• Dawn (Unabriged)

  • By: Elie Wiesel
  • Narrated by: George Guidall
  • Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (587 ratings)

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Dawn (Unabriged)

By: Elie Wiesel
Narrated by: George Guidall
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Publisher's summary

With the coming of dawn is the coming of death for a captured English officer in British-controlled Palestine. Elisha, a young Israeli freedom fighter, is his executioner. Ordered to kill the officer in reprisal for Britain's execution of a Jewish prisoner, Elisha thinks about his past, a sorrowful memory of the nightmare of Nazi death camps. As the only surviving member of his family, he dreamt of a wonderful future in his promised homeland. But instead, he finds himself closer to committing heartless murder with the approach of daylight. Dawn presents a haunting glimpse into the soul of one man and a budding nation.
©1961, 2006 Elie Wiesel; 1989 Elie Wiesel (P)2006 Recorded Books, LLC.

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Better that DAY - but not as good as NIGHT.

This was a book I purchased because I liked his first book NIGHT. This is nothing like NIGHT - has a different character - the story line is OK - but not what NIGHT was.... It's a short read - and George Guidall is spectacular as always..

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Dawn - Book 2

Just finished Dawn from the Night trilogy... i’m not really sure I understood anything that I read. It was a little abstract for me. I’m sure others will love this but it was really difficult to follow. ☹️

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G-d post holocaust

In night Gd s lost. At dawn Gd is found again. But Gd has changed.

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Very good !! loved it from begin to end

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, it tell a true story about a real persons struggle.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the ending because it really shows progres.

Which scene was your favorite?

when he first knew he had to kill a guy the next day. The waiting was great

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

well none really but i reallllllly enjoyed it

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Deeply deeply felt words that pull you back and forth with the character's conflicting thoughts and seeing the real meaning and the raw consequences of war.

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An interesting, short novel.

An interesting, short read/listen, from the perspective of a soon to be executioner. The inner struggle that took place within Elijah kept you on the edge throughout. I love Elie Wiesel's writing and George Guidall does a superb job narrating.

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I had no idea what this book was about.

The only reason this got 2 stars instead of one is because I know this man went through horrific things in the prisoner camps. But, I have no idea what this book was about. I read the first book 'Night' but stil have no idea what this book is about. Sorry, this one missed the mark.

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Wow

Most powerful book I've encountered in over 50 years of reading literature. The presence of others in the isolation of an assassin's decision is beyond description.

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Why must we hate?

Hate is never the answer. Elie Wiesel of all people have reason to hate and chose instead to love. We all should follow his example.

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Engaging Listen

Again this author out does himself. The story was engaging and sucks you in thanks to the beautiful narration. Highly recommend.

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