Moki

A Tale of Gypsy Life, Love & Death on the Canadian Prairies

De: Mark Behrend

Narrado por: Mark C. Behrend

Based in part on actual events, Moki is the story of an old man who, on his deathbed recounts an incredible tale of being kidnapped by a family of gypsies in the 1940s. The young teen is forced to learn their ways and is quickly absorbed into the gypsy life quickly acquiring the skills of picking pockets and scamming the gullible at carnivals and in small towns across the Canadian Prairies. It's a story about coming of age, falling in love, confronting fear and danger, and eventually coming to terms with death. Ten years in the writing, this narrative is a first for Saskatoon author, Mark Behrend.

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Tragically Heartwarming

A dying man confesses his teenage misunderstood adventures, taking the listener back to the nineteen-forties Canadian countryside for a front-row seat. Moki is a tale of the loss of innocence during desperate times, love born through shared trials, and the lengths family will go to. Thrust into a new and vastly different culture, fourteen-year-old Hank must find his way and make hard decisions in this coming-of-age story, in the midst of gypsy mysticism and threat.

The author, Mark Behrend, delivers a delightful story full of believable characters, each struggling with their own inner demons as they strive for both their individual and common goals. Secrets abound, expertly revealed to the listener, yet masterfully hidden from the players as the plot unfolds. Mr. Behrend opens our eyes to the world of a growing gypsy family on the run and breaking down. He presents twists and unexpected choices as the characters navigate their world.

Mr. Behrend also narrated the book and did an excellent job of giving the characters unique voices. He captured their personalities perfectly. His pauses and different cadences, dependent upon the situation, caught the emotional nuances, further enhancing the enjoyment of this audiobook and tale. He speaks clearly and in an engaging manner.

There were no issues with the quality or production of this audiobook.