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The Messengers
- By: Lindsay Joelle
- Narrated by: Kaliswa Brewster, Ana Reeder, Zoë Winters, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 10,940
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9,651
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Story4 out of 5 stars 9,623
A mysterious plague ushers in an intergalactic war that ravages the galaxy for decades. A soldier and a pilot are tasked to deliver a package. A messenger and a refugee decide to work together on a dying alien planet. A love letter is lost that could be the key to a new future. A dark comedy about the messages we carry in our bones.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Ouch - couldn't get passed the voices..
- By Mr Dangerous on 03-05-20
- The Messengers
- By: Lindsay Joelle
- Narrated by: Kaliswa Brewster, Ana Reeder, Zoë Winters, Alex Weisman
Heartwarming and intriguing
Reviewed: 10-27-21
This is one of those pieces that all comes together at the end in a surprising and satisfying way but is a bit mysterious as it evolves. Fortunately, the story is so interesting and fast paced that it keeps your attention as it rolls ahead to its finale. The performance is strong and engaging -- in the beginning it is just a bit confusing separating out the two female characters but pretty soon they get you on their wave length.
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How It All Began
- By: Penelope Lively
- Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
- Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 460
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 393
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 391
When Charlotte Rainsford, a retired schoolteacher, is accosted by a petty thief on a London street, the consequences ripple across the lives of acquaintances and strangers alike. A marriage unravels after an illicit love affair is revealed through an errant cell phone message; a posh yet financially strapped interior designer meets a business partner who might prove too good to be true.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful and beautifully written
- By Molly-o on 02-15-12
- How It All Began
- By: Penelope Lively
- Narrated by: Katherine Kellgren
Wonderful novel, beautifully read
Reviewed: 03-11-12
Where does How It All Began rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This is one of the most enjoyable books I have listened too this year.
What did you like best about this story?
The characters are fascinating, and the novel combines both an interesting story that captifates the attention with some fascinating reflections on age, love, memory, the changing times, and family relationships.
Which character – as performed by Katherine Kellgren – was your favorite?
All of the characters are well drawn, but the immigrant accountant is particularly well done, one can hear his English improve through the novel.
Any additional comments?
This is a book, in other words, that is easy to listen to and that grabs you from the first minutes, and yet has some real depth that sticks with you. First rate.
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