Fevre Dream

De: George R. R. Martin

Narrado por: Ron Donachie

When struggling riverboat captain Abner Marsh receives an offer of partnership from a wealthy aristocrat, he suspects something’s amiss. But when he meets the hauntingly pale, steely-eyed Joshua York, he is certain. For York doesn’t care that the icy winter of 1857 has wiped out all but one of Marsh’s dilapidated fleet. Nor does he care that he won’t earn back his investment in a decade. York has his own reasons for wanting to traverse the powerful Mississippi. And they are to be none of Marsh’s concern—no matter how bizarre, arbitrary, or capricious his actions may prove.

Marsh meant to turn down York’s offer. It was too full of secrets that spelled danger. But the promise of both gold and a grand new boat that could make history crushed his resolve—coupled with the terrible force of York’s mesmerizing gaze. Not until the maiden voyage of his new sidewheeler Fevre Dream would Marsh realize he had joined a mission both more sinister, and perhaps more noble, than his most fantastic nightmare...and mankind’s most impossible dream.
Here is the spellbinding tale of a vampire’s quest to unite his race with humanity, of a garrulous riverman’s dream of immortality, and of the undying legends of the steamboat era and a majestic, ancient river.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“A novel that will delight fans of both Stephen King and Mark Twain . . . darkly romantic, chilling and rousing by turns . . . a thundering success.”—Roger Zelazny

“An adventure into the heart of darkness that transcends even the most inventive vampire novels . . . Fevre Dream runs red with original, high adventure.”—Los Angeles Herald Examiner

“Stands alongside Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire as a revolutionary work.”—Rocky Mountain News

“Engaging and meaningful.”—The Washington Post Book World

I DARE YOU TO READ THIS!!!

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

Any one who enjoys an old theme with a new and unexpected twist will enjoy this book 10 times over. For there are at least as many twists as that, with charactors you'll love to hate, hate to love, and some that are truly revolting.

What did you like best about this story?

One thing I can promise you is that you will NEVER forget this book or it's charactors.

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

As a narrator, Ron Donachie, ranks among one of the best I have listened to. He brings you through this awesome story feeling as if you could reach out and touch not only the charactors but the world in which they live.

Intriguing

What did you love best about Fevre Dream?

The time-period details

Any additional comments?

I didn't find that most of the characters were developed enough but the scenery details and set-building was terrific. This is really more of a story that happens to have vampires in it -- and uses them to bring home various symbolic and subtle perspectives on ethical questions (both universal and current to the period), versus your typical vampire story.

Having already read almost everything 'vampire' on the market -- I rather liked this book a lot. It has a lot more 'class' than gore, unlike much of the genre. It could've benefited from some editing and is a few hours longer than justified, and I found a lot of the occurrences were inserted into the story too easily. Still, the narrator was fantastic and the book was hard to put down once into it. GRRM doesn't disappoint with his ability to create a scene, tension, and make you feel as though you are right there in the middle of it.

Fabulous narration

Ron Donachie put in a stunning performance here, bringing the characters to life with skill.

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Good story and characters, but my god the Narrator was amazing. He made every single character come alive, over and over again

Amazing Performance for an amazing story

Ron brings this fantastic book to life in his brilliant performance of its characters and story.