• Deliverance

  • By: James Dickey
  • Narrated by: Will Patton
  • Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,171 ratings)

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Deliverance

By: James Dickey
Narrated by: Will Patton
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Publisher's summary

Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine)

The smash-hit best seller that inspired the acclaimed 1972 film starring Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty, and Ronny Cox is now available in unabridged audio for the very first time.

The setting is the Georgia wilderness, where the state's most remote white-water river awaits. In the thundering froth of that river, in its echoing stone canyons, four men on a canoe trip discover a freedom and exhilaration beyond compare. And then, in a moment of horror, the adventure turns into a struggle for survival as one man becomes a human hunter who is offered his own harrowing deliverance.

This classic tale is vividly read by movie and TV star and Audie Award-winning narrator Will Patton.

©1970 James Dickey (P)2011 Audible, Inc.

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100 Best Novels ( The Modern Library)
All-Time 100 Novels ( Time)
"Will Patton's narration is nothing short of haunting. His Southern tone steadily declines from that of a man pondering all that is possible in the world to that of a shattered soul." ( AudioFile)

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Intense, Captivating!

The narrator was so genuine it was just like hearing a first person, who it happened to , tell the story! Exciting, nail biter!

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even better than the movie

I really enjoyed this book. It's a pretty haunting story, very well written, and well narrated. This book explores the duality of really surviving and being comfortable in civilization and it's very gripping as a result. like the movie it sticks with you, but for different reasons. I would seek out more written by this author in the future, and I would listen to other books narrated by this reader.

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Better than the great movie.

Will Patton brings this book to life! The book is so much richer and deeper than the movie.

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Quest of a life time

The poetry and descriptions in this book are just beautiful. Spend some time and listen to the words that flow from a true poet. This book is about as dark as I have ever listened to yet the descriptions we fantastic. I don't give plot descriptions I think you should listen to the book and make your own cunclussion.

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Soul Felt

Beautifully written and performed. I'd seen the movie a couple of times but never read the book. Truly powerful writing. I'm so thankful Will Patton narrated this.

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WOW! Got my attention and kept it all the way!

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

Yes. Gripping, exciting, and a setting all men can relate to.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Deliverance?

When the decision was made not to go to the authorities about the murder

Which character – as performed by Will Patton – was your favorite?

Lois

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes. neither laughed or cried but rather SHOCKED, at the rape!

Any additional comments?

Explosive with antisipation, and keeps you somewhat guessing..... will they be found out or not, all the way to the end!

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Great rediscovery much different from the movie

What made the experience of listening to Deliverance the most enjoyable?

I love Will Patton! His narration is always spot on. The story was great, because it was different from the movie, it was like a whole new story!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Deliverance?

Getting to know the characters in their homes before the trip

What does Will Patton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His voice is like butter

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Both beautiful and horrible

Would you listen to Deliverance again? Why?

This book is nearly perfect. The language is beautiful and the subject is horrible and the balance between the two is really, really good. If you liked the movie (also excellent), the book is really worth a listen. Also, Will Patton is a great narrator.

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a must read/listen

everyone needs to experience this book at least once in their lifetime. a horrifyingly realistic and relatable story, and narrated by the perfect man for the job.

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Movie, book and Audible.

I really didn’t want any of them to die. I was with the story the whole time. It’s funny how the movie is so different. The fear and hurt was felt through the reading.

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