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Ian

East london, South Africa | Member Since 2006

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10 reviews
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120 titles in library
3 purchased in 2013

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Four Fires

UNABRIDGED
- by Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
Four Fires

UNABRIDGED (29 hrs and 5 mins)

By Bryce Courtenay

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(729)
Performance
(419)
Story
(416)

The four fires in this story are passion, religion, warfare, and fire itself. While there are many more fires that drive the human spirit, love being perhaps the brightest flame of all, it is these four that have moulded us most as Australian people. The four fires give us our sense of place and, for better or for worse, shape our national character.
Robert says: "Hit in the solar plexus"
"Well done again"

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I just never tire listening to this great writer's books. Lost count of how many now, but it feels like Humphrey Bower is a mate of mine. I cannot wait to listen again.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Secrets of a Summer Night: The Wallflowers, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Lisa Kleypas
- Narrated by Rosalyn Landor
Secrets of a Summer Night: The Wallflowers, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs)

By Lisa Kleypas

Narrated By Rosalyn Landor

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(1280)
Performance
(665)
Story
(671)

Annabelle Peyton, determined to save her family from disaster, decides to use her beauty and wit to tempt a suitable nobleman into making an offer of marriage. But Annabelle’s most intriguing — and persistent — admirer, wealthy, powerful Simon Hunt, has made it clear that while he will introduce her to irresistible pleasure he will not offer marriage. Annabelle is determined to resist his unthinkable proposition…but it is impossible in the face of such skillful seduction.
Mandy says: "LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT!!"
"Not really into romance novels, but .............."

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I chose this book just to try some new genre for me. I was pleasantly surprised. Listened to it in two parts on a particularly long car trip and thoroughly enjoyed it. A nice casual listen, no plots to follow or complex theories to work out.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Assumed Identity

UNABRIDGED
- by David Morrell
- Narrated by Phil Gigante
Assumed Identity

UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 42 mins)

By David Morrell

Narrated By Phil Gigante

Overall
(65)
Performance
(46)
Story
(47)

Filled with nonstop suspense and stunning psychological insight, this is the story of Brendan Buchanan, undercover intelligence operative and master of over 200 false identities: a man forced to assume the most elusive and treacherous identity of all - his own. Tracking the most devastating conspiracy he has ever encountered, trapped by his love for two enigmatic, beautiful women, he will race through a sinister labyrinth of intrigue to a shattering rendezvous with fate….
lloyd says: "alonzo"
"My first David Morrell"

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I found the book difficult to listen to.The narrator did not hold my attention, I found it very easy to wonder off and start thinking about other things while listening. Overall it was quite enjoyable though.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Story of Danny Dunn

UNABRIDGED
- by Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
The Story of Danny Dunn

UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 29 mins)

By Bryce Courtenay

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(191)
Performance
(123)
Story
(118)

At just 16 years Danny Dunn has everything going for him: brains, looks, sporting aptitude - and luck with the ladies. His mother steers him towards a university education, but with just six months of his degree to go, he signs up for the AIF, driven by a desire to serve his country and plain wanderlust. Danny serves in South-east Asia, spends three and a half years as a POW, and returns a broken man, embittered and facially disfigured. He is scared and overwhelmed by the need to sort himself out, to find out who the hell he is....
Eddie says: "Oh Danny Boy!"
"Another winner from Bryce Courtney"

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Oh what a delight. A fantastic story. Again down to earth characters and a wonderful way to pass the time. I travel a lot in South Africa, so my journeys are normally quite long. Bryce Courtney has been a major help to me. Makes the trip a whole lot quicker. Thanks again for a wonderful story.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Tommo and Hawk: The Australian Trilogy, Book 2

UNABRIDGED
- by Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
Tommo and Hawk: The Australian Trilogy, Book 2

UNABRIDGED (21 hrs and 2 mins)

By Bryce Courtenay

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(1141)
Performance
(586)
Story
(585)

Brutally kidnapped and separated in childhood, Tommo and Hawk are reunited at the age of 15 in Hobart Town. Together, they escape their troubled pasts and set off on a journey into manhood. From whale hunting in the Pacific to the Maori wars of New Zealand, from the Rocks in Sydney to the miners' riots at the goldfields, Tommo and Hawk must learn each other's strengths and weaknesses in order to survive.
Angie says: "Brillant Narration"
"Part 2 of the trilogy"

