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The Wolf of the North Trilogy
- Wolf of the North, Books 1-3
- De: Duncan M. Hamilton
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 32 h y 22 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,958
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,854
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,851
Wolf of the North: It has been generations since the Northlands have seen a hero worthy of the title. Many have made the claim, but few have lived to defend it. Timid, weak, and bullied, Wulfric is as unlikely a candidate as there could be. Jorundyr's Path: Jorundyr's Path is walked only by the brave. As Wulfric pursues Adalhaid's Blood Debt, he soon learns that the path to revenge is never easy. The Blood Debt: A blade fit for a hero. An army for a tyrant. A reckoning long awaited, and a tale reaching its end.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Could have been so much more, a classic even
- De Listener en 01-14-23
- The Wolf of the North Trilogy
- Wolf of the North, Books 1-3
- De: Duncan M. Hamilton
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Epic Tragedy
Revisado: 01-26-25
While it took awhile to get started, it was a good fantasy epic tragedy. The characters worked in the world and the magic was mysterious enough. Enjoyed it!
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The Song of Achilles
- A Novel
- De: Madeline Miller
- Narrado por: Frazer Douglas
- Duración: 11 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 38,929
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 34,773
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 34,668
Greece in the age of heroes. Patroclus, an awkward young prince, has been exiled to the kingdom of Phthia to be raised in the shadow of King Peleus and his golden son, Achilles. “The best of all the Greeks”—strong, beautiful, and the child of a goddess—Achilles is everything the shamed Patroclus is not. Yet despite their differences, the boys become steadfast companions. Their bond deepens as they grow into young men and become skilled in the arts of war and medicine—much to the displeasure and the fury of Achilles’ mother, Thetis, a cruel sea goddess with a hatred of mortals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wasn't Expecting to Like It- BOY! was I wrong!!
- De susan en 06-11-14
- The Song of Achilles
- A Novel
- De: Madeline Miller
- Narrado por: Frazer Douglas
Great take on a classic myth
Revisado: 02-14-13
If you could sum up The Song of Achilles in three words, what would they be?
engaging,enjoyable, and dramatic
What did you like best about this story?
I really enjoyed how the author gave a bit of a different take on classical story of Achilles from the view of Patroculus. I thought it was interesting to see how she developed and accepted the classical "facts" and put them into the framework of the story. She made me break out my Illiad to refresh myself.
What about Frazer Douglas’s performance did you like?
The variation in tone helped me keep the characters more apart than I expected in a Greek myth.
Who was the most memorable character of The Song of Achilles and why?
Patroculus - as the central character, I thought they developed him well.
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Hexed
- The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 2
- De: Kevin Hearne
- Narrado por: Luke Daniels
- Duración: 8 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 22,241
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 20,225
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 20,201
Atticus O’Sullivan, last of the Druids, doesn’t care much for witches. Still, he’s about to make nice with the local coven by signing a mutually beneficial nonaggression treaty - when suddenly the witch population in modern-day Tempe, Arizona, quadruples overnight. And the new girls are not just bad, they’re badasses with a dark history on the German side of World War II.
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2 out of 5 stars
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BONUS BODKINS
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 05-06-17
- Hexed
- The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 2
- De: Kevin Hearne
- Narrado por: Luke Daniels
Fun Second Book!
Revisado: 09-14-12
What made the experience of listening to Hexed the most enjoyable?
I really enjoy how the characters are voiced. There is enough difference of inflection and tone that you can tell the different characters from each other.
What did you like best about this story?
The story is solid and a great second book. I really enjoy both the characters of Atticus and Oberon. The widow McDunnough is a hoot. It isnt great literature but it is a fun yarn and makes time pass quickly. I find a plethora of stuff to chuckle about in this book as the writer has a great sense of humor.
Have you listened to any of Luke Daniels’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I have and it compares favorably. I like his narrating style.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Very much so.
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The Irregulars
- Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington
- De: Jennet Conant
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
- Duración: 11 h y 36 m
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 515
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 307
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 308
Prior to the U.S. entering WWII, a small coterie of British spies in Washington, D.C., was formed. They called themselves the Baker Street Irregulars after the band of street urchins who were the eyes and ears of Sherlock Holmes in some Arthur Conan Doyle stories.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Spying in Washington
- De Sara en 10-03-14
- The Irregulars
- Roald Dahl and the British Spy Ring in Wartime Washington
- De: Jennet Conant
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
A Brit in Washington
Revisado: 09-13-12
What did you love best about The Irregulars?
I loved the insight into Washington during the War. My parents having grown up in the city, I am constantly fascinated by the stories they tell about all the goings on and how Washington transformed from a sleepy Southern town to the city it is today.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Irregulars?
The discussions about the Wallace Vice Presidency was absolutely fascinating. I had not realized what a concern that he caused to the British government.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I was moved most by the post war period. It seems that the people in the book were constantly chasing the life they had during the war.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed this. I found it very interesting and entertaining to hear about Dahl's life. The literary figure seems so divorced from real man.
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