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Over the Edge
- The True Story of Four American Climbers' Kidnap and Escape in the Mountains of Central Asia
- De: Greg Child
- Narrado por: Armand Schultz
- Duración: 4 h y 52 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 128
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 81
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 80
Early on August 12, 2000, four of America's best young rock climbers were sleeping in their portaledges high on the Yellow Wall, in the central Asian mountain range of Kyrgyzstan,. By daybreak, they would be taken at gunpoint by militants of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, which is linked to Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda network. In a life-and-death journey over six terrifying days, they would be forced to choose between saving their own lives and committing an act none of them thought they ever could.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Less Than Compelling
- De David en 09-23-03
- Over the Edge
- The True Story of Four American Climbers' Kidnap and Escape in the Mountains of Central Asia
- De: Greg Child
- Narrado por: Armand Schultz
Less Than Compelling
Revisado: 09-23-03
Subject Matter: A retelling of the brief (6 days), less than harrowing adventure of four American climbers who come off more as spoiled whiners than victimized hostages. Yes, they did endure cold, hunger, thirst, and fear, but not to the degree that makes for a truly compelling narrative. There is so little content that the author seems forced to insert a lengthy recap of the unsettle politics of the region. If you want to explore true heroics, try ?Endurance: Shackelton's Incredible Voyage? by Alfred Lansing. Now that?s an adventure!
Narrator: Greg Child - Excellent; he handles the difficult pronunciations well and provides convincing accents when needed.
Audio Quality: Reviewed-Format 4 Excellent, distortion-free with consistent sound levels
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Close to Shore
- The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916
- De: Michael Capuzzo
- Narrado por: Len Cariou
- Duración: 6 h y 5 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 230
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 174
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 174
Combining rich historical detail and a harrowing, pulse-pounding narrative, Close to Shore brilliantly re-creates the summer of 1916, when a rogue Great White shark attacked swimmers along the New Jersey shore, triggering mass hysteria and launching the most extensive shark hunt in history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Captivating and Riveting
- De David en 07-28-03
- Close to Shore
- The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916
- De: Michael Capuzzo
- Narrado por: Len Cariou
Captivating and Riveting
Revisado: 07-28-03
Subject Matter: A compelling story rich in detail and historical perspective. The retelling builds slowly as the author first details the socio-economic background of the period. The accounts of the attacks are dramatic with a "you are there" feel. Although this is a documented historical event, there is most certainly some literary embellishment, as the author was obviously not a witness. A captivating story written and read well, none the less. The terror of the events is amplified by the intimate examination of the personalities involved, both the victims and the pursuers. Once the shark enters the creek you will be hard pressed to turn your player off!
Narrator: Len Cariou - Excellent; the perfect commanding voice for a story such as this.
Audio Quality: Reviewed-Format 4 Excellent, distortion-free with consistent sound levels
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