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The Western Wind
- De: Samantha Harvey
- Narrado por: Nyasha Hatendi
- Duración: 10 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 49
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 44
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 43
Fifteenth-century Oakham, in Somerset; a tiny village cut off by a big river with no bridge. When a man is swept away by the river in the early hours of Shrove Saturday, an explanation has to be found: accident, suicide or murder? The village priest, John Reve, is privy to many secrets in his role as confessor. But will he be able to unravel what happened to the victim, Thomas Newman, the wealthiest, most capable and industrious man in the village? And what will happen if he can't?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautifully written
- De Pauline C en 12-05-18
- The Western Wind
- De: Samantha Harvey
- Narrado por: Nyasha Hatendi
Repetitive and Boring
Revisado: 05-16-20
It started out great but then regressed into retelling the story over and over. I didn’t get it.
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An Officer and a Spy
- A Novel
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
- Duración: 16 h y 4 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,882
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,668
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,669
Paris in 1895: Alfred Dreyfus, a young Jewish officer, has just been convicted of treason, sentenced to life imprisonment at Devil's Island, and stripped of his rank in front of a baying crowd of 20,000. Among the witnesses to his humiliation is Georges Picquart, the ambitious, intellectual, recently promoted head of the counterespionage agency that Dreyfus had passed secrets to the Germans. At first, Picquart firmly believes in Dreyfus' guilt. But it is not long after Dreyfus is delivered to his desolate prison that Picquart stumbles on information that leads him to suspect that there is still a spy at large in the French military.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Top Notch Historical Fiction
- De Ryan en 03-18-14
- An Officer and a Spy
- A Novel
- De: Robert Harris
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
A Fascinating Story Told by An Excellent Narrator
Revisado: 05-07-14
This was one of my most enjoyable audiobooks. The story was so interesting and almost completely based on fact. The narrator had a perfect French accent and a wonderful way of expressing the emotions of the story. What an actor! After I finished, I read up on the facts of the case on the internet. I highly recommend this book.
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Police
- A Harry Hole Novel
- De: Jo Nesbø
- Narrado por: Don Bartlett, John Lee
- Duración: 16 h y 37 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,736
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,533
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,529
For years, detective Harry Hole has been at the center of every major criminal investigation in Oslo. His brilliant insights and dedication to his job have saved countless lives over the years. But as the killer grows increasingly bold and the media reaction increasingly hysterical, the detective is nowhere to be found. This time, when those he loves and values most are facing terrible danger, Harry is in no position to protect anyone—least of all himself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Simply the Best Detective Series In any Language
- De Chip Atkinson en 10-26-13
- Police
- A Harry Hole Novel
- De: Jo Nesbø
- Narrado por: Don Bartlett, John Lee
Narrator Lee Ruins Story
Revisado: 02-12-14
What could Jo Nesbø have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
I've read most of the Harry Hole books (and loved them) but this one ranks towards the bottom of the list in terms of the story line. Not enough Harry in the book for me.
What didn’t you like about John Lee’s performance?
But the worst part was John Lee's performance. His interpretation of the female characters is so artificial and sing-songy. I just can't listen to another Jo Nesbo book narrated by him. What a tragedy to have lost Robin Sachs.
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Alex
- The Commandant Camille Verhoeven Trilogy
- De: Pierre Lemaitre
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
- Duración: 11 h y 7 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 84
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 75
Alex Prevost - kidnapped, savagely beaten, suspended from the ceiling of an abandoned warehouse in a tiny wooden cage - is running out of time. Her abductor appears to want only to watch her die. Apart from a shaky eyewitness report of the abduction, Police Commandant Camille Verhoeven has nothing to go on: no suspect, no leads, and no family or friends anxious to find a missing loved one. The diminutive and brilliant detective knows from bitter experience the urgency of finding the missing woman as quickly as possible - but first he must understand more about her.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Wild Mystery
- De Andre en 01-23-15
- Alex
- The Commandant Camille Verhoeven Trilogy
- De: Pierre Lemaitre
- Narrado por: David Rintoul
You Never Know What's Coming Next
Revisado: 10-23-13
Any additional comments?
This was a phenomenal audiobook. So many twists and turns. Absolutely riveting. Now I've got to read the other books in the series.
