The Lesson
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The Lesson
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Narrated by:
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Janina Edwards
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Ron Butler
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By:
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Cadwell Turnbull
Summary
An alien ship rests over Water Island. For five years, the people of the US Virgin Islands have lived with the Ynaa, a race of super-advanced aliens on a research mission they will not fully disclose. They are benevolent in many ways but meet any act of aggression with disproportional wrath. This has led to a strained relationship between the Ynaa and the local Virgin Islanders, and a peace that cannot last.
A year after the death of a young boy at the hands of an Ynaa, three families find themselves at the center of the inevitable conflict, witness and victim to events that will touch everyone and teach a terrible lesson.
©2019 Cadwell Turnbull (P)2019 Blackstone PublishingCritic reviews
“Turnbull is a rising star in the science fiction and fantasy world.” (The Verge)
“Turnbull was raised in the Caribbean in a family that lived there for generations. This slow but gradual addition to the field of diverse writers whose fiction is influenced by their cultural background has not only led to a more authentic depiction of places other than mainland America and the United Kingdom, it’s also revitalized the genre’s creaky old tropes, such as the alien invasion/first contact narrative.... The Lesson is everything I adore about a debut, a bold new voice that applies a fresh coat of paint to an old idea and does so with a sense of daring, compassion, and intelligence.” (Ian Mond, Locus)
“Sometimes the aliens don’t land in New York or London. In fact, the alien Ynaa ship that catalyzes the emotional landscape and drives the action of this debut novel lands in the harbor of Water Island, one of the US Virgin Islands.... A persuasively - almost musically - worded meditation on colonialism and whether it’s really possible to return home again.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Started off well but got old fast
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at last an audiobook that is worthy of the praise given to it.
for a credit you get great characters, genuine emotion without cod sentimentality, world class narration and best of all, a stunning truly original sci fi ish story and plot lines.
i enjoyed every moment and have no hesitation in recommending this audiobook to everyone.
a big thank you to everyone involved.
a wonderful audio book, thank you
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💚 The concept of the aliens only occupying one area gave this a realistic dimension and created parallels with very earthly points in history. Meanwhile the tension imposed by the constant subtle threat of violence was gripping.
💜 Where this falls down is in exposition and world building. The aliens’ purpose wasn’t explored enough. And it might just be me, but I didn’t entirely understand the latter half of the plot. It also ended quite abruptly. Having said all this, this was well worth the listen thanks to the characters, who have stayed with me.
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🎧 An absolutely compelling performance by Janina Edwards and Ron Butler that really brought each and every character to life. The tone was understated, which made it both a chilled and, at times, chilling listen.
🎧 So exciting to see the high attention to detail that went into the audiobook elements, right down to the chapter listings.
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Tender Portrait of a Community in Peril
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Fresh take
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I think it was interesting
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