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Stephen Fry’s Victorian Secrets
- An Audible Original
- By: John Woolf, Nick Baker
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 18,637
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16,890
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Story4 out of 5 stars 16,827
On the surface, the Victorian age is one of propriety, industry, prudishness and piety. But scratch the surface and you’ll find scandal, sadism, sex, madness, malice and murder. Presented by Stephen Fry, this series delves deep into a period of time we think we know, to discover an altogether darker reality. The stories we’re told offer a different perspective on an era which underwent massive social change. As education, trade, technology and culture blossomed, why was there an undercurrent of the ‘forbidden’ festering beneath Victorian society?
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2 out of 5 stars
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Why the background noises?
- By Candace Russell on 11-04-18
- Stephen Fry’s Victorian Secrets
- An Audible Original
- By: John Woolf, Nick Baker
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Interesting but disappointing
Reviewed: 11-14-18
The secrets chosen were interesting to hear about, the acting and sound effects brought it to life, but when it came to the commentaries explaining why the secrets were...secret, I found that their foundational basis appeared to be from a Marxist/communist bias. Whenever antiestablishment, rebelling, colonialism, or suppression is used as a vehicle to describe negative history (beyond the actual documentation)...I hesitate to accept the persons view due to it appearing to be contaminated with Marxist/communistic propaganda instead of historical truth. I want to see history as it was, blemishes and all, not as someone’s propaganda wants me to see it. Thanks though
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The Count of Monte Cristo
- By: Alexandre Dumas
- Narrated by: Bill Homewood
- Length: 52 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 19,592
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 17,910
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17,868
On the eve of his marriage to the beautiful Mercedes, having that very day been made captain of his ship, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on a charge of treason, trumped up by jealous rivals. Incarcerated for many lonely years in the isolated and terrifying Chateau d'If near Marseille, he meticulously plans his brilliant escape and extraordinary revenge.
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4 out of 5 stars
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This is the one to spend 50 hours listening to!
- By james on 03-05-13
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- By: Alexandre Dumas
- Narrated by: Bill Homewood
A marathon for the ears, but one worth the journey
Reviewed: 02-05-18
A masterpiece. Hats off to the narrator for his perseverance in recording. Such a story is worth the effort.
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Pride and Prejudice
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
- Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 42,193
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 37,966
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Story5 out of 5 stars 37,797
One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A perfect narration of a perfect book
- By Akela on 12-09-15
- Pride and Prejudice
- By: Jane Austen
- Narrated by: Rosamund Pike
Excellent
Reviewed: 11-07-17
One I would listen too over and over. The narrator was flawless in her storytelling and made it very enjoyable.
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Max Tilt: Fire the Depths
- By: Peter Lerangis
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
When thirteen-year-old Max Tilt happens upon his great-great-great-grandfather Jules Verne’s unfinished, unpublished manuscript, The Lost Treasures, he doesn’t realize that he’s found the answers to all his problems. And Max has a lot of problems—his mother is sick, his father is out of work, and his home is about to be foreclosed on. But when Max and his cousin Alex discover that Verne’s last work reveals everything he wrote was fact, not fiction, they realize that the book holds the key to something incredibly valuable. A treasure that can save his house—and maybe his entire family.
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4 out of 5 stars
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JUVENILE ADVENTURE TAKES LIBERTIES WITH VERNE
- By Steve on 02-21-19
- Max Tilt: Fire the Depths
- By: Peter Lerangis
- Narrated by: Johnathan McClain
Disappointing
Reviewed: 10-19-17
Sadly the story was not what I had hoped for. The story felt one dimensional. The main character came off as the whiny brat you come across at the mall or while shopping, except this one had some serious issues with handling the real world. Not a character I even wanted to relate to.
I wondered if it’d be different if I had read it....because the narrator didn’t help. He paused a lot and when it came to character dialogue his inflection was distracting if not bad.
Overall, I endured the whole story hoping it would get better as it went on....unfortunately it didn’t. I like what I’ve heard from Peter Lerangis before, but I didn’t expect this one. Who knows, this may be a great read....but I wouldn’t call it a great listen.
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Battlefront: Twilight Company
- Star Wars
- By: Alexander Freed
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,090
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,787
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Story4 out of 5 stars 3,785
A companion novel inspired by the hotly anticipated video game Star Wars: Battlefront, this action-packed adventure follows a squad of soldiers caught in the trenches of the ultimate galactic war between good and evil.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The War in Star Wars
- By jordan on 11-10-15
- Battlefront: Twilight Company
- Star Wars
- By: Alexander Freed
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
Dull
Reviewed: 07-06-17
A long story with a lot of describing. Virtually no character growth and a lot of forgettable characters. Little dialogue, and when it's there it is either cynical or contaminated with cussing. It was a long burdensome book that I endured, hoping it would pay off in the end....it didn't. The performance was good and the sound effects added to the experience, but I will not be recommending this to anyone...anytime.
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How Christianity Changed the World
- By: Alvin J. Schmidt
- Narrated by: James Adams
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 87
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 86
A survey of the various ways--often unrecognized and overlooked--whereby Christianity has impacted the world, making the world a better place and enriching our everyday living.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Don’t take Christian values for granted.
- By Liz W. on 02-27-23
- How Christianity Changed the World
- By: Alvin J. Schmidt
- Narrated by: James Adams
Mind blowing!
Reviewed: 07-06-17
I purchased a copy of the book halfway through listening because it is jam packed with amazing research. A must read/listen for anyone interested on the origins and influences of western civilization and/or the effects Christianity had on the world from the Roman Empire to today. You won't be disappointed.
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Thrawn (Star Wars)
- By: Timothy Zahn
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
- Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 36,314
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 33,045
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Story5 out of 5 stars 32,960
In this definitive novel, listeners will follow Thrawn's rise to power - uncovering the events that created one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Nice To Have Thrawn Back, But...
- By Michael Hicks on 09-06-17
- Thrawn (Star Wars)
- By: Timothy Zahn
- Narrated by: Marc Thompson
Tasteless and disappointing dialogue
Reviewed: 06-16-17
I've come to enjoy the Star Wars audiobooks, especially when Marc Thompson is narrating. The voice talent and sound effects really add to the experience. Unfortunately "Thrawn" was different for me. The excessive flow of curse words was a surprising departure from the usual Star Wars stories. I found the language distracting and a turn off. I endured the story far more than I enjoyed it. I will sadly be warning folks of this book rather than recommending it.
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