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Elefant

By: Martin Suter
Narrated by: Gert Heidenreich
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 Ein Wesen, das die Menschen verzaubert: ein kleiner rosaroter Elefant, der in der Dunkelheit leuchtet. Plötzlich ist er da, in der Höhle des Obdachlosen Schoch. Wie das seltsame Geschöpf entstanden ist und woher es kommt, weiß nur einer: der Genforscher Roux. Er möchte eine weltweite Sensation daraus machen. Allerdings wurde es ihm entwendet. Denn es gibt auch Leute, die es beschützen wollen, etwa der burmesische Elefantenflüsterer Kaung.©2017 Diogenes (P)2017 Diogenes Contemporary Fiction Genre Fiction
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Editorial reviews

Ein leuchtendes Wesen

Können Elefanten in der Dunkelheit leuchten? Dieser hier schon. Er ist klein und rosa. Eines Tages steht er in der Höhle des Obdachlosen Schoch. Ein Wunderwesen, das der Genforscher Roux in seinem Labor durch Zufall erschaffen hat und das er jetzt in bare Münze verwandeln will. Doch der burmesische Elefantenflüsterer Kaung plant, ihn in seine südostasiatische Heimat zu bringen, wo Elefanten noch in Ehren gehalten werden... Martin Suter ist wieder einmal ein wunderbar schräges Märchen gelungen, das unsere Gegenwart mit Humor auf die Schippe nimmt.

Critic reviews

Martin Suter gilt als Meister einer eleganten Feder, die so fein geschliffen ist, dass man die Stiche oft erst hinterher spürt.
-- Monika Willer / Westfalenpost

Martin Suter hat die seltene Gabe, Schweres leicht erscheinen zu lassen. Er schreibt einen Bestseller nach dem anderen, die inhaltlich wie literarisch glänzen.
-- Michael Knoll / Bücher

Martin Suter ist eine der großen Figuren des Literaturbetriebs.
-- Tanja Kewes / Handelsblatt

Wenn es überhaupt einen Schriftsteller gibt, dessen Feder man gern entsprungen wäre, dann ihn.
-- Elmar Krekeler / Berliner Morgