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Portrait of a Spy
- De: Daniel Silva
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
- Duración: 11 h y 26 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 34
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 30
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 28
For Gabriel and his beautiful wife, Chiara, it was supposed to be the start of a pleasant weekend in London - a visit to an art gallery in St. James’s to authenticate a newly discovered painting by Titian, followed by a quiet lunch at an Italian restaurant along the Strand. But a pair of deadly bombings in Paris and Hamburg has already marred this sparkling autumn day. And while walking along Wellington Street, the ever-vigilant Gabriel notices a man whom he believes is about to carry out a third attack.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An untangling of intrigues!
- De Marinda en 12-27-24
- Portrait of a Spy
- De: Daniel Silva
- Narrado por: Simon Vance
Not so riveting
Revisado: 09-22-13
This was a bit of a let down...not as captivating overall as the others in the series.
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The Messenger
- De: Daniel Silva
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong
- Duración: 10 h y 36 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 39
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 26
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 23
When an al-Qaeda suspect is killed in London, photographs on his computer lead Israeli intelligence to suspect that al-Qaeda is planning its most audacious attack so far. To former spy Gabriel Allon, there is something terribly familiar about the information, something horrifyingly close. But even he does not realise how close. Urgently, he throws himself into the hunt, but there simply may not be enough of anything - enough time, enough facts, enough luck.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing
- De Liz en 04-23-09
- The Messenger
- De: Daniel Silva
- Narrado por: Gareth Armstrong
Captivating
Revisado: 08-24-13
The story is well read. It is a gripping story that holds you in suspense. Most enjoyable.
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The English Girl
- Gabriel Allon, Book 13
- De: Daniel Silva
- Narrado por: George Guidall
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,128
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,767
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,763
Daniel Silva delivers another spectacular thriller starring Gabriel Allon, The English Girl. When a beautiful young British woman vanishes on the island of Corsica, a prime minister’s career is threatened with destruction. Allon, the wayward son of Israeli intelligence, is thrust into a game of shadows where nothing is what it seems...and where the only thing more dangerous than his enemies might be the truth.…
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not for me!
- De Janet H. Maddox en 07-20-13
- The English Girl
- Gabriel Allon, Book 13
- De: Daniel Silva
- Narrado por: George Guidall
Intriguing story.
Revisado: 08-07-13
It has a rather slow start and there are so many names and characters introduced that it's hard to keep track of whose who. However, the story itself is compelling and a very good one to listen to.
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The Witness
- De: Nora Roberts
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan
- Duración: 16 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 33,723
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 30,236
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 30,165
Daughter of a cold, controlling mother and an anonymous donor, studious, obedient Elizabeth Fitch finally let loose one night, drinking too much at a nightclub and allowing a strange man’s seductive Russian accent to lure her to a house on Lake Shore Drive. Twelve years later, the woman now known as Abigail Lowery lives alone on the outskirts of a small town in the Ozarks.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Classic Nora - Outstanding!!!!
- De M. Davis en 04-20-12
- The Witness
- De: Nora Roberts
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan
Keeps you hooked !
Revisado: 05-07-13
Well developed story...good balance of suspense and romance. Good development of character and personalities. The story is intriguing.
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Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
- De: Dai Sijie, Ina Rilke - translator
- Narrado por: B.D. Wong
- Duración: 4 h y 24 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 669
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 373
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 377
From within the hopelessness and terror of China's Cultural Revolution, Dai Sijie has fashioned a beguiling and unexpected story about the resilience of the human spirit, the wonder of romantic awakening, and the magical power of storytelling. "An unexpected miracle," raves the Los Angeles Times Book Review, "a delicate, and often hilarious, tale."
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4 out of 5 stars
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Culture Shock
- De Kelli en 02-27-03
- Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
- De: Dai Sijie, Ina Rilke - translator
- Narrado por: B.D. Wong
Chinese Seamstress
Revisado: 03-05-12
A lovely short story that gives a great insight into the impact of the cultural revolution on real people.
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Pavilion of Women
- De: Pearl S. Buck
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
- Duración: 15 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 461
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 396
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 397
On her 40th birthday, Madame Wu carries out a decision she has been planning for a long time: she tells her husband that after 24 years their physical life together is now over and she wishes him to take a second wife. The House of Wu, one of the oldest and most revered in China, is thrown into an uproar by her decision, but Madame Wu will not be dissuaded and arranges for a young country girl to come take her place in bed.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Horrible narration!
- De Customer Review en 06-17-15
- Pavilion of Women
- De: Pearl S. Buck
- Narrado por: Adam Verner
Pavilion of Women
Revisado: 03-05-12
A fairly interesting story about the perceived role and status of men and women in Chinese society in the early part of the 20th C. The struggle between duty and desire runs through the course of the novel. Having listened to Peony earlier, I couldn't help comparing the two. I found Peony more engaging and better crafted as a story.
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Peony
- A Novel of China
- De: Pearl S. Buck
- Narrado por: Kirsten Potter
- Duración: 12 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 407
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 337
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 337
Young Peony is sold into a rich Chinese household as a bondmaid - an awkward role in which she is more a servant, but less a daughter. As she grows into a lovely, provocative young woman, Peony falls in love with the family's only son. However, tradition forbids them to wed. How she resolves her love for him and her devotion to her adoptive family unfolds in this profound tale, based on true events in China over a century ago.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Jews in China
- De Jean en 04-22-12
- Peony
- A Novel of China
- De: Pearl S. Buck
- Narrado por: Kirsten Potter
Excellent
Revisado: 02-05-12
Would you consider the audio edition of Peony to be better than the print version?
I'm not familiar with the print version but I found this audiobook to be excellent. The story was riveting. I had found the first chapter rather slow going, but once the story moved into the second and subsequent chapters I found myself hooked. The themes of loyalty, religiosity, power and love were interestingly interwoven in the story. It was very well read.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Peony?
Perhaps the point where Leah killed herself. I never saw that coming and it was certainly a critical turning point.
Which scene was your favorite?
The one that saw David and his father spending the night out on a boat for dinner with their friends.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes...but I think it is best heard in short sittings as there is much to ponder upon as the story unfolds.
Any additional comments?
You've done a super job with this version !
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Mao's Last Dancer
- De: Li Cunxin
- Narrado por: Paul English
- Duración: 15 h y 16 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,576
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,250
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,244
This is the true story of how one moment in time, by the thinnest thread of a chance, changed the course of a small boy's life in ways that are beyond description. One day he would dance with some of the greatest ballet companies of the world. One day he would be a friend to a president and first lady, movie stars, and the most influential people in America. One day he would become a star: Mao's last dancer, and the darling of the West.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Life in perspective
- De PSprout en 01-29-06
- Mao's Last Dancer
- De: Li Cunxin
- Narrado por: Paul English
A compelling story
Revisado: 12-04-09
This story gives an excellent insight into life in China in the 70s and 80s experienced though the life of a peasant boy.
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The White Tiger
- De: Aravind Adiga
- Narrado por: Bindya Solanki
- Duración: 8 h y 10 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 115
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 62
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 61
Balram Halwai is the White Tiger - the smartest boy in his village. Too poor to finish school, he has to work in a teashop until the day a rich man hires him as a chauffeur, and takes him to live in Delhi. The city is a revelation. Balram becomes aware of immense wealth all around him, and realizes the only way he can become part of it is by murdering his master. The White Tiger presents a raw and unromanticized India, both thrilling and shocking.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant
- De EM en 11-13-09
- The White Tiger
- De: Aravind Adiga
- Narrado por: Bindya Solanki
White Tiger
Revisado: 11-24-09
The story is captivating as it reflects on the struggles of the poor in India and the arrogance and debauchery of the rich. It is provactive in parts and disturbing in others. I expected a stronger Indian accent to be apparent in the reading of the narrative and was a little disappointed that this was not so - but I got used to it after the first half hour and grew more intrigued by the story thereafter.
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