• The Charm School

  • By: Nelson DeMille
  • Narrated by: Scott Brick
  • Length: 24 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,092 ratings)

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The Charm School

By: Nelson DeMille
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Publisher's summary

Something very strange -- and sinister -- is going on in the Russian woods at Borodino. In a place called Mrs. Ivanova's Charm School, young KGB agents are being taught by American POW's how to be model citizens of the USA. The Soviet goal -- to infiltrate the United States undetected.

When an unsuspecting American tourist stumbles upon this secret, he sets in motion a CIA investigation that will reveal horrifying police state savagery and superpower treachery.

©1999 Nelson DeMille (P)2009 Hachette

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"Riveting." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Favorite ND book

Although it was the first DeMille book I read, and years ago, it is still my favorite.

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Favorite book in the world!

I read this book many years ago and had claimed it as my favorite then, but over the years forgot the details and I decided to give it another listen. Wow! Am I glad I did! It blew me away again with its exciting and detailed story. It's very interesting to learn of Russia and how it used to be....the craziness of that society. This book remains my all time favorite, even after all these years:-)

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DEMILLE'S BEST BOOK!! Must read

This is the best book Demille has ever written & I've listened to 20 of his books. it grabs you from the first sentence to the very end. My husband nor I could put it down. I highly recommend it to others

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Excellent story - page turner

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Intense, great story, scary

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Didn't increase my interest; always enjoy a good thriller

Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?

Absolutely, this story is too close to the truth. Makes circumstances very believable.

What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?

Nothing, I really enjoy listening to Scott Brick

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A must read..

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

I would definetly recommend this book. It is one of the most engrossing book I have listened to. I simply could not stop till I finished the book. In general I like to read anything narrated by Scott, but this book with its story and Scott narrating it was brilliant.

What did you like best about this story?

Very thrilling the engrossing book.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

I like that his voice is clear and has right fluctuations.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

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A great listen!

This book keeps you guessing right up to the end. If like a lot of twists and turns you will love this!

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superb novel

longest book I have ever listened to. loved every minute of it
great story, excellent narrator.

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wow

Great Story felt like it really happened, reminds us how powerful and self serving government is

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A masterpiece of storytelling!!

Amazing detail. Felt like you were there with the characters. Riveting plot and great villain!

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LOVED it

Loved it . Great book. Very intense. Could not leave till it ended. I wish I could read the continuation…

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