Reviews
I liked it a lot. I think Ms. Lafferty's writing is sometimes brilliant, and this podcast (and the sequel, "Heaven Season 2: Hell") demonstrate that.
Lord Gro via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/11/17
I first listened to this series years and years ago, maybe 2008? It's a quality story and narrated very well. I'm so happy it's still available to listen to as it brings me such nostalgia to listen to it again. Thanks Mur :)
SMFrenchie via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/01/17
Reminiscent of Neil Gaiman the Heaven series is follows to characters as they meet dead heroes of legend and figure out the conspiracy happening in Heaven. Beautifully narrated, fun and original. Highly recommended.
Sparrowdeplume via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 05/02/15
The way the book jumps around makes it hard to follow. Pretty sophmoric in general never really climaxing to anything worthwhile. Bickering silly gods fighting like children is the plot from what i can tell
Matt is not hapy via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/03/14
Tried to like this but had to switch off after the girl narrator disappeared and then story got considerably confusing and uninteresting.
happy brit in the usa via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/01/14
I originally wanted "noise in the background" while I folded a mountain of laundry but quickly got drawn into the world of Heaven as Mur Lafferty tells it - I'm a big fan of mythological tales being intertwined in modern stories so this was right up my alley. I am on Season 3 currently and simply...Read full review »
WDkitty via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 11/09/14
Mur, you should at least read the Bible before making assumptions.
MyFestivus via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/09/14
This is a fun romp through all sorts of different mythologies - Mur Lafferty keeps me laughing and I can't wait to get to season 2.
Criswell Weatherman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/17/13
Late to her books but started with this one and am now hooked on the series. My only complaint would be that they could be longer but still a lot of story in a small package.
Rockbell2319 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/08/13
I love these podiobooks I heard a ad for this one on a diffrent book and boy was i happy I did it is a wonderful book.
fortjackson via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/03/12
I want to like it, but I can't. The two characters are supposed to be adults but come off like smarmy twelve year olds showing off their knowledge of mythology. The reader's young sounding voice (yes, i know she is older, but her voice comes off as if she is in high school) doesn't help matters,...Read full review »
HeyNonneyNonney via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/04/12
I'm an audiobook addict. Podcastle has been a favorite of mine for years and is how I found out about Mur Lafferty. I was super excited to see what this book had to offer , and we not disappointed. I just finished this book and am onto the second. I highly recommend this book! I would be more...Read full review »
OxDoc via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/20/12
I enjoyed this book quite a bit. It has a interesting concept and I'm looking forward to listening to the rest of the series.
Xochis Cave via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 04/06/12
Was expecting something half decent, but it's actually a brilliant story, and I've just downloaded all the others, definitely worth a listen.
Futuresgreen via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/18/12
Crisp audio, amazing story, there is NO reason not to put 5 stars. Especially for a Mur Lafferty fan ;)
wayne@57 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 08/18/11
I don't even know how I stumbled upon this, but once I started there was no stopping I got though all five books in 2 days. There's may feel like a slow start but trust me your in for quite a treat!
KougaFang via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/10/11
I was nervous at first because of bad reviews but I really liked it. You get to know other religions and their religions. Also the plot starts to thicken towards the end. It is geared more towards teens but overall, its worth downloading. 4 stars only becaus murr kept tripping up towards the middle.
Sgp232790 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/27/11
I loved this!
Momma V to-be via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/11
The whole series is a fascinating journey - thoroughly enjoyed it and have recommended to several friends. Well worth a listen!
DoctorEm via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/13/11
This story is a slanderous attack upon my religion's theological underpinnings. ...but her zombie podiobook is great, 4 stars for that one, check it out.
Yo Jo Kerr via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/04/11
This is a great series and is definitely worth it
...flea via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/12/10
Totally couldn't see what the people who rated this book are raving about. I just couldn't get into it. Just not my style I guess. Form your own opinion, but don't say you weren't warned.
Happy Housewife via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/21/10
I love the book going onto heaven season two can't wait.
Jupton202 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/03/10
Mur - just wanted to encourage you to keep up the great work. Your recent "I should be writing" piece about a points/badges concept to use to reward aspiring writers nailed it - at least from an incentives perspective. So I'm writing this review in hopes that I can help send you a badge and quell...Read full review »
Elipatwood via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/03/10
More fantasy than science fiction. Very inventive concepts, combined with a very easy to listen to and follow, story line. The entire Heaven series maintains this excellence. I highly reccomend. I only wish it could keep going. Thanks Mur.
