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I. Aleksandrov

Alexvir

Moscow, Russia | Member Since 2005

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  • 425 titles in library
  • 7 purchased in 2013
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  • Collected Stories of William Faulkner | [William Faulkner]
    Collected Stories of William Faulkner
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    Collected Stories of William Faulkner

    • UNABRIDGED (31 hrs and 15 mins)
    • By William Faulkner
    • Narrated By Paul Boehmer, Susan Denaker, Scott Brick, and others
    Overall
    (77)
    Performance
    (27)
    Story
    (25)

    This magisterial collection of short works by Nobel Prize-winning author William Faulkner reminds listeners of his ability to compress his epic vision into narratives as hard and wounding as bullets. Among the 42 selections in this audiobook are such classics as "A Bear Hunt", "A Rose for Emily", "Two Soldiers", and "The Brooch".

    I. Aleksandrov says: "A nice way to get the feeling of Faulkner"
    "A nice way to get the feeling of Faulkner"
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    I really liked the narration, different people make the stories sound more lively. Also, i have tried to read/listen to Faulkners novels and could quite pick my way through the. The short stories are a nice compromise, maybe now that I am used to his manner, i will be able to enjoy the longer genre.

    Thank you very much Audible!

    11 of 11 people found this review helpful
  • Memory: A Miles Vorkosigan Novel | [Lois McMaster Bujold]
    Memory: A Miles Vorkosigan Novel
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    Memory: A Miles Vorkosigan Novel

    • UNABRIDGED (14 hrs and 31 mins)
    • By Lois McMaster Bujold
    • Narrated By Grover Gardner
    Overall
    (920)
    Performance
    (350)
    Story
    (352)

    Dying is easy. Coming back to life is hard. Miles Vorkosigan should know - having done both once already. Thanks to his quick-thinking staff and the artistry of a medical specialist, Miles' first death wasn't his last. But it does take some recovery, a fact he has been reluctant to admit. When he makes the mistake of returning too soon to duty, he finds himself summoned to face the security chief, Simon Illyan. But Miles' worst nightmares about Illyan are nothing compared to Illyan's own nightmares.

    Louis says: "Order of series"
    "Possibly my favorite Miles story"
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    I love the whole Vorkosigan saga and cant say I dont like any one of the books. But we all have favorites and this one is mine. Yes, its not so action packed as most of the others, but it strikes a meditative, gloomy and very deep note inside me. It is a more adult book than the other to me, although all of the Miles books have concealed (well weaved) ideas which do not come across to everyone.

    Have fun with it, and try to feel the emotions, not only the plot! )

    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Shogun: A Novel of Japan | [James Clavell]
    Shogun: A Novel of Japan
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    Shogun: A Novel of Japan

    • UNABRIDGED (48 hrs and 26 mins)
    • By James Clavell
    • Narrated By David Case
    Overall
    (713)
    Performance
    (307)
    Story
    (313)

    A bold English adventuer. An invincible Japanese warlord. A beautiful woman torn between two ways of life, two ways of love....An English captain and his crew are shipwrecked on the coast of feudal Japan. They must deal with two Japanese warlords who are struggling to attain the title of Shogun - and the ultimate power that comes with it.

    A User says: "Great audio book AFTER the first 2.5 hours"
    "Very well written and historically interesting!"
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    This is a great read, ive had the paperback for a long time, but could never start it, though my friend told me it was his favorite book ) But after downloading,I just could keep my ear off.

    Great semi-fictional, but historically sound book. I adore Blackthorne's love of the sea and the overall clash of european and japanese culture.

    8 of 8 people found this review helpful

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