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Barnaby Rudge
- De: Charles Dickens
- Narrado por: Stacy Newman
- Duración: 28 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 46
Set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, "Barnaby Rudge" is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder and goes on to involve conspiracy, blackmail, abduction and retribution. Through the course of the novel fathers and sons become opposed, apprentices plot against their masters and Protestants clash with Catholics on the streets. And, as London erupts into riot, Barnaby Rudge himself struggles to escape the curse of his own past.
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5 out of 5 stars
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a Dickens that is almost unknown.
- De Julie Rae Loving en 12-21-18
- Barnaby Rudge
- De: Charles Dickens
- Narrado por: Stacy Newman
Lesser-known Dickens classic; strong performance by Stacy Newman
Revisado: 05-10-19
Selected as part of a reading project (all Dickens novels).
A good story: interesting characters with surprisingly funny lines/reactions; historical reference point with clearly identifiable social issue; humanitarian slant; and a talking bird that claims to be a devil. Go figure.
A strong narration: For what it’s worth, Stacy is one of the few readers that enhanced the story to the extent that I not only listened while otherwise occupied (driving or walking), but also while simultaneously reading along with the e-book. The latter took longer than usual, given speed constraints of the spoken word, but she made it worthwhile.
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History of the World, Updated
- De: J.M. Roberts
- Narrado por: Frederick Davidson
- Duración: 54 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 536
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 262
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 258
In the History of the World, Updated, J. M. Roberts has revised his monumental previous work, History of the World, taking into account the great range of discoveries that have altered our views on everything from early civilizations to post-Cold War globalism. Large portions of text have been rewritten, addressing events as recent as the relationship between the Arab and Western worlds in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Comprehensive world history
- De Alan Rither en 03-31-07
- History of the World, Updated
- De: J.M. Roberts
- Narrado por: Frederick Davidson
Exceptional match of content and narration
Revisado: 12-02-06
This book presents a comprehensive view of world history (albeit from a macro-perspective) in an interesting and entertaining format. Its completion, in and of itself, is impressive given the massive scope of the project. The fact that the book maintains the reader's\listener's interest is nothing short of incredible.
Perhaps it is Davidson's outstanding narration. Listeners will find themselves transported to a relaxed, scholarly lecture in which interest is maintained by his masterful timing and skilled inflection. Davidson captivates his audience, and leads them on fascinating journey through time, at the end of which, you find yourself not only more educated, but also more empathetic.
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