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The Big Lie
- By: John Mankiewicz, Jamie Napoli, Paul Jarrico
- Narrated by: Jon Hamm, Kate Mara, Ana de la Reguera, Bradley Whitford, John Slattery, Giancarlo Esposito, David Strathairn, a full cast
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Jun 1 20221 min
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Jun 16 202235 mins
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- Carolina
- 06-17-22
Cinematically Entertaining For The Imagination!
I loved all the actors' portrayal of their characters and the complexity of the characters too. The sound effects were spot on and really added to the impact of the actors' great work too! They did a great job of transporting the listener to the scenes, often making me forget I wasn't actually watching but rather listening. It was as if I were truly seeing the scenes play out before my eyes as I took in all the content. Great job on all fronts. I hope there is a sequel to the series! 😁
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- Terry
- 06-24-22
Outstanding story and cast
Interesting story, and a wonderful performance by a very talented cast. Such moving performances by Jon Hamm and Kate Mara; one could almost believe that this was a married couple. I also like the small touches when Jon Hamm‘s character wants to find out the score in a St. Louis Cardinals baseball game over the radio, Or when characters use the telephone, the listener can hear the sound of a electro mechanical rotary dial (To the younger listeners, there was a time when there were no cell phones, no Internet, Or even push buttons dialing). Give this audiobook a listen, you will not be disappointed.
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- Kindle Customer2
- 06-19-22
Emotionally inspiring!!
As a USAF veteran I raised my right hand almost 20 yrs ago to fight for our country. When I say for our country I mean for ALL people from ALL countries who want to live free. People who have truth to tell of their stuggles and successes. NOT for the politicians (aka Republicans/democrats) & what they want others to believe. We ALL have the right to tell our truths!!
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- Sandy
- 06-18-22
Well done
Should be a movie. Very well done and well acted. More of this please Audible!!
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- Heather Candee
- 06-24-22
Bad Language
Lazy language. Cursing took away from the story. I couldn’t make it past 3 minutes.
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- GonzoGato
- 06-17-22
Perfect title to fit our current Big Lie. So apt.
You got me at Jon Hamm. Ben Mankiewicz intro ditto. Very Well done. Gorgeous noirish Red Scare 1950’s.
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- Farmer
- 07-07-22
By Hollywood for Hollywood
Thankfully this book was free. Voice acting was fine but the story was sub par.
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- Don
- 07-29-22
Lacking Authenticity
It was a good listen- until I was jarred by a character saying “Copy” as an acknowledgement. In the fifties, it would have been something like “Roger”.
Sailors didn’t get “Deployed”. They had sea duty.
What is a “2 point 9 cube” engine?
Just a couple of examples. Picking nits? Maybe. But it was enough to convince me the production team didn’t care enough to get the details right, so why should I think that weren’t playing it loose and fast elsewhere?
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- Gabriel P.
- 06-19-22
Important and true
very important documentation of a very sad part of American history, well executed and with a very dignified adaptation
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- Katherine
- 06-19-22
One Of The Best Audible Originals
great story and phenomenal voice acting. John hamm, Kate Mara and the whole cast were incredible! I'm hoping for a sequel!
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- Pucca & Garu
- 06-24-22
Wow!
What a performance! Finished listening to this beauty in a couple of sittings as it was so good and enjoyable to listen too!
I’d love it if a sequel was to happen - not giving anything away though!
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- Norma Miles
- 06-22-22
1950s communist witch hunt.
A play both enjoyable and important in it's content about the McCarthy era of political oppression with the House of Unamerican activities. The acting is excellent, the characters well developed. Looking forward to more episodes...
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- Neen Machine
- 10-22-23
Brilliant
Fast paced enough to keep it thrilling, packed with enough content to give it gravitas and so well acted that it’s a pleasure to repeat listen.
The fact that it’s based on a true story makes it even more enthralling.
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- H Stone
- 10-12-23
Properly good radio drama
Loved this. Interesting narrative, great performances by all and fantastic production. More like this please.
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- Michael D.
- 12-03-22
Great listen with an amazing cast
It’s gripping from start to finish, all the cast were great and easy to identify, each chapter leaves you wanting to know what happens next
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- V Wiggins
- 09-19-22
Excellent
Excellent story
Excellent production values
Excellent acting
Excellent sound effects
A riveting production
A good listen. I well recommend it
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- tomyg
- 08-13-22
Fantastic Production for Fans of 50' Crime Noire
Stunning production with a great script, actors and music however the backing soundscape created was worldclass. One of the most evocative and intoxing audible recordings ever. Very highly recommended.
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- Chris manning
- 07-13-22
loved it!
real noir,could feel the vibe from the marloweque delivery by the actors,that were brilliant.more like this please audible!
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- Mr A J Spicer
- 07-09-22
superb
fantastic noir, brilliantly acted, great story reflecting a real period in American history. hope they make a sequel
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- Jimmy Stirrups
- 06-28-22
Brilliant story.
Brilliant cast and excellent story. Jon Hamm is so easy to listen to. Based on real life incidents made into a brilliant work of fiction.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-15-23
Beautiful and amazing
5 stars for the audio and drama. Awesome. Infidelity wasn’t great but it’s part of the story.
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