
Earthly Powers
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Narrated by:
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Gordon Griffin
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By:
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Anthony Burgess
Kenneth Toomey is an eminent novelist of dubious talent; Don Carlo Campanati is a man of God, a shrewd manipulator who rises through the Vatican to become the architect of church revolution and a candidate for sainthood.
These two men are linked not only by family ties but by a common understanding of mankind's frailties. In this epic masterpiece, Anthony Burgess plumbs the depths of the essence of power and the lengths men will go for it.
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The narrator’s performance is
in perfect accord with the spirit of the text. Overall Admirable experience.
A novel for the open minded and daring
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What did you love best about Earthly Powers?
I liked this story. It follows a boy through old age, and weaves a sweeping tale with the historical events of the 21st century as a backdrop. There's excellent development of characters.An Interesting Life
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Powerful and nuanced, a deep dive into important questions
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Worth it for the opening line alone
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What did you love best about Earthly Powers?
The story is incredible--the type of novel you live with for days/weeks, then want to call people with updates when it's over--only to remember that it was just you and the book. An Anthony Burgess masterpiece that's woefully unknown in the US. I didn't think any narration could do it justice, but Gordon Griffin not only meets but dramatically exceeds all expectations. I could not recommend this more.What other book might you compare Earthly Powers to and why?
Almost impossible to compare it to anything. Your favorite Anthony Burgess novel. Your favorite movie. That television series to which you've become hopelessly addicted. Triple all my fawning adulation if you happen to be a fan of language.Have you listened to any of Gordon Griffin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I haven't, and am combing his works to find something I might like, just to experience him some more.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Can't beat that beginning sentence.Any additional comments?
I'm afraid the drool would clog your system. Just do it.I didn't think anything could live up to the book.
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Well written epic that sometimes gets bogged down
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