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The Underground Railroad (Television Tie-in)
- A Novel
- De: Colson Whitehead
- Narrado por: Bahni Turpin
- Duración: 10 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 16,291
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 14,573
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 14,533
Cora is a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. Life is hell for all the slaves, but especially bad for Cora; an outcast even among her fellow Africans, she is coming into womanhood—where even greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and escape. Matters do not go as planned—Cora kills a young white boy who tries to capture her. Though they manage to find a station and head north, they are being hunted.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Stupendous book, hard to follow in audio
- De JQR en 12-01-16
- The Underground Railroad (Television Tie-in)
- A Novel
- De: Colson Whitehead
- Narrado por: Bahni Turpin
My concerns resolved in the end!
Revisado: 09-10-16
I was a bit leery of Whitehead's intentions after reading the early reviews...an actual railroad? The book's quick inclusion on Oprah's list was encouraging. Having now completed the book, I'm completely okay.
My apprehension was based out of concern that this metaphorical railroad could in some way soften or glamorize slavery. I'm glad to say that my apprehension was resolved early and repeatedly. My only regret is that Cora and her rescuers didn't kill the slave catcher, Ridgeway, in Indiana. And the church said...Amen!!
Many thanks to Mr. Whitehead for overcoming his own doubts and writing on this difficult subject and doing so in such a powerful way. Well done. Young man!!
David G. Wilkins
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Full Force and Effect
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- De: Mark Greaney
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 19 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,370
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8,416
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8,379
A North Korean ICBM crashes into the Sea of Japan. A veteran CIA officer is murdered in Ho Chi Minh City, and a package of forged documents goes missing. The pieces are there, but assembling the puzzle will cost Jack Ryan, Jr., and his fellow Campus agents precious time. Time they don't have.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Great story! AWFUL narration!
- De Ben en 12-13-14
- Full Force and Effect
- A Jack Ryan Novel
- De: Mark Greaney
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
Greaney continues to uphold the Clancy standard
Revisado: 11-04-15
I have loved Clancy's books over the years and was pleased to see his protege carrying-on in his stead. Great, timely story telling and always compelling characters, old and new.
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The Black Count
- Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
- De: Tom Reiss
- Narrado por: Paul Michael
- Duración: 13 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,119
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,903
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,904
General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar—because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such classics as The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The story behind the greatest novelist of all time
- De Melinda en 01-13-13
- The Black Count
- Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo
- De: Tom Reiss
- Narrado por: Paul Michael
An important historical portrait
Revisado: 12-15-12
Where does The Black Count rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
The best history I've listened to on Audible.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The Count
What does Paul Michael bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Clarity and pronunciation of the French names, places and words.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The book's tag line is great.
Any additional comments?
Would love to discover other untold stories of historical characters of color.
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