#rogue audiobook

[clarasteam]

further spoilery reflections on the Rogue novelisation: post-audiobook random stuff edition

some things I enjoyed in the book that we didn't get in the show, though I see why we didn't:

the highly developed animosity between Ruby and Lord Stilton Barton, including her telling him "Don't hang out in a library unless you wanna get read" and standing him up in the middle of a quadrille, as a result of which he is actively planning to kill her

the description of the Doctor "giving the TARDIS a little comforting tap" in response to her indigestion groan

the Doctor ruthlessly breaking up Rogue's large weapon disseminator (variously described as his precious creation, his favourite gadget, etc) and using bits of it to reprogramme the trap (R: "I can't believe you broke my stuff!") - interesting that in this version Rogue is the one who's incautiously handing over his tech, rather than the Doctor handing over the sonic

the Doctor telling Rogue "Don't pout too much. When we're not trying to kill each other, we're a good team."

Rogue and the Doctor's dialogue in the garden after the Scandalous Gay Dancing/Fake Proposal OR WAS IT:

"Quite the show," Rogue said with a sly grin.

"You did pretty well yourself," the Doctor replied, adjusting his collar.

I hope someone is writing fic about Professor Sarsha Melenney of Capriskia University, the only survivor of the Chuldur invasion; my heart goes out to her. I like the grimness of this chapter, and how it moves from jokes about inheritance tax fraud to the way people would rather claim they'd been duped by a shapeshifter than "admit to being friends with, or related to, someone awful."

Ruby getting a stitch from "running about after eating all those finger sandwiches" and reflecting that you don't see that on tv

the Chuldur butler being fed up that not one person has accused him of murder, and being told it's the wrong era for it AGAIN (see tvtropes: The Butler Did It), and his pleasure when he finally gets to be the murderer (bumping off the vicar in order to perform the marriage)

more Duchess action, and the family tensions between her and [her annoying middle sister] Miss Emily Beckett, including the Duchess's plan to have a fling with Barton at her next event, "just to help her sister realise that their marriage was bogus" (& KH and BR generally having fun with poisonous family dynamics in this story)

in general, it feels as if Ruby gets more to do in the book than she does in the episode - there's more Ruby-and-Emily, more Ruby-and-Barton, more Ruby-and-the-Duchess. Ruby even makes sure nobody else gets killed by the Chuldur, at the point where Lord Frampton threatens to become "a grey-haired gentleman in a gold waistcoat" so that he can act as "father of the bride":

"Can we all stop messing about, please?" Ruby interrupted. "It's my wedding, and I want the Duchess to give me away." (at this point the Duchess still thinks Ruby is her annoying sister aka Emily, but she agrees to it anyway because she wants to be centre stage)

I am still happily cackling at the title and author of the book Ruby whacks Emily with :)

listening to the audiobook brings out different emphases, and changes the pace for me; there were other bits that made me laugh that I now can't remember, and some that made me have something in my eye...

[howthebestwaslost-blog]

We need the Straxcut 😭

Turns out the Rogue audiobook is surprisingly hilarious.

[noahhawthorneauthor]

July was a heck of a good reading month, and I've well and fallen into a historical romance hole. Both series by Allie Therin were *especially* good.

[incorrectstarwarslegendsquotes]

But if they ever ask about me, tell them I was more than just a great set of boobs... I was also an incredible pair of legs.

Erisi D'Larit

[captaingondolin]

was anyone going to tell me that Marc motherfucking Thompson of Thrawn fame read the (at long last!) unabridged audiobooks of X-Wing Rogue Squadron???

you need more pilot babes in your life. more wedge. more CORRAN MY DISASTER BABY. CORRAN READ BY MARC. TYCHO 'ANGST' CELCHU READ BY MARC. i'm kicking my legs up giggling twirling my hair

[lifeofdc]

Okay this DC phase has lasted a lot longer than expected. Any good podcasts on Spotify?

[startenthousand]

Me: we have to ration the Murderbot Diaries, there are only so many of them!

Also me: *finishes Rogue Protocol and immediately begins Exit Strategy*

[jewishcissiekj]

just made a reading list of 23 books which looks like a lot but I have big plans (+Unless smth is really boring I usually take a few days on a book)

[idlemarginalia]

I've been reading (on audio book, 10/10 production values) the old star wars rogue squadron books and not only are they literally the best piece of media I've ever gotten to experience with that logo stamped on it but I swear to Christ if those two imperials on the mirror array in book two don't have some sort of Flashman-esque spinoff series where everyone hails them as heroes for helping capture Coruscant I'm going to shit a brick and then get to writing I guess.

[elvencantation]

oh my god she figured out they were ren and not ren’s sec unit and murderbot hasn’t noticed yet i can’t wait for the reaction

awww she agreed to their correction cause she can tell how shaken they are

ahhhh mickey told her. this is kinda cute

[champion-fem-hawke]

//finally getting through the DA books after putting it off for so long. Read up to Asunder so far (EASILY my favorite right now), and also been slowly going through Tevinter Nights as part of a book club with a small group of friends to prepare for Veilguard.

