The Point of Light

Historical Fiction, Book 1

By: John Ellsworth

Narrated by: Adam Verner

Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

For fans of All the Light We Cannot See, Beneath a Scarlet Sky, and The Nightingale comes a historical novel about one woman’s gallant, fearless search for war-crimes evidence during the most terrible times of World War II.

May 1940 - Paris. On the eve of her 18th birthday, Claire hears the devastating news: the German army has invaded her homeland, and her beloved Paris has fallen. Within months, her life is turned upside-down. She takes in an orphaned Jewish toddler only days before her beloved German-born husband Remy is forcibly conscripted into the Nazi army. In desperation she connects with other young members of the French Resistance, determined to fight back in whatever way she can. Armed only with her wits and her 35mm camera, she looks for the one photograph that will expose the Nazi horror for what it is.

When her rebellion is discovered and Claire is sent to Auschwitz, she knows her moment has arrived. A Nazi officer, hiding in the shadows of Auschwitz, commits an unspeakable atrocity, a war crime. Can Claire help bring down the beast who emerged from Auschwitz? Or will her secret evidence die with her as the SS hunts her down?

The Point of Light is part of the Historical Fiction series, a collection of John Ellsworth wartime novels. If you love thrills, clandestine plotting and a dash of romance, dive into these books today! From USA Today best-seller John Ellsworth.

©2019 John Ellsworth (P)2019 John Ellsworth

WW11 France

This book was, I believe, self published and could have stood some professional editing. That being said, the content was riveting enough to make up for the droning narration! The main character was based on the life of a famous journalist and would have been better narrated by a woman.

Narrator

I am no reviewer however the book was well written with great details of the times during WWII.
I did not like the narration of the story and was often distracted by it. There were times when I struggled with even finishing the book because of the tone of the narration. I will never listen to another book narrated by Mr. Verner.

Good story with some problems...

I thought this was a good story and it certainly kept my interest throughout. However, there were some inconsistencies in the story and some poor WWII research that was distracting. Had the narrator been a better actor I would’ve found the book more fulfilling. I felt his reading style was ill suited here. I’ve heard him voice female characters in the past and he voices women immaturely and as whiners when the scenes do not lend to the same.

Horrific and honest

Every American young adult needs to hear this story. I grew up knowing of many of this because of a neighbor that moved in And head experience much of this. At the time what that did was bringing it home to me. In the 60 years since much of those fears have been rested. It's a very good book that steers those emotions again.

Horrible narration Great story

loved the story however hard it was to get through the horrible narration. Important story to be told. yes I would recommend this to other listeners just try to get past the narrator.

Great narration. Heart breaking story with some justice

I had a hard time listening to the story when in the camps. I put it down for a week several times. Mans cruelty to man is almost unbelievable
A very courageous protagonist and good descriptions of places and events. I learned a lot Will get more audiobooks by this author The narrator was multidimensional in his characters made it scary at times and it came alive

Wonderful

I love reading about strong amazing women. We could learn from their strengths. Amazing story.

Narration ruined the story which was questionable

Narration was too dramatic, and annoying. The story may have been ok, but you wouldn't know it

Narration leaves a lot to be desired.

Narrator is overly dramatic....to the point of making the story totally unbelievable. I could not even finish it. Additionally, there were so many holes in the story and things that just didn't ring true. Granted, it is a work of fiction, but it is based on historical events about which much has been written. Perhaps had the narration been better, I could have tolerated the holes in the story.

Hard to listen

I stuck it out for the author but the narration was horrendous. Story was ok but a very tough listen.