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Miss Benson's Beetle
- A Novel
- De: Rachel Joyce
- Narrado por: Juliet Stevenson
- Duración: 12 h y 4 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 3,186
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,825
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,811
It is 1950. London is still reeling from World War II, and Margery Benson, a schoolteacher and spinster, is trying to get through life, surviving on scraps. One day, she reaches her breaking point, abandoning her job and small existence to set out on an expedition to the other side of the world in search of her childhood obsession: an insect that may or may not exist - the golden beetle of New Caledonia. When she advertises for an assistant to accompany her, the woman she ends up with is the last person she had in mind.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A well-written panorama of human tragedy
- De Film Fan en 07-03-21
- Miss Benson's Beetle
- A Novel
- De: Rachel Joyce
- Narrado por: Juliet Stevenson
A Unique and Magical Tale
Revisado: 07-24-23
I completely agree with the reviewer who objected to the description of this book as “hilarious” or “hysterical.” Yes, it is often very funny, largely because of the remarkable Juliet Stevenson’s portrayal of Enid Pretty (as well as her other marvelous character portraits). But there is also a deep well of pain in the story, much of this reflecting the personal horrors and suffering in the aftermath of World War I. Each major character has known tragedy; some rise above it, others fall victim to it. I heartedly recommend this beautiful book, but I suggest that readers not approach it as I foolishly did, as “light” reading. I will be carrying Miss Benson and her golden beetle in my heart for a long time. Diana Burgwyn
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Elf Dog and Owl Head
- De: M.T. Anderson
- Narrado por: Pete Cross
- Duración: 4 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 22
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 20
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 20
Clay has had his fill of home life. A global plague has brought the world to a screeching halt, and with little to look forward to but a summer of video-calling friends, vying with annoying sisters for the family computer, and tuning out his parents’ financial worries, he’s only too happy to retreat to the woods. From the moment the elegant little dog with the ornate collar appears like an apparition among the trees, Clay sees something uncanny in her.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect for dog lovers and adventurers
- De Susan Van Metre en 10-16-23
- Elf Dog and Owl Head
- De: M.T. Anderson
- Narrado por: Pete Cross
A Beautiful Reading of a Magnificent Book
Revisado: 06-05-23
Like many of the classics in children’s literature, this book by M.T. Anderson has no age limits. Its magic permeates every page.
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The Good Companions
- De: J. B. Priestley
- Narrado por: Rodney Bewes
- Duración: 7 h y 13 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 13
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 10
The Good Companions follows a number of discontents or ‘lost souls’ as they respectively gravitate towards a concert troupe that is on the verge of disbanding. An adventure around the Shires of England following the fates and fortunes of the unlikely group, The Good Companions is a popular contemporary classic which has recently experienced a resurgence in public interest and acclaim due to the finesse of Priestley’s writing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it
- De planetelaine en 06-22-23
- The Good Companions
- De: J. B. Priestley
- Narrado por: Rodney Bewes
Wonderful escapism
Revisado: 02-17-23
I am embarrassed to admit how many times over the years I have read this book. I love the characters, their names, the setting, the plot twists, the vivid portrait of a time and place in England that is far, far removed from our own. Yes, it is abridged, which saddens me, but the narrative is still rich and detailed. And Rodney Bewes does a fine job with the varied speech patterns and dialects.
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The Latecomer
- A Novel
- De: Jean Hanff Korelitz
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan
- Duración: 16 h y 19 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,020
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,801
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,788
The Latecomer follows the story of the wealthy, New York City-based Oppenheimer family, from the first meeting of parents Salo and Johanna, under tragic circumstances, to their triplets born during the early days of IVF. As children, the three siblings—Harrison, Lewyn, and Sally—feel no strong familial bond and cannot wait to go their separate ways, even as their father becomes more distanced and their mother more desperate. When the triplets leave for college, Johanna, faced with being truly alone, makes the decision to have a fourth child.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Conservatives and religious are the villains
- De Ashley en 09-01-22
- The Latecomer
- A Novel
- De: Jean Hanff Korelitz
- Narrado por: Julia Whelan
Brilliant stylist
Revisado: 01-05-23
This book is ideal for being read to, partly because of the author’s concise and witty writing. The story is wonderfully unique. I confess to having lost interest for awhile after the triplets’ arrival—they were such negative personalities when introduced that I simply became bored. The plot did, of course, pick up. One request: Every time I heard the name Goebbels mispronounced ( as Goybels) I cringed. One of the most evil characters during World War 2, he must be remembered
accurately. Please correct that!!
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