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Vipers' Tangle

By: Francois Mauriac
Narrated by: Geoffrey Howard
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In this remarkable novel, Mauriac brings his extraordinary talent for probing the inmost core of the human character to what is arguably the most exciting theme in the world: the battle for the human soul. In all of literature there can be few more appalling studies of a soul devoured by pride and avarice, corroded by hatred.

Louis, a wretchedly unhappy multi-millionaire, all but personifies evil. Toward the end of his life, seeking to uncover the cause of his unhappiness, he commits to paper his whole bitter story: his indulgent but affection-starved childhood; his first love; the trivial misunderstanding that festered until it poisoned their entire married life and the lives of their children; the old miser's struggle to disinherit his family; and finally, the powerful climax, with divine grace vying to the very end to pierce the evil encrusting Louis' soul.

Public Domain (P)1996 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Christian Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Scary

Critic reviews

"A modern masterpiece." ( St. Louis Star-Times)
"Mauriac develops a character from the inside out....The listener is able to move into Louis's mind, to feel and understand his motivation." ( Library Journal)

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Recommended to me by a friend and I could not stop listening. Beautifully read. Highly recommend.

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A profound tale of redemption that I enjoyed immensely and would absolutely recommend to others.

A pleasant surprise of a book

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A most intriguing take on marital & family conflicts, on how personal & yet impersonal family life is, in its revelation & realism. It is cozy & mean in almost equal measure.

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I loved so much the struggle of a man seeeking redemtion somehow not knowing it!

Prepare to enjoy fantastic writing!

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This is an entangling, fascinating story--unpredictable and moving.

What does Geoffrey Howard bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Howard is great! Clear diction; nice pauses and just the right amount of emotion.

Engrossing!

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