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

an abridged feeling ...

i have read all of ken follett's books and have enjoyed every last one.i especially enjoy his 30 and 40 hour epics. these longer stories are packed with information a tribute to the research he must put into each . i find his shorter stories just as engrossing and enjoyable.
which brings me to "freedom" .things happen so quickly in this magnificent novel that the book almost had an abridged feeling about it. i would have loved it, if the author had expanded the story a little. there certainly was ample opportunity to do so . It stands alongside his best efforts , i selfishly wanted more.

X-rated moments with a young adult plot, but a fun ride.

What a book! It has everything a 13 year old boy could want: adventure, injustice, justice, handsome heroes, bodice-busting young ladies, and sex scenes to make one blush! The funny thing is, I kind of loved it. The plot is predictable, the characters are interesting (but predictable), the hijinks the characters get into are interesting, and all in all, it was a fun summer listen!

Beautiful writing, satisfying ending

I had enjoyed another Ken Follett book and this had the same strengths as the other one; outstanding character development, extraordinary adventure story that is just plausible enough, and a lot of interesting historical anecdotes. I highly recommend this book.

Great characters

Mine only complaint about this book is that it ended.
I would love more from these characters and story lines. Truly great writing.

Outstanding!!!

One of the best stories by Ken Follett!!!
I’ll have to go through this one again!