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  • Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: A George Smiley Novel | [John le Carre]
    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: A George Smiley Novel
    UNABRIDGED

    Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: A George Smiley Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 52 mins)
    • By John le Carre
    • Narrated By Michael Jayston
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (311)
    Performance
    (262)
    Story
    (261)

    The man he knew as "Control" is dead, and the young Turks who forced him out now run the Circus. But George Smiley isn't quite ready for retirement-especially when a pretty, would-be defector surfaces with a shocking accusation: a Soviet mole has penetrated the highest level of British Intelligence. Relying only on his wits and a small, loyal cadre, Smiley recognizes the hand of Karla - his Moscow Centre nemesis - and sets a trap to catch the traitor.

    carl801 says: "Le Carre remains the gold standard"
    "Not for the commute."
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    How could the performance have been better?

    The reader pronounced every nuanced vowel in a way that didn't feel effortless, but forced. I would have preferred a different reader.


    You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

    The story was good, and I could see it being a great read...just not a great listen.


    Any additional comments?

    I listen to audiobooks in the car commuting to work and although I wanted to like this book, I couldn't focus on DC traffic and hold the story at the same time. I found myself having to re-listen to chapters because I had no idea what was going on. For me, the story had too many characters with too much jargon for a semi-passive listen - it requires more focus than I could give it while driving.

    5 of 10 people found this review helpful
  • Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War | [Karl Marlantes]
    Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War
    UNABRIDGED

    Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam War

    • UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 10 mins)
    • By Karl Marlantes
    • Narrated By Bronson Pinchot
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (3396)
    Performance
    (1634)
    Story
    (1636)

    Why we think it’s a great listen: A performance so poignant, we gave Bronson Pinchot (yes, Balki from Perfect Strangers) our inaugural Narrator of the Year award.... In the monsoon season of 1968-69 at a fire support base called Matterhorn, located in the remote mountains of Vietnam, a young and ambitious Marine lieutenant wants to command a company to further his civilian political ambitions. But two people stand in his way.

    Zachary says: "Matterhorn"
    "Pinchot - not one man, but many!"
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    Would you listen to Matterhorn again? Why?

    Yes! Apart from the superb narrative, I'd revisit this book for one reason... Bronson Pinchot. I was amazed at how well he read this novel; at times it felt like it was narrated by a full cast. Wonderful portrayal of all the many characters and a great story to boot.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    The one with the tiger, but I don't want to spoil it... just listen.


    0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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