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The Minotaur
- A Novel
- De: Barbara Vine
- Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor
- Duración: 12 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 170
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 80
As soon as Kerstin Kvist arrives at remote, ivy-covered Lydstep Old Hall in Essex, she feels like a character in a gothic novel. A young nurse fresh out of school, Kerstin has been hired for a position with the Cosway family, residents of the Hall for generations. She is soon introduced to her "charge", John Cosway, a 39-year-old man whose strange behavior is vaguely explained by his mother and sisters as part of the madness that runs in the family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Top notch Barbara Vine
- De Susan B. en 12-12-07
- The Minotaur
- A Novel
- De: Barbara Vine
- Narrado por: Rosalyn Landor
A horrid family
Revisado: 04-07-15
What did you love best about The Minotaur?
Barbara Vine's descriptions of loathsome people. I also like the fact that her books don't start off with the murder that needs to solved. Rather, the tension in the story builds and culminates with the murder.
What did you like best about this story?
The detailed descriptions of country life in England in the 60s.
Have you listened to any of Rosalyn Landor’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Never heard Rosalyn Landor before this. Great voice for characters.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Moved? Disturbed more like it. Some of the family members were truly unwell.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoy Barbara Vine's books, and this one has definitely been one of my favourites.
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A Golden Age
- A Novel
- De: Tahmima Anam
- Narrado por: Madhur Jaffrey
- Duración: 9 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 45
As young widow Rehana Haque awakes one March morning, she might be forgiven for feeling happy. Today she will throw a party for her son and daughter. In the garden of the house she has built, her roses are blooming, her children are almost grown, and beyond their doorstep, the city is buzzing with excitement after recent elections. Change is in the air.
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5 out of 5 stars
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sad, poignant, thought-provoking, beautiful
- De Rio Delta Wild en 06-04-08
- A Golden Age
- A Novel
- De: Tahmima Anam
- Narrado por: Madhur Jaffrey
History and family drama
Revisado: 03-30-15
Where does A Golden Age rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
It was my first, so I can't compare it to anything else.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Tough choice. Mrs. Chowdhury? She seemed the most colourful.
What about Madhur Jaffrey’s performance did you like?
Terrific narration without exaggeration. She's the reason I signed up for Audible. I really hope she narrates The Good Muslim as well.
Any additional comments?
I was surprised how much I enjoyed the story. I knew very little about the war in Bangladesh before listening to this audiobook.
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