Asmodeus and the Bottler of Djinns
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Publisher's Summary
Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard.
The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
yes i found it very inspiring.
What other book might you compare Asmodeus and the Bottler of Djinns to and why?
i didnt it stands on its own
Have you listened to any of Whoopi Goldberg’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
no
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
no
Any additional comments?
i chose the book because it was by nelson mandela noy whoopi goldberg although i like her to