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Even better than the Potato Factory. Have grown with the characters, laughed and cried. Now for the last one.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Potato Factory: The Australian Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED
- by Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
The Potato Factory: The Australian Trilogy, Book 1

UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 27 mins)

By Bryce Courtenay

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(1981)
Performance
(1134)
Story
(1126)

Always leave a little salt on the bread. Ikey Solomon's favorite saying is also his way of doing business, and in the business of thieving he's very successful indeed. Ikey's partner in crime is his mistress, the forthright Mary Abacus, until misfortune befalls them. They are parted and each must make the harsh journey from thriving nineteenth century London to the convict settlement of Van Diemen's Land.
Yocheved says: "Best audiobook of the year!"
"Part 1 of Trilogy"

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I was a bit dubious about starting a trilogy but was immediately blown away and could not wait for the next and the next ....

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
April Fool's Day

UNABRIDGED
- by Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
April Fool's Day

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 25 mins)

By Bryce Courtenay

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(150)
Performance
(48)
Story
(45)

This is Bryce Courtenay's moving tribute to his son, Damon, a hemophiliac who died from medically acquired AIDS on April 1, 1991, at the age of 24. April Fool's Day is controversial, painful and heartbreaking, yet has a gentle humor. It is also life-affirming, and, above all, a testimony to the incredible regenerative strength of love: how when we confront our worst, we can become our best. This tragic yet uplifting story will change the way you think.
Louise says: "This is A Love Story"
"Just not my cup of tea"

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I know that this is a very special book for Bryce Courtney, but I could not get into it.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Gate House

UNABRIDGED
- by Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by Jeff Harding
The Gate House

UNABRIDGED (23 hrs and 54 mins)

By Nelson DeMille

Narrated By Jeff Harding

Overall
(20)
Performance
(12)
Story
(12)

When John Sutter's aristocratic wife killed her mafia don lover, John left America and set out in his sailboat on a three-year journey around the world, eventually settling in London. Now, ten years later, he has come home to the Gold Coast, the stretch of land on the North Shore of Long Island that once held the greatest concentration of wealth and power in America, to attend the imminent funeral of an old family servant.
Maryline Green says: "Love the characters and humor"
"Really good book"

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I found the story really gripping. Well done again. The narrator carries the story very well.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Lion

UNABRIDGED
- by Nelson DeMille
- Narrated by Scott Brick
The Lion

UNABRIDGED (15 hrs and 47 mins)

By Nelson DeMille

Narrated By Scott Brick

Overall
(59)
Performance
(45)
Story
(46)

John Corey, former NYPD Homicide detective and special agent for the Anti-Terrorist Task Force, is back on the trail of Asad Khalil, the notorious Libyan terrorist known as 'The Lion'. Corey and his partner, agent Kate Mayfield, tracked Khalil across the US after his threats to wipe out the US in a horrific wave of terrorism. But after methodically eliminating his victims one by one, Khalil disappeared without a trace. Now, years later, Khalil has returned to America to take care of unfinished business.
A User says: "Loved it!"
"My first Nelson DeMille"

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This is my first listen to this great writer. Superb. Kept the interest up all the way.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Solomon's Song: The Australian Trilogy, Book 3

UNABRIDGED
- by Bryce Courtenay
- Narrated by Humphrey Bower
Solomon's Song: The Australian Trilogy, Book 3

UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 28 mins)

By Bryce Courtenay

Narrated By Humphrey Bower

Overall
(908)
Performance
(459)
Story
(457)

Here is the story of two families, branches of the Solomons, transported to an alien land. Both branches eventually grow rich and powerful. But through three generations, the families never, for one moment, relinquish their hatred for each other. This novel is also the story of Australia, from its beginnings to its coming of age as a nation.
Anne says: "Breathtaking!"
"Solomon's Song"

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This is the first review I have written on Audiobooks and if I carry on listening to Humphrey Bouwer narrating Bryce Courtney's books, probably wont be the last. After more than 60 hours of listening to the saga of the Solomon's and all, I am truly sad to have to say goodbye to them all. They have almost become a part of my life as my job entails me travelling around in South Africa. Very saddened by the ending but I suppose in a way it was to be expected. Thank you both for the fantastic entertainment you provide.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful