TF: February 2021 Pick: The Fold by Peter Clines

[Rob, Roberator]

Richard wrote: "I strongly recommend the audiobooks; Ray Porter knocks it out of the park."

I was kind of on the fence about this pick, but I've skipped a bunch of club picks and have a lot of audible credits atm. Seeing it was narrated by Ray Porter put me over the top.

I forget what else he's narrated that I liked, but the fact that I remember his name is a good sign.

[Rick]

Elizabeth wrote: "Rick wrote: "How are we supposed to know that you live in Japan? It's perfectly reasonable to assume that a guy named Clyde lives in the US."

I don't know why you'd assume that members of a bookcl..."

Did I say solely? No. But the US is a better assumption than Japan sans other information for a guy named Clyde. It’s tiresome when people don’t provide information, then sneer when you don’t know it with “check your assumptions “ style attitudes. Complaining about the price when libraries DO exist without simply adding a note about why getting the book that way wasn’t going to work is just lazy.

[Rob, Roberator]

Rick/etc. Please drop the subject.

[Trike]

Rob wrote: "Richard wrote: "I strongly recommend the audiobooks; Ray Porter knocks it out of the park."

I was kind of on the fence about this pick, but I've skipped a bunch of club picks and have a lot of aud..."

I just looked at books Ray Porter narrates in the library app and I see a lot of military non-fiction, technothrillers (Jonathan Maberry) and thrillers. A couple outliers such as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Nightmare at 20,000 Feet. Sounds like mostly manly-men stuff.

[Rob, Roberator]

He does the Bobiverse books too.

[John]

Rob wrote: "He does the Bobiverse books too."

I thought I recognized the voice - he is doing a great job storytelling The Fold.

The person telling the story makes such a difference, they can literally make or break a story - the one audiobook I have returned was because the narration was just plain awful.

[Ruth]

I was initially tempted to skip this pick, but I’ve skipped/DNF’ed several recent picks and it sounds interesting, so I’ve used an audible credit to pick up the audiobook. Need to finish the audiobook of Rhythm of War before I can start listening though... fingers crossed I can get to it before the end of February... only forty hours to go!

[Tom, Supreme Laser]

By the way, I'm leaving the book picks entirely up to the guest hosts. if they give me options I can try to steer them toward fantasy but I really do want them to feel free to pick from their own perspective.

[Rob, Roberator]

Tom wrote: "By the way, I'm leaving the book picks entirely up to the guest hosts. if they give me options I can try to steer them toward fantasy but I really do want them to feel free to pick from their own p..."

Yeah. I think we all figured that. Maybe you just have too many Sci-Fi friends and not enough fantasy friends. :-D

[Trike]

Rob wrote: "Tom wrote: "Maybe you just have too many Sci-Fi friends and not enough fantasy friends. :-D"

As opposed to imaginary friends. Because they only read mysteries.

[Tamahome]

Would Vision be a sci-fi friend?

[Trike]

Tamahome wrote: "Would Vision be a sci-fi friend?"

But made by magic. Hmm, conundrum....

[Tom, Supreme Laser]

There is definitely some kind of selection bias at work. I also assume all of you are imaginary. Of course.

[Tamahome]

I am an anime character.

[Cecilia]

I just placed a request through the local library system. This will be my first time participating in the many years I have been lurking.

[Tassie Dave, S&L Historian]

Tamahome wrote: "Would Vision be a sci-fi friend?"

He can be your Sci-Fi friend, because Wanda is definitely my fantasy
friend 😏

[Trike]

Tom wrote: "There is definitely some kind of selection bias at work. I also assume all of you are imaginary. Of course."

I salute your imagination. You came up with a sentient tricycle who communicates via the little bell on the handle bars.

*ting ting*

[Trike]

Cecilia wrote: "I just placed a request through the local library system. This will be my first time participating in the many years I have been lurking."

What was it about this book that got you off the porch swing?

[Cecilia]

Trike wrote: "Cecilia wrote: "I just placed a request through the local library system. This will be my first time participating in the many years I have been lurking."

What was it about this book that got you ..."

Not sure. I decided this year to read more. I used to read sci-fi and fantasy constantly especially when I was younger. Also, the book seems to be available at my local library.

[Seth]

Cecilia wrote: "Also, the book seems to be available at my local library."

Yep. Sometimes the best kind of ability is availability. I got this one with no wait at my library too. It seems to be in the sweet spot after it's first rush of popularity, but recently published enough to be widely available.

[Fresno Bob]

Rob wrote: "Tom wrote: "By the way, I'm leaving the book picks entirely up to the guest hosts. if they give me options I can try to steer them toward fantasy but I really do want them to feel free to pick from..."

one can not have too many SF friends

[Tamahome]

[Ian (RebelGeek)]

I really liked 14. I bought The Fold from Audible a couple years ago I think when it was on sale. I started listening to it & got very excited when I found out Ray Porter was reading it! I also enjoyed Ex-Heroes & am planning to listen to all of those as well. I'm trying to finish Harrow the Ninth & Ready Player Two from Libby before The Fold.

[Cecilia]

Seth wrote: "Cecilia wrote: "Also, the book seems to be available at my local library."

Yep. Sometimes the best kind of ability is availability. I got this one with no wait at my library too. It seems to be in..."

I don't have the book yet but I did put a hold a copy and hope it becomes available in time.

[AndrewP]

I finished the book this morning and returned the e-book to the LA County System so somebody else can grab it.
FYI I really liked it and gave it 4 stars.

[Stephen]

I am halfway thru and loving it ! Nice pick .

[Tina]

Maybe I missed something, do they explain what SETH is?

[Seth]

Tina wrote: "Maybe I missed something, do they explain what SETH is?"

Seth is super-awesome.

[John]

Tina wrote: "Maybe I missed something, do they explain what SETH is?"

Yes they do, in the opening act (view spoiler)[matter teleportation project that the team worked on prior to the Albuquerque door (hide spoiler)]

[John]

Seth wrote: "Tina wrote: "Maybe I missed something, do they explain what SETH is?"

Seth is super-awesome."

If there's somethin' strange in your neighborhood
Who ya gonna call?

Seth

:-)

[Tina]

John wrote: "Tina wrote: "Maybe I missed something, do they explain what SETH is?"

Yes they do, in the opening act [spoilers removed]"

Did they explain what acronym stands for?

[Trike]

Tina wrote: "John wrote: "Tina wrote: "Maybe I missed something, do they explain what SETH is?"

Yes they do, in the opening act [spoilers removed]"

Did they explain what acronym stands for?"

I don’t think they ever did. IMT was Instant Matter Transfer (or transport?), but I don’t recall SETH.

I did find an online reference: “SETH - Simulation Equipment Test Hardware”, but that doesn’t track with the book.

[Iain]

Trike wrote: "Tina wrote: "John wrote: "Tina wrote: "Maybe I missed something, do they explain what SETH is?"

Yes they do, in the opening act [spoilers removed]"

Did they explain what acronym stands for?"

I d..."

Move to another thread please.

[Rob, Roberator]

The month has begun. Go forth and discucss!