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The Postman Always Rings Twice
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LENGTH2 hrs and 49 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-29-05
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
First published in 1934 and banned in Boston for its explosive mixture of violence and eroticism, The Postman Always Rings Twice is a classic of the roman noir. It established James M. Cain as a major novelist with an unsparing vision of America's bleak underside, and was acknowledged by Albert Camus as the model for The Stranger.
©1934 James M. Cain; (P)2005 HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.
What the Critics Say
"A good, swift, violent story." (Dashiell Hammett)
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Darryl Cedar Rapids, IA, United States 09-20-12 Member Since 2005- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Cain always good"
It's hard to go wrong with this one. good narration. great noir/existential story. a classic and another that i can return to and enjoy many times. Cain is great and look forward to newly discovered Waitress.
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Christopher CHAPEL HILL, NC, United States 06-25-12 Member Since 2011
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"Tucci's performance of "Postman" is exquisite!"
I have long been a huge fan of James M. Cain, having read several times his best novels: The Postman Always Rings Twice; Double Indemnity; and Mildred Pierce. Stanley Tucci's reading of The Postman Always Rings Twice was absolutely terrific! His intonations, accents, emphases, pauses--every aspect of his performance is spot on, as he catches subtle nuances that a less sensitive reader might easily miss. I cannot overemphasize how satisfying this audio version of Cain's classic novel is. First-rate, in every way.
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stephen Philadelphia, PA, United States 02-25-13 Member Since 2011
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"A Great Listen to a Disjointed Story"
If you could sum up The Postman Always Rings Twice in three words, what would they be?Disjointed
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Excellent
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)I loved it. I bought it completely and deeply enjoyed it.
Which character – as performed by Stanley Tucci – was your favorite?The Greek's wife was really impressive.
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Lisbeth Louisville, KY, United States 12-19-12 Member Since 2011
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"Wickedly fun and well narrated"
I liked everything about this dark story with lots of twists and turns in the plot. I am new to this author and highly recommend him to someone who would like discovering a new author. All four of Cain's audiobooks that I have heard have the uncanny trait of outstanding narration. I wish other book narraters were as expertly chosen.
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jaye GREENWICH, CT, United States 10-25-12 Member Since 2012LIBERAL DEMOCRAT.
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"pretty good book"
If you could sum up The Postman Always Rings Twice in three words, what would they be?scheeming, deceitful, lowlifes
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)i felt it was too rushed. that there could have been more details in the last part of the book. it was ok i guess.
Which character – as performed by Stanley Tucci – was your favorite?nick
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?all the lying and scheeming sort of made me wonder what did the two protagonists see in each other anyway?
Any additional comments?the book was not as good as the movie. i rarely say this. but it was enjoyable.
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