Might need to re-read the comics bc it's been a hot minute but overall, after rewatching the trailer I'm super stoked

[littlemissinkdrinker]

Rogue Crew by Brian Jacques

It's very obvious that this book is ghost written but that's okay - I went into this book knowing that. It's darker, with more bloodshed on screen and blood thirsty warriors on both sides. It made for a good read and I really enjoyed it, the ghost writer tried their best to stay true to Jacques' style.

Read : Apr 24th - May 8th, 2023

Rating : 4 Stars

[bereft-of-frogs]

….caught a mistake in the eye of darkness audiobook 😂 looks like it was caught before it went to print but love it when I catch authors slipping on continuity

[gadmiral-thrawn]

Ok guys so the reason im doing this post is because i REALLY need to know what book Sair Yonka defects in like REALLY need to know. My exams depend on this PLEZ HELP ME IF U EVER SEE SOMEONE THAT FEELS LIKE ME JUST SAY HO HO HO CHEESE STICK MACARONI LADY AND ILL BUY U XHEESE STICKS JUST PLEEEZ TELL ME

[quirkycatsfatstacks]

Review: Rogue Protocol – Graphic Audio

Find it on Graphic Audio | Goodreads | MurderBot Reviews Graphic Audio is making great progress adapting the MurderBot Diaries, and I am here for it! Graphic Audio is a full-cast audiobook version, so they work hard to bring our characters to life. As this is the third novella in the series, I’ve gotten used to SecUnit’s voice. However, every new character takes a bit of getting used to (I’m…

[incorrectbatfam]

how would bruce be at the retail jobs?

Previous: Margie | Batfam | Rogues | Justice League | Batkids in training

[clothing store]

Steph: Bruce, you're on menswear. 

Bruce: Yes ma'am. 

Bruce: Need help with anything?

Dick, pulling a shirt off the rack: How does this look? 

Bruce: It's very flattering, chum.

Dick: You think? 'Cause I'm really looking forward to this weekend at Wally's and I wanna impress his folks. 

Bruce: Never mind, it's all wrong. 

———————

[furniture store]

Steph: I'm gonna take inventory. Why don't you help that guy over there?

Bruce: Sure. 

Bruce: You've been looking at that recliner for a long time.

Jason: Yeah, it's pretty nice. 

Bruce: You thinking of buying it?

Jason: Nah, I'll just take my dad's. 

———————

[coffee shop]

Steph: Remember to write their names, especially since it's the morning rush. We don't wanna get the orders mixed up. 

Bruce: Don't worry, I have it all taken care of. 

Tim: One espresso, please. 

Bruce, writing on a cup: You got it. That'll be $3.25.

*5 minutes later*

Bruce: Espresso for Dick– I mean, Jason– I mean, Damian– I mean– oh, you know who you are, get over here. 

———————

[call center] 

Steph: I'm taking a break. Cover for me. 

*phone rings*

Bruce: Wayne Enterprises account support, how can I help you?

Damian: I would like to purchase the Horror and Slasher movie bundle. 

Bruce: Sorry, you have to be at least 18 for that. 

Damian: This is an outrage! Do you know who I am? I am the son of the CEO himself. I demand you put him on the line right now. 

Bruce: As you wish.

Bruce: *spins around in his chair*

Bruce: CEO of Wayne Enterprises here. I'm afraid we can't get that for you. To make up for your troubles, though, I've given you a free trial of our Goodnight Gotham children's bedtime audiobooks. 

———————

[grocery store]

Bruce: That'll be $50.36.

Duke: Shoot, I only brought forty. 

Bruce: Wait, I can give you the friends and family discount. 

Bruce: *swipes his credit card*

Duke: Sweet, thanks!

Bruce: Steph?

Steph: Yeah?

Bruce: Did I just buy my son fifty dollars worth of applesauce? 

———————

[drive-thru]

Cass: Just a water. 

Bruce: Alright, please go to the next window. 

Bruce: *hands her an ice cream cone*

Bruce: You sound like you need this. 

Cass: *smiles*

Steph: How did you—

Bruce: *pulls out his Girl Dad badge*

———————

[restaurant] 

Steph: Here's a menu and your server will be with you shortly. 

Barbara: Thank you. 

Bruce: Good evening. I'll be your server tonight. Have we decided on what we're going with?

Barbara: Yeah, I'll have the chicken. 

Bruce: And would you like a soup or salad with that?

Barbara: Depends. Do you spin the salad in front of me? 

Bruce: Yes. 

Barbara: Then I'll do the soup.

———————

[at home]

Bruce: *face down on his bed*

Steph: Lemme guess, long week? 

Bruce: *grunts* 

Steph: Me too. Hope you don't mind if I take a nap here. 

Steph: *curls up in the blanket*

Bruce: *grunts and pats her head*