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Immerse yourself in the ancient past

Revisado: 04-23-25

A fun and plausible reconstruction of the ancient post eruption area of Stabiae. I have enjoyed the Flavia Albia series as much as the Falco books - but this one has a little twist at the very end which makes me wonder if it will be the last of the series - I hope not! Well read too.

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The tragic, violent, shocking yet also life affirming story of Naples in WW2

Revisado: 12-02-24

This book offers the author’s profound personal observations and insights into the horrors and deprivations of Naples and its surrounding districts during WW2 and the resilience and courage of its occupants under the worst possible circumstances. This book exposes Nazis, Allied forces and the local Italian politicians and mafia as equally corrupt, exploitative and evil in the face of the already intolerable suffering inflicted by war of the ordinary Neapolitan people. For those who, like myself, adore this region of Italy it really is essential reading. Viva Napoli!

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Interesting and poignant but why???. has the language been censored with bleeps?

Revisado: 07-28-24

An interesting tale but it was incredibly irritating that whenever a character said a swear word it was censored with a bleep! What on earth do they think they are doing - this is not a children’s book - why are adult readers being treated like they are idiots or under aged readers? I have never encountered such knuckle dragging prurient censorship in any other Audible book - this book is British - is this some weird fundamentalist American imposed thing? Such infantile dumbing down of the original text is very disturbing and should have no part in contemporary literature or a reputable international literary supplier such as Audible.

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Great story, brilliantly read

Revisado: 07-27-24

Love the characters and especially the pets! The reader is equally proficient with male, female and children’s voices giving convincing variety to the story telling.

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Silly but amusing tosh

Revisado: 02-03-24

An engaging enough piece of escapism - saved from being mundane by the exotic setting and the excellent narrator

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Excellent reding of an intriguing novel

Revisado: 01-22-24

This first part of the series has been available for several years now and I wonder why, given the many positive reviews and requests, none of the other books in the series have been recorded. Unfortunately Audible has a reputation for leaving loyal listeners in the lurch with unfinished series. Does anyone there actually read the reviews? When you have a ready and willing audience why not capitalise on it? That way everyone profits. So please! When you have started recording a series of books get all of their recordings finished!

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Another entertaining Flavia Albia story

Revisado: 11-02-23

A bit confusing at times, however this is an appropriate reflection of the way Fatal Legacy paints a picture of Roman family life and its complicated interrelationship with slavery. As usual the author allows us to step into and walk around the ancient city. The narration was very good - expressive and well read.

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The best yet

Revisado: 03-21-23

So many intriguing threads to the story always keeping interest up - and so well woven together. Highly recommended.

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The best narrator for this series

Revisado: 01-25-23

I really liked the narrator - he had just the right nuances for the many voices. I don’t mind Christian Rodska but dislike Gordon Griffin who makes Falco come across as a wheedling creep. I would be great if the Falco stories recorded by him could be redone by this narrator.

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The best sci fi book ever

Revisado: 02-20-22

A mission to save planet Earth from a terrible fate depends upon humanity cooperating with itself - and as if that wasn’t enough of a challenge, then with an alien species. Two unlikely space buddies team up in a story full of suspense, suffering, triumphs and tragedies - but one which enforces the power of what brilliant science can achieve when combined with friendship, goodwill and love. Beautiful narration combined with a wonderful story makes Project Hail Mary a pleasure to listen to and a moving experience.

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