A Place Called Freedom

By: Ken Follett

Narrated by: Simon Prebble

Larger-than-life characters and an epic plot brimming with the energy of his internationally acclaimed thrillers make Ken Follett's A Place Called Freedom an experience not to be missed. This lush novel, set in 1766 England and America, evokes an era ripe with riot and revolution, from the teeming streets of London to the sprawling grounds of a Virginia plantation. Mack McAsh burns with the desire to escape his life of slavery in Scottish coal mines while Lizzie Hallim is desperate to shed a life of sheltered subjugation to her spineless husband. United in America, their only chance for freedom lies beyond the Western frontier - if they're brave enough to take it. Spanning two continents and bringing together an unforgettable cast of heroes, villains, and rebels, A Place Called Freedom is a magnificent epic of love, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Narrator Simon Prebble's masterful use of voice and pacing captures a vivid cast of characters and the powerful destiny that shapes their lives.

©1995 Ken Follett (P)1997 Recorded Books

WORTH THE CREDIT AND THEM SOME!

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

I could not quit listening. It's just another GREAT book by this author.

What did you like best about this story?

The ending. I love justice and I love a book that HAS an ending.

Which character – as performed by Simon Prebble – was your favorite?

This narrator is not just a narrator ... he's an actor that gives you a performance that receives a standing ovation from me. This was the first time I've had a book narrated by him and he is one of my favorites now! Each character comes to life and with Follett's descriptive vocabulary, you can see each character in your mind. Of course, the main characters, Mack, Lizzie, Robert, Lenox, were my favorite (didn't like them all, but Prebble did a first-class job!)

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Epic Adventure ... From Scotland to England to Virginia and beyond ...

Any additional comments?

Go ahead and spend your credit, you will not be disappointed. This is an older book from Follett and I saw some relatively negative reviews ... I am so happy I went with the ones who were saying, "Must Read!" ... I'm very happy I didn't miss this great book!

Not his best work

As soon as the book started to get interesting...it ended. It was entertaining enough, but nothing compared to Ken Follett's other books.

Almost perfect.

I love Follett's Kingsbridge series and look forward to his new book and I wanted to read one of his others and it was great to revisit an author I enjoy reading. This book is a stand alone and has a nice balance of victories and defeats. I like when the author leads you down a road of despair for just long enough that the turn of events causes you to revel in the next victory. He does this well. The main characters are ones he forces you to relate to and know deeply. You will care what happens to them. My only complaint is his apparent obsession with pubic hair. The narration was perfect and I listened comfortably at 1.5X speed to save time. I would use a credit on this one. If any of this was helpful, please click YES below. Later.

Too Close to Gothic Romance

Though a bit more sophisticated than a “bodice ripper,” it was too close for comfort. As a fan of Follet’s work generally, I was disappointed in this one. Historical context was well-researched but the characters and plot were predictable and flat. The ending was pat and unimaginative.

The audio book was saved by spectacular narration.

ending not resolved

Great story but I hate rushed endings. So many loose endings that could have been resolved.