In Calabria

De: Peter S. Beagle

Narrado por: Bronson Pinchot

Claudio Bianchi has lived alone for many years on a hillside in Southern Italy's scenic Calabria. Set in his ways and suspicious of outsiders, Claudio has always resisted change, preferring farming and writing poetry. But one chilly morning, as though from a dream, an impossible visitor appears at the farm. When Claudio comes to her aid, an act of kindness throws his world into chaos. Suddenly he must stave off inquisitive onlookers, invasive media, and even more sinister influences.

Lyrical, gripping, and wise, In Calabria confirms Peter S. Beagle's continuing legacy as one of fantasy's most legendary authors.

©2017 Peter S. Beagle (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Simple beautiful and uncomplicated

The narration is perfect, and though I had to adjust the speed of reading, it didn’t lose the easy pace of a story that’s a break from …all of the disappointments people less brave and selfless.

Happy Surprise

This was purchased on a fluke and aside from a small foul language outburst, I enjoyed it.

Exquisite magical-realist storytelling

There's no respect in which this wasn't absolutely wonderful.

Peter S. Beagle's writing is as smooth as silk and as effortlessly vivid as can be.

Bronson Pinchot's sandy-textured baritone brought the whole thing to life. When a woman was speaking, he never squawked her in that forced attempt to sound feminine, he just spoke in the rhythm and intonation that that character would use. It was like, "And that's Giovanna speaking", not "OK, high-pitched voice there, must be a female!"

Smooth, beautiful, technically well-managed, and an absolute joy to experience.

A quaint visit to Sicilia!

I love that this book brought me back to Sicilia. The way people interact with others is so different than the states. It is a comforting read. A great story of a grumpy man who finds magic, love, and something to stand for without the violence of the mafia. I enjoyed this so much!

loved it!!

At first I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book or not. And I don't usually go for shorter stories, but this book is different. I loved it! It grabbed my attention, my emotions, and drug me into the story. Before I knew it, I wasn't accomplishing much around the house anymore while listening because I was so engrossed in it.

Good story

Good story and different in a good way. However I must protest the vast age difference in the couple in this book as it seems to have been forced for the sake of the main character. Do better male authors.

Magical and nostalgic!

My grandfather was from Calabria. What a delight to hear about the area with a wonderful tale of magic.
Lovely story. Well performed. The Italian language took me back to my childhood. Thank you.

Short, sweet, and enjoyable

Nice to hear more work from Mr. Beagle on more of his trademark subject matter. I only wish there were a little more variety or variance from the themes in his most well known novel.

Another nice one

It isn't The Last Unicorn, but it was a interesting story. I grew to like our main character and thought that it flowed well transitioning his "mood towards life".

Sweet story

What a wonderful short story it was surprising in its simplicity. A feel good story.