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Lincoln in the Bardo
- A Novel
- De: George Saunders
- Narrado por: Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, George Saunders, y otros
- Duración: 7 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 10,460
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 9,523
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 9,479
February 1862. The Civil War is less than one year old. The fighting has begun in earnest, and the nation has begun to realize it is in for a long, bloody struggle. Meanwhile, President Lincoln’s beloved eleven-year-old son, Willie, lies upstairs in the White House, gravely ill. In a matter of days, despite predictions of a recovery, Willie dies and is laid to rest in a Georgetown cemetery. “My poor boy, he was too good for this earth,” the president says at the time. “God has called him home.”
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5 out of 5 stars
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"Where might God stand?"
- De Mel en 02-17-17
Amazing!!
Revisado: 03-07-17
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
This is my first audio book and I chose it because of the 166 narrators!! And, because I have long enjoyed George Saunders writing. It was helpful that I read the first chapters on amazon, so I knew that the citations that were spoken were part of the actual text. Saunders has written a unique, compelling, surprising and touching story about a father's love for his son, the afterlife and so much more.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Lincoln in the Bardo?
The moment when Lincoln returns to the cemetery and the characters in the "bardo" are watching and marveling at the moment that he cradles his dead son. These souls are shocked and enthralled at the sight of "one of them" being held, touched, honored. It instills hope that the same could happen for them.
Which character – as performed by the narrators – was your favorite?
I just LOVED the ensemble of narrators. It was also really interesting to recognize specific narrators (Nick Offerman, David Sedaris, Susan Sarandon, Julianne Moore, Lena Dunham) and consider why each person was chosen for the specific voice. This contemplation of the afterlife, and the voices of those who are caught in between worlds was fascinating.
Any additional comments?
This is such a unique story. I listened to it TWICE, as there were so many nuances and the story was so compelling I wanted to hear it again.
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