Blood of the Reich

A Novel

By: William Dietrich

Narrated by: Robert Fass, Ilyana Kadushin

Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

In Blood of the Reich, critically acclaimed and best-selling author William Dietrich weaves two stories separated by place and time yet deeply intertwined by the dangerous secret they share.

On the eve of World War II, explorer Kurt Raeder receives orders from Reichsfuhrer-SS Heinrich Himmler to set out from Berlin in search of a legendary energy source hidden among the mountains of Tibet - one that could bring victory to the Nazis. Only one man can stop Raeder and his team of SS officers: wealthy American zoologist Benjamin Hood. Together with aviatrix Beth Calloway, he must race to the Buddhist kingdom before the tides of history run red with blood.

Decades later, in present-day Seattle, software publicist Rominy Pickett is saved from certain death by a mysterious journalist who claims to know the truth about her family. Rominy's history and courage hold the key to defeating, once and for all, the evil forces again on the rise.

Moving from the remote woods of the Pacific Northwest to the underground laboratories of the CERN supercollider in France and Switzerland and to the mystical temples of Tibet, Blood of the Reich is a white-knuckle thrill ride filled with adventure, authentic historical detail, and unforgettable characters. This is William Dietrich at his very best.

©2011 William Dietrich (P)2011 HarperCollins Publishers

OK. Not my favorite

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes Just a commute read

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

They could have found something more fascinating in Tibet

What didn’t you like about Robert Fass and Ilyana Kadushin ’s performance?

They sounded like people doing fake accents. Not believable at all.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

I admit it, I love this stuff

This was silly and wacky. An improbably tale with some really improbably happenings and I don't think it was written with that intent. But I did enjoy it. Very Indiana Jones. A bit of fun and frolic with 2 time lines. There's a bit of mystery.

The end is fun and a bit of a fun twist. It was perhaps telegraphed but I think only the more savvy readers will see it coming.

This is not a novel for a serious reader. I would recommend it for those who like a bit a lighter reading. Definitely something that teen-agers might even enjoy...although I didn't pay attention to whether or not it was totally appropriate so take that with a grain of salt.

Recommend: yes.

Should be listed as science fiction

Is there anything you would change about this book?

Did not like it and the ending left you hanging

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Unfulfilling

Which scene was your favorite?

Opening scene in the grocery store.

Did Blood of the Reich inspire you to do anything?

No

Any additional comments?

Narrator was excellent

Not Dietrich's best but still a good listen

I love Dietrich's series about Ethan Gage, and was expecting something different. The story is good, but not the best.

Not Bad

Solid story, with a very interesting basis in history. The male reader does really terrible accents that are very distracting from the story.

Worst narration ever

I am a fan of William Dietrich. This review is not directed at the book but at the quality of the narration. At one point Robert Fass' attempt at a German accent sounded like Kermit the Frog. Horrible. I couldn't take it anymore and stopped listening.

Not intriguing

Rather boring in my opinion. Listened to it since I purchased it. His Ethan Gage series was much more captivating.