The Sisters

De: Robert Littell

Narrado por: Scott Brick

Duración: 10 h y 11 m

Resumen del Editor

In what Christopher Lehmann-Haupt of The New York Times called "the plot of plots", Robert Littell has created the CIA "legends" Francis and Carroll - dubbed "The Sisters Death and Night" by their cohorts. But few know what these enigmatic and extremely dangerous operatives do. They plot - and they're plotting the perfect crime. They've located the perfect pawn, the Potter, the exiled ex-head of the KGB sleeper school - and, with artful deception, the Sisters coerce him into betraying his last and best sleeper, the man he considers his son. Once awakened, this sleeper, an assassin living secretly in the US, will launch a mission of death - unless the Potter, in a desperate race against time, can stop his protegé from committing the Sisters' perfect and world-shattering crime.

©1986 Robert Littell (P)2003 New Millennium Audio, 2016 Phoenix Books

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Right up there with the novels of Le Carré, Deighton, and the rest of the best." ( People)

"As slick a thriller as they come.... Very, very good." ( The New York Times Book Review)

"Deft.... Different…. Entertaining.... Engaging." ( Newsweek)

made for each other

Sometimes Scott Brick sounds too sing-song. Not this time. This time, Littell's prose provides the perfect stage for Brick's performance talents. Pleasant. Very pleasant. I'll probably listen to this one again!

Choppy - Missing parts of Story

Overall story line is good. It seems that are parts of the story that is ..just ... missing.

Doesn't Stand Up Well Against "The Company"

If you could sum up The Sisters in three words, what would they be?

Somewhat lack lustre

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

No, but it kept me shuffling around quite a bit. An intriguing plot and you wonder who is pulling who's string. The story unfortunately is let down by a very fast wind down to a disappointing end.

Which character – as performed by Scott Brick – was your favorite?

The Potter was my favourite character a soft outer shell hiding a very hard centre. So much happens to him and he seems to be easy going, but then that hardness erupts.

Any additional comments?

Not as good as some of Littell's other novels.

Entertaining

Not on par with some of Littell's other works, but it's read by Brick and provides enough entertainment to carry the story. If you like Littell, you should enjoy it.

Not As Good as I had Expected

I downloaded this book based upon a review by one of the listeners I follow. Unfortunately, I didn't find it as extraordinary as he did. I wouldn't say it was a waste of a credit. I did finish the book and was mildly entertained. Scott Brick is an amazing reader so that boosted my interest, though I dinged him a star for his exaggerated effeminate and whiny representation of "the sisters." Really, it's the 60s and these guys are big dogs at the CIA and he's making them sound like drag queens.

But that nit aside, I remain indifferent to this book and wouldn't seek out others by Littell based upon this book.

Now this is an espionage book. Great!!

Everything about this book is great. The story line, character development and narration. Why can't I get books of this quality every time. Littell has now ranked in the top five of my espionage writers, probably top two. This is a great use of a credit. Wow!

amusing

I really liked the first half of this book. It was amusing, even funny at times.
I didn't like the second half too much. As soon as he mentioned the bar owner Rubinstein (Jack Ruby's real name), I knew the book would make references to the JFK assassination and the rest of the book would make assumptions that have nothing to do with historical facts.

It's not The Company, but worth a listen.

After spending 40 hours on The Company, another book by Littell read by Brick is like a visit with old friends. You'll find, however, that this is an darker and twistier adventure, with characters that are more flawed and morally ambiguous. I found it to be a compelling listen, but the ending was unsatisfying and nearly ruined the whole thing for me.

Better the 2nd time

Brick... Is fantastic. If you haven't heard him perform Littell's "The Company" you must. It is Littell's finest piece. "The Sisters" is more complex in its story line. Complete with a sleeper spy, handlers, trainers and sweepers. Littell takes an old story, spins it and adds a hint of plausibility. Listen well

Excellent read

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Will definitely read the other by this author and narrator. Performance was engaging and delightful to listen to.