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The Grinding
- Narrated by: Chris Sorensen
- Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins
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Summary
Six months ago, the world watched in horror as we lost an American city.
The Grinder. That's what the survivors of Tucson called the monster. Just one touch, and they became a part of it. It used their bodies as limbs and as weapons. In just a matter of hours, it became huge, a towering monstrosity made entirely out of tens of thousands of people and animals.
This isn't behind-the-scenes bullshit from the point of view of the military. This isn't yet another conspiracy theory about what really happened to Air Force One that night, or about the decision to nuke Tucson.
This is a rare, eyewitness account from someone who was there, in the midst of the destruction. But most importantly, this is the terrifying truth.
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- Pip
- 20-07-23
Dark and not so Happy but worth a read.
As many have I've come here from Dungeon Crawler Carl. This book was a great way to show how Matt has grown as an author, it's gorey and quite dark, and doesn't have the humour that we've come to love from Carl and Doughnut; but this book does have a compelling storey and interesting characters that made it an enjoyable listen. This book is horror akin to Stephen Kings writing and should be judged as such.
The performance could be a little bland in some places and did have me rewinding a couple of times where I'd zoned out while listening, but on the whole kept me listening and did a good job of portraying the characters emotions.
(SPOILERS) Some have posted about the ending and their problems with it but for me it was one of the best things about the book, I love being brought into the storey it gives it that touch of realism to polish off the narrative, and leaves you thinking of this book long after the 'audible hopes you've enjoyed the program'
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- Dave
- 30-06-16
A fully-rounded, full-blooded horror fable
What did you like most about The Grinding?
Highly original, built around a terrific central concept and builds to a startling climax. More significantly, the characters are drawn with depth, intelligence and compassion, giving the reader genuine engagement.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Grinding?
Hard to narrow it down - there's a number of great set-pieces to enjoy. The sequence where the hero actually enters The Grinder is a standout.
Have you listened to any of Chris Sorensen’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Nope but he does a great job here.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
"Based on the stunning novel by Matt Dinniman"
Any additional comments?
A physical and fleshy horror in the tradition of early Clive Barker and with the subversive wit of Chuck Palahniuk. It also moves into the metaphysical, as much an existential horror story as one of extraordinary monsters. Despite the name of the creature, it is highly significant that this novel is called 'The Grinding' and not 'The Grinder'.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-10-23
Thanks a lot
Interesting enough story, it you like blood and guts horror.
The narration was godawful though.
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- D. Watson
- 19-02-23
WARNING: upsetting and unsettling for some
Love Dungeon Crawler Carl and was really enjoying The Grinding until the last three minutes where the author said some things which really unsettled me. I think a lot of people won’t be bothered (in which case I recommend the book it’s quite fun, if this is you don’t read ahead as there is a SPOILER) but for the few like me who struggle with mental health and follow a faith the closing remarks of the book are upsetting. SPOILER below:
- the narrator of the book tells the reader they are marked and will go to hell. I really wish Matt had not bothered with that part of the book. I just want to read for entertainment, I don’t want to be part of the story. Matt’s work is fantastic but this was too much for me.
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- Tommy
- 07-12-22
Don't read it!
What a horrible, disturbing horrific book. I had to finish it obviously but I wish I'd never started. Dungeon Crawler Carl is much better.
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