Downbelow Station

2 out of 5 for the audiobook
4 out of 5 for the actual content

I don't usually listen to audiobooks, but I decided to listen to the Audible version of Downbelow Stations since I couldn't get the book from my public library in time for the Sword & Laser bookclub. Bad decision– because I hated listening to it. I mean, there were times that I was able to ignore the narrator and become immersed in the story. But that was rare. I had to concentrate in order to get passed his readings. Especially when he would read with a woman's voice, that was the worst! They all sounded so whine-y, it made me cringe.

Other than that, I thought the book was very interesting. I loved the Hisa, and the different POV characters. And it became even more awesome when I started casting them as BSG characters (idea came from a Sword and Laser goodreads thread: Let's Cast This Thing check it out and join the club!). I might pick up the other books in the series at some point, but for now, I am happy with the ending that Cherryh provided in Downbelow Station.

Bottom line: Audiobook version sucks, but still a fantastic story. Recommended to people who like BSG.