The writing was extremely well paced, with a wonderful backstory that fills out and gives greater depth to the Fitchner we know from the first trilogy. GA's attention to detail was incredible, and every performer voice chosen for each character was spot on to what I imagined they would be. I really did feel a next level of immersion than with a single performer, regardless of caliber, and am at a next-level of being spoiled by a headphones-only experience. That being said, Graphic Audio (GA) truly lives up to their tagline "A movie in your mind" with the extremely talented full-cast performance, and top notch music and effects to fill out the soundscape. Red Rising (the novel) was one of the first audiobooks I ever heard, and I was completely spoiled on the mastery and sheer range of Reynolds' performance in that novel series. If I could have one thing, it would be for Reynolds (who does not perform in Sons of Ares) to narrate my dreams while I sleep. 11/10 and worth the credit! Long review: To understand my perspective about how much better a Graphic Audio book is better than a single performer, here is a short preface about Tim Gerard Reynolds. IF YOU CAN, LISTEN TO / READ THE NOVELS FIRST!! Short review: Graphic Audio portrays the Red Rising universe so perfectly, that I NEED the same thing done with every Red Rising book. WARNING! SONS OF ARES SPOILS SOME REVEALS IN THE RED RISING NOVELS. Graphic Audio delivers a next-level performance
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