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The Aftermath of Battle
- The Burial of the Civil War Dead (Emerging Civil War Series)
- By: Meg Groeling
- Narrated by: Joshua Saxon
- Length: 5 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
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Story5 out of 5 stars 8
The clash of armies in the American Civil War left hundreds of thousands of men dead, wounded, or permanently damaged. Skirmishes and battles could result in casualty numbers as low as one or two and as high as 10s of thousands. The carnage of the battlefield left a lasting impression on those who experienced or viewed it, but in most cases the armies quickly moved on to meet again at another time and place. When the dust settled and the living armies moved on, what happened to the dead left behind?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Thought Provoking
- By Rayc on 09-23-19
- The Aftermath of Battle
- The Burial of the Civil War Dead (Emerging Civil War Series)
- By: Meg Groeling
- Narrated by: Joshua Saxon
Morbid, yet fascinating
Reviewed: 09-05-19
The subject of the Civil War dead isn't one most want to study in full detail for obvious reasons. It can be gruesome and heart wrenching. However, it's a completely necessary aspect of Civil War studies. It's easy to see the casualty numbers and move on, but behind every number is a name, a family, sometimes a gravestone. Groeling perfectly explains the evolution of "dead detail" from its messy and disorganized beginnings to its methodical and groundbreaking conclusion while providing engaging narratives at the beginning of the chapters to set the tone for the presenting topic. I enjoyed it all (as morbid as that sounds), as well as the Appendices at the end to accompany the text. It's an informative piece of work that shouldn't be overlooked by any Civil War historian.
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Wedded to War
- Heroines Behind the Lines
- By: Jocelyn Green
- Narrated by: Laura E. Richcreek
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 62
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 60
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 60
It's April 1861, and the Union Army's Medical Department is a disaster, completely unprepared for the magnitude of war. A small group of New York City women, including 28-year-old Charlotte Waverly, decide to do something about it, and end up changing the course of the war, despite criticism, ridicule, and social ostracism. Charlotte leaves a life of privilege, wealth, and confining expectations to be one of the first female nurses for the Union Army. She quickly discovers that she's fighting more than just the Rebellion by working in the hospitals.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wedded to this Story!
- By Amazon Customer on 09-08-19
- Wedded to War
- Heroines Behind the Lines
- By: Jocelyn Green
- Narrated by: Laura E. Richcreek
An immersive experience
Reviewed: 09-02-19
Writing historical fiction without making the narrative sound like a textbook is hard enough, but merging the lives of so many characters from vastly different backgrounds and situations into one cohesive, engaging story seems nearly impossible! Jocelyn Green has done the impossible! As a lover of good fiction and amateur historian of the Civil War, I can't recommend this enough! The author has done her research admirably and I found myself nodded in agreement to all the snippets of historical accuracy she threw into the story. These characters came alive, flying off the page, and I felt as if I were reading the memoires of these people who braved the trials and struggles of being a woman in the mid-19th century. The flow of the story is excellent, the dialogue engaging, and the narration for all the variety of accents and tones were spot-on, which made it all the easier to follow. Every character's motivation, grief, and joy was believable to the fullest extent. This was the first of Green's work that I've "digested" and it certainly won't be the last!
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Macbeth
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: James Marsters, Joanne Whalley, Josh Cooke, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 463
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 416
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 415
Infamously known as the cursed Scottish play, Macbeth is perhaps Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy. When General Macbeth is foretold by three witches that he will one day be King of Scotland, Lady Macbeth convinces him to get rid of anyone who could stand in his way – including committing regicide. As Macbeth ascends to the throne through bloody murder, he becomes a tyrant consumed by fear and paranoia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Might want to Read Along
- By Syd Young on 02-03-14
- Macbeth
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: James Marsters, Joanne Whalley, Josh Cooke, JD Cullum, Dan Donohue, Jeannie Elias, Chuma Gault
Dramatization of a classic
Reviewed: 10-15-18
Gripping, moving, timeless. This isn't a classroom reading of Shakespeare. The actors pour themselves into the cursed play and make you feel the tragedy from head to toe. Standing ovation!
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North and South
- By: Elizabeth Gaskell
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
- Length: 18 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,484
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,670
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,674
Written at the request of Charles Dickens, North and South is a book about rebellion that poses fundamental questions about the nature of social authority and obedience. Gaskell expertly blends individual feeling with social concern and her heroine, Margaret Hale, is one of the most original creations of Victorian literature. When Margaret Hale's father leaves the Church in a crisis of conscience she is forced to leave her comfortable home in the tranquil countryside of Hampshire....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Delightful
- By Sally on 01-04-10
- North and South
- By: Elizabeth Gaskell
- Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
Captivating with every chapter
Reviewed: 10-15-18
I had watched the mini series before listening to the audiobooks format, so I had an idea of the plot but I was still captivated with every chapter. that narrator made it that way and brought to life the stirring words of an author I would have liked to know personally. Great book, great performance.
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Far From the Madding Crowd
- By: Thomas Hardy
- Narrated by: Jamie Parker
- Length: 14 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,597
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,434
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,434
In a remote corner of early Victorian England, where traditional practices remain untouched by time, Bathsheba Everdene stands out as a beacon of female independence and self-reliance. However, when confronted with three suitors, among them the dashing Sergeant Troy, she shows a reckless capriciousness that threatens the stability of the whole community. Published in 1874, and an immediate best seller, Far From the Madding Crowd established Thomas Hardy as one of Britain's foremost novelists.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Masterpiece of Culture and Eloquence
- By Andrew on 07-07-14
- Far From the Madding Crowd
- By: Thomas Hardy
- Narrated by: Jamie Parker
I thoroughly enjoyed Jamie's narration
Reviewed: 07-03-18
His dialogue was engaging and the way he described the scenery was beautiful. he really made a masterpiece come to life. I had seen the movie before reading the book and can say I enjoyed the book much better. great story and so real.
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Jane Eyre
- By: Charlotte Brontë
- Narrated by: Thandiwe Newton
- Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 20,947
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 19,177
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Story5 out of 5 stars 19,098
Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect!!
- By Amazon Customer on 04-21-16
- Jane Eyre
- By: Charlotte Brontë
- Narrated by: Thandiwe Newton
Outstanding!
Reviewed: 05-24-18
I absolutely loved Thandie's narration. So full of emotion that does justice to this classic. Loved it!
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