Uncle Snort via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/22/10
I listened to the Takeover by Lafferty first and enjoyed it so I decided to try Heaven. It's alright. A little juvenile, and she slips up quite often while reading (that's what editing is for!). The male voice actor sounds way too old for a 20-something guy. Too many times we are left hanging on...Read full review »
Stars Go Boom via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/14/10
I've just finished listening to all 5 books in the Heaven series - Mur Lafferty is a talented writer and an excellent reader. The stories were entertaining, the characters gripping, and there are twists and turns throughout that leave you stunned. Very enjoyable to listen to, and definitely not...Read full review »
StephenD21 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/27/10
A little to hoke'-poke' for me. Are they written by a teenager? Oh well someone must like them for there to be so many of them. I guess the would be good for young teenagers.
RWB4455 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/27/10
Good concept, poor execution. The story is done in a very juvenile style of writing. I a few podcasts in and couldn't listen to any more. It was the "sex with a god" portion that was just so silly and badly placed that I couldn't continue :p
Kahahuna via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/31/09
I listened to this amazing original unusual book in one night. I have now downloaded the other 4. I love fantasy fiction but this is so much more than that. One mystery is explained and another 2 emerge. So addictive. I feel I know these characters. WHAT A FIND!!! DON'T MISS OUT ......
Happy happy iPhone user via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 07/15/09
Just do it, download this book. It's so worth it. It captured my attention from the first paragraph. Well written, great pace, intriguing storyline. I'm currently listening to the third book of four in the series. I'll say it again - just get it!
songshirah via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 04/14/09
I totally loved this Podcast. Wasn't really expecting it to be great but was pleasantly surprised. Plot was kept me so interested I couldn't wait to hear the next chapter. Can't wait for the next installment to come!!!
Brown Sugar13 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/23/09
I dont know why everybody likes this small book. Its like a twelve year old had written it.
philip mausman via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/09/09
I love Mur's voice and I have just relistend to the entire podcast series, WE NEED ANOTHER FIX , I mean story, yes (twitch, twitch)
Jweich via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/05/09
i listened to this before i went to sleep each night, and i couldn't wait to get back to it each night!
LUFCRACE via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/09/09
Wow. I loved this podcast. I listened to it from start to end without stop. The quality of the audio is brilliant- I've listened (or tried) to a number of similar podcast but this definately kept my attention. The plot is briliiant and each character well defined. If you don't listene to this...Read full review »
audiobuff via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/12/08
Have Downloaded whole series love it
New York Jim via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/31/08
This woman has the most annoying voice. It was painful to listen to and the story itself doesnt make it worth it. Don't waste your time, it's junk.
Jessiepk via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/13/08
This was my first full download podcast audiobook. It was a great listening experience--and I'm about to start Season 2
irishlady2002 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/19/08
Mur's novel Heaven is amazing and there is nothing out there like it today.Once you listen too Heaven you will want to listen to the rest and find her other work. There is nothing like this book or writer today
Burnrush via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/12/08
I'm at book four now and I've enjoyed every minute of this story. It crosses the line in some places but keeps itself very neutral and on pace for the most part. Remember it is fiction not theology and you'll have a great time. I"m waiting for the next book!!!
Don't Waste Your Time! via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/25/08
I liked the story (at least enough to keep me interested) until, without warning, the story changed to another characters point of view and the main character was suddenly out of the story. This change also replaced the pleasant female reader to a male reader. It seemed to me as if Mur got half...Read full review »
billyboy2021 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/30/08
Great only if you are using this book to try to get to sleep as it puts me to sleep every time I listen to it. Unfortunately I like to listen to podeo books while I drive. Horrible plot and not a single character worth caring about. Don’t waist your time. ‘Read full review »
rick288 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/19/08
A real find - I enjoyed the idea and the story line, thanks.
jak22 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/29/08
This is sophomoric typing, not writing.
OrleyDogJones via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/05/08
wow
I stumbled upon this and i love it. The story is so awesome and creative. I cant wait much longer for season 4.
Almost Petunia via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/23/08
I just love mur's voice and the story is very creative. there were a few slip ups in the audio production and reading but i think she got better as she went along
njnsong via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/14/07
Since I'm constantly moving and have a hard time sitting still, I never did understand nor get into audiobooks. Until now... My husband bought me an IPOD & the Sergeant on my shift is a big fan of audio books. And curiosity got the best of me. This is my FIRST audiobook. And I can't stop...Read full review »
scuezme via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/07/07
Quirky, enjoyable story read by the author. Her voice is wonderful, relaxing and the story is addictive. I am downloading seasons 2 and 3!
kinginva via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/20/07
A well composed story and a fun trip into possible Heavens.
Reitveld via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/04/07
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