Galilee

De: Clive Barker

Narrado por: Paul Hecht

A successful film maker, painter, playwright, and best-selling author, Clive Barker commands an astonishing range of creative talent. Drawing upon the literary genius that produced Sacrament, he returns to the realm of the supernatural with this intriguing saga of two families, one human and the other divine. One of America’s wealthiest and most influential families since the Civil War, the Gearys harbor terrible secrets.

The Barbarossa family’s roots are far more ancient and ethereal, but they are bound to the Gearys by a shared history of murder, insanity, and adultery. When Rachel Geary and Galilee, the seductive prince of the Barbarossa clan, fall in love, they unleash powerful enmities that could destroy both dynasties. Shorter and more conventional than some of Barker’s other work, this novel is especially rich with complex, passionate, three-dimensional characters, lush settings, and elegant language. Paul Hecht’s powerful narration gives added depth to this dark, sumptuous novel.

©1998 Clive Barker (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC

Gorgeous

It is a beautiful story by one of the most talented contemporary American storytellers. As to the interpretation it is decent, the narrator does a great job and his voice gives the book an extra layer of lushness and aristocracy yet one can hear that it was recorded in the 90's and, maybe, at that time the post production was not a big issue when recording an audiobook. Either that or the producers didn't care too much about an overall neatness of the project. Anyways, the story shines by itself and it is one of Clive's most entertaining and approachable books.

my favorite book

ive read this book several times. listening to it is something different all together. i love it

I loved it!

Starts off kind of slow, as a lot of great stories do, but then sucks you in and you end up listening(or reading) way later than you should have on a work night. Better than doomscrollin. Truly wonderful story. I’ve read it twice now. Well read it years ago and just recently listened to the audiobook. The narration was great too by the way. I’ve started listening at 1.25 speed.

An Audiophile's Dream

I find myself at a true loss for words in trying to describe the pleasure this listen has given me. Clive Barker is a most remarkable and gifted storyteller. Galilee, is superb.

Great story. Bad narration

The narrator has a phlegmy, .self-satisfied voice. Slimy and sinusy. Totally off-putting. Read it instead.

A wonderful mixture of the ribald and the metaphysical

There are so many things going on in this story of love and greed and gods. Ultimately what comes across is a meditation on the meaning of being a person. It’s worth your time.

GALILEE

What an interesting idea. I have to say I really enjoyed this book (even more than IMAGICA). It really held my interest.

Great book

Loved it, one of my favorite Clive Barker books. Have listened to this several times.

A masterpiece of story telling

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

I have already recommended this book to three of my friends and will continue to give it glowing recommendations. Galilee is a work of tremendous breadth and scope of both characterlines and storylines that are interwoven flawlessly. Clive Barker is a true master story teller.

Have you listened to any of Paul Hecht’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Not familiar with Paul Hecht's other work, but he is perfect for this book's narration.

a good time

Clive Barker does it again.
Delivers what he promises.
can't wait to start his next work on The Art.