerr on 04/06/2020 - 09:58

          Not for me, lost all my books when I stopped paying monthly.

  • lonepine on 03/06/2020 - 22:58

    Fantastic book

  • mauricem on 03/06/2020 - 23:10

    As this book is free will it still use one of the 2 credits offered in the trial?

    • sickmate on 04/06/2020 - 01:27
      +1

      No. When you go to purchase it, the button should say "Buy Now for $0.00". If you're going to use up a credit it will say "Buy now with 1 Credit".

  • ilikeit on 03/06/2020 - 23:46

    This book got me into audiobooks. Listened to it while painting my house. Twice.

    • dreamstation on 04/06/2020 - 04:20
      +2

      You painted your house twice?

      • Elyxar on 04/06/2020 - 08:16

        2 coats

    • ilikeit on 04/06/2020 - 16:46

      Two different houses.

  • Krayzii on 03/06/2020 - 23:51

    They sent me an email to say the monthly FREE book is out. Then I clicked on the link and realized I'm no longer a member :(

  • BluebirdV on 04/06/2020 - 06:07

    Where can I sign up for free trial in US Amazon?

  • Mike Okkerts on 04/06/2020 - 07:32

    Survival at a molecular level.

  • Elyxar on 04/06/2020 - 08:20

    Why would they redo such a well done production? There are plenty of other narrations that actually could be improved. Crazyness.

    • f4te on 04/06/2020 - 09:54
      +2

      From RC Bray's Facebook a little while ago:

      Audio rights, unless otherwise specified, usually last for 7 years. When 7 years is up, the audio rights owner has the opportunity to re-up another 7 or make other plans. That's what happened here. Podium Publishing's 7 years were up, Audible wanted the rights, so they bought them from Podium. What Audible didn't get were the rights to the audio I recorded for Podium. Audible approached me to rerecord the book. Because of the impact my performance had on the success of the audiobook, I have no problem telling you it came down to money. Audible was very gracious to ask me to record it again, but not only was I ready and OK for my association with The Martian to come to a close, we just couldn't come to terms on a number. So Audible went another direction. I didn't know who the new narrator was until this morning, same time you all did; I suggested Matt Damon. Seemed like a natural choice. But they chose Wil. Love Wil! I wish him the best with it.

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