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Ian

Auckland, New Zealand | Member Since 2007

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  • 4 reviews
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  • 864 titles in library
  • 29 purchased in 2013
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  • The Left Hand of God | [Paul Hoffman]
    The Left Hand of God
    UNABRIDGED

    The Left Hand of God

    • UNABRIDGED (12 hrs and 30 mins)
    • By Paul Hoffman
    • Narrated By Sean Barrett
    Overall
    (41)
    Performance
    (15)
    Story
    (16)

    The Sanctuary of the Redeemers is a vast and desolate place - a place without joy or hope. Most of its occupants were taken there as boys and for years have endured the brutal regime of the Lord Redeemers whose cruelty and violence have one singular purpose - to serve in the name of the One True Faith. In one of the Sanctuary's vast and twisting maze of corridors stands a boy. He is perhaps fourteen or fifteen years old - he is not sure and neither is anyone else.

    Ian says: "Captivating listen"
    "Captivating listen"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Well written book which kept me listening past bed time as well as an unusual plot, looking forward to the next installment

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Runner: A Jane Whitefield Novel | [Thomas Perry]
    Runner: A Jane Whitefield Novel
    UNABRIDGED

    Runner: A Jane Whitefield Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 29 mins)
    • By Thomas Perry
    • Narrated By Joyce Bean
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (212)
    Performance
    (68)
    Story
    (69)

    When a bomb goes off in the middle of a hospital fundraiser, Native American guide-turned-housewife Jane Whitefield finds herself face to face with the cause of the explosion: a young pregnant girl who has been tracked across the country by a team of hired hunters.That night, regardless of what she wants or the vow that she's made to her husband, Jane must come back to transform one more victim into a runner. And her quest for safety sets in motion a mission that will be a rescue operation - or a chance for revenge.

    Jackie says: "Riveting"
    "I kept waiting for it to get better."
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    It didn’t. Seven hours in I just had to stop. It was difficult not to keep reflecting on all the implausible plot elements or unrealistic character actions. If I had my credit to spend again it would not be here.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • First Light | [Geoffrey Wellum]
    First Light
    ABRIDGED

    First Light

    • ABRIDGED (2 hrs and 44 mins)
    • By Geoffrey Wellum
    • Narrated By Jamie Glover
    Overall
    (16)
    Performance
    (3)
    Story
    (3)

    Two months before the outbreak of WWII, 17-year-old Geoffrey Wellum leaves school to become a fighter pilot with the RAF. Bursting with youthful energy and expectations, he makes it through basic training to become the youngest Spitfire pilot in the prestigious 92 Squadron. Thrust into combat almost immediately, Wellum finds himself flying several sorties a day, caught up in terrifying dogfights with German Me 109s.

    Warren says: "A down to earth thoroughly enjoyable listen..."
    "Fantastic"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I downloaded this book in 2008 and am writing the review in 2010 as the story has stayed with me. I enjoy first hand accounts of combat flight and the descriptions almost put you in the cockpit so you find yourself on the couch leaning into the turns, one of the best stories of its type.

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Percival Keene | [Frederick Marryat]
    Percival Keene
    UNABRIDGED

    Percival Keene

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 29 mins)
    • By Frederick Marryat
    • Narrated By William Sutherland
    Overall
    (37)
    Performance
    (11)
    Story
    (10)

    The adventures of the mischievous young midshipman Percival Keene begin when he learns that the demanding Captain Delmar, a member of the wealthy and titled De Versely family, is actually his natural father. Stung by his father's refusal to acknowledge him, Keene sets about to win his father's love and acceptance and gain the family fortune. To do so, Keene survives shipwreck and capture by murderous pirates, fights duels of honor with his fellow officers, and battles against the French.

    Ian says: "brief comment"
    "brief comment"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Slightly slow start as the listener gets used to the language of a different era but the plot is very good and the story drags you along well worth listening to

    8 of 8 people found this review helpful

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