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River of Ink
- By: Paul M.M. Cooper
- Narrated by: Maanuv Thiara
- Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 16
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 16
All Asanka knows is poetry. From his humble village beginnings in the great island kingdom of Lanka, he has risen to the prestigious position of court poet and now delights in his life of ease: composing romantic verses for love-struck courtiers, enjoying the confidence of his king, and covertly teaching Sarasi, a beautiful and beguiling palace maid, the secrets of his art.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Worth a listen for fans of history
- By Paul Mcguire on 12-18-20
- River of Ink
- By: Paul M.M. Cooper
- Narrated by: Maanuv Thiara
Great Story of An Unlikely Hero
Reviewed: 09-08-20
I have been listening to Paul MM Coopers podcast The Fall of Civilizations, and have been enjoying it immensely. So when I found out he had written some books, I had to try one. This story really immerses you in the characters, place, and society of the story, The characters come through so well, that at times I found my self not liking the main character, not because of the writing, but because of who he was. Paul obviousle has a love of history and culture, and it really comes through, even though this is a piece of historical fiction. Paul's podcast is well produced and often has several voice actors for various characters in the piece of history he is covering. I was worried that he probably did not have a choice for this reading, and that it would impact this book. I was not disappointed though, in fact I am not sure I could not imagine a better choice for the narrator, his voice and accent really put you in the place of the story. I am looking forward to Paul's latest book making it to Audible.
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Don Quixote
- Translated by Edith Grossman
- By: Edith Grossman - translator, Miguel de Cervantes
- Narrated by: George Guidall
- Length: 39 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,355
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,739
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5,720
Sixteenth-century Spanish gentleman Don Quixote, fed by his own delusional fantasies, takes to the road in search of chivalrous adventures. But his quest leads to more trouble than triumph. At once humorous, romantic, and sad, Don Quixote is a literary landmark. This fresh edition, by award-winning translator Edith Grossman, brings the tale to life as never before.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My Fourth Try at an Audible Quixote
- By James on 12-24-12
- Don Quixote
- Translated by Edith Grossman
- By: Edith Grossman - translator, Miguel de Cervantes
- Narrated by: George Guidall
Tilting at Windmills
Reviewed: 06-12-20
Listened to this during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the story was not as funny as I hoped. The ending portion of the first half at the Inn was the highlight for me. The way Don Quixote is treated in the second half is often mean and kind of sad, none of it feels redeeming. Great look into 17th Century life, society, morals, and you can see the roots of modern literature. I loved the narrator, I feel he really brought the characters to life.
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