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Asylum | [Patrick McGrath]
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Asylum

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  • by Patrick McGrath
  • Narrated by Ian McKellen

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  • LENGTH
    8 hrs and 38 mins
  • RELEASE DATE
    08-25-05
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Publisher's Summary

In the summer of 1959, Max Raphael becomes deputy superintendent of a remote hospital for the criminally insane. His wife Stella, beautiful, yet isolated, befriends a patient, Edgar Stark, and the affair between them develops into an obsessive, destructive love.

©1996 Patrick McGrath; (P)2004 BBC Audiobooks Ltd

What the Critics Say

"The book is hypnotizing." (Publishers Weekly)
"With utterly brilliant understatement, Sir Ian prepares us from the beginning for the startling denouement, while simultaneously (and amazingly) keeping us totally in the dark about it. Further, while giving the impression that he's not doing anything special, he delivers all the shadowy beauty and psychological insight of a very fine novel." (AudioFile)

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    Adrian Muscat, Oman 09-19-11
    Adrian Muscat, Oman 09-19-11 Member Since 2009
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    "Excellent book"
    Where does Asylum rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Asylum is one of the best audiobooks I have listened to.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Asylum?

    The plot held surprises and I found plenty of smpathy for the characters.


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

    Ian McKellan was fantastic. His voice and age were perfect for the narrator's own voice.


    Any additional comments?

    Very enjoyable listening experience.

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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    barbara Brookside, Australia 04-06-13
    barbara Brookside, Australia 04-06-13
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    "Held my interest - Shutter Island type story"

    This was a good story and well read. Nice and long and held my interest with well developed characters and plot. If you like Shutter Island you'll enjoy this.

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