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The Golem and the Jinni
- A Novel
- De: Helene Wecker
- Narrado por: George Guidall
- Duración: 19 h y 42 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 18,824
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17,272
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 17,235
Helene Wecker's dazzling debut novel tells the story of two supernatural creatures who appear mysteriously in 1899 New York. Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a strange man who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic. When her master dies at sea on the voyage from Poland, she is unmoored and adrift as the ship arrives in New York Harbor. Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire, born in the ancient Syrian Desert. Trapped in an old copper flask by a Bedouin wizard centuries ago, he is released accidentally by a tinsmith in a Lower Manhattan shop.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enchanting Debut Novel - Delicious!
- De Tango en 04-26-13
- The Golem and the Jinni
- A Novel
- De: Helene Wecker
- Narrado por: George Guidall
Top of My List of Favorite Books
Revisado: 07-26-13
What did you like best about this story?
I just finished reading and listening to The Golem and the Jinni. What an inventive, beautifully written and compelling novel! I loved every minute of it. All the characters came to life as completely believable people. And the juxtaposition of the personalities of Amad and Chava was so interesting. I just did not want this book to end. I'm making it my selection for our book club in 2014 and have recommended it to everyone I know who loves to read a great story.
What about George Guidall’s performance did you like?
The Audible.com edition with George Guidell narrating was perfect. That was for listening in my car. Continuing to read the Kindle edition when at home was great, too. The Golem and the Jinni is now at the top of my list of all time favorite books
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State of Wonder
- A Novel
- De: Ann Patchett
- Narrado por: Hope Davis
- Duración: 12 h y 22 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 8,583
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6,918
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 6,896
Research scientist Dr. Marina Singh is sent to Brazil to track down her former mentor, Dr. Annick Swenson, who seems to have disappeared in the Amazon while working on an extremely valuable new drug. The last person who was sent to find her died before he could complete his mission. Plagued by trepidation, Marina embarks on an odyssey into the insect-infested jungle in hopes of finding answers to the questions about her friend's death, her company's future, and her own past.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Do yourself a favor and listen to this book!
- De F. B. H. In TN en 06-10-11
- State of Wonder
- A Novel
- De: Ann Patchett
- Narrado por: Hope Davis
Don't Bother
Revisado: 08-13-11
I, too, was looking forward to listening to this book. Loved Bel Canto. But this one really disappointed. The overall concept of the plot was interesting, but the details as it unfolded were not believable. I found Marina to be wishy-washy and naive. She really irritated me! And Hope Davis's narrative style added to the disappointing experience. Her voice was very flat and uninteresting. I plodded on to the end just to find out what happened, but cannot recommend this book to anyone.
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The Death Instinct
- De: Jed Rubenfeld
- Narrado por: Kerry Shale
- Duración: 14 h y 47 m
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 32
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 32
Under a clear blue September sky, America's financial center in lower Manhattan became the site of the largest, deadliest terrorist attack in the nation's history. It was September 16, 1920. Four hundred people were killed or injured. The country was appalled by the magnitude and savagery of the incomprehensible attack, which remains unsolved to this day.The bomb that devastated Wall Street in 1920 explodes in the opening pages of The Death Instinct, Jed Rubenfeld's provocative and mesmerizing new novel.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing after a great review
- De Shelley C. en 02-26-11
- The Death Instinct
- De: Jed Rubenfeld
- Narrado por: Kerry Shale
Disappointing after a great review
Revisado: 02-26-11
This book got a great review in The New York Times so I was really looking forward to listening to it. It started off strong, but I was put off by the outlandish voices and accents the narrator used for most of the characters in the book. The only one who sounded real was Jimmy Littlemore. All the rest of the voices sounded like real stereotypes and significantly detracted from the story line. I stayed with it to the end just to find out what happened, but wouldn't really recommend the audio book. Maybe much better to actually read.
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Chasing the Dime: Booktrack Edition
- De: Michael Connelly
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis
- Duración: 10 h y 23 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 3,267
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,154
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2,154
The messages waiting for Henry Pierce when he plugs in his new phone clearly aren't intended for him. They indicate something has gone terribly wrong for a woman named Lilly. Pierce probes, investigates, and then tumbles through a hole, leaving behind a life driven by work to track down and help a woman he's never met. Connelly's latest is "a grabber from the beginning...utterly compelling."
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2 out of 5 stars
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Our hero is an idiot
- De M. McClure en 02-09-04
- Chasing the Dime: Booktrack Edition
- De: Michael Connelly
- Narrado por: Jonathan Davis
I Agree with Melody
Revisado: 09-16-04
Yes, our hero is an idiot. What happened to Michael Connelly? The Harry Bosch books are so well done. I couldn't believe this came from the same author. Don't waste your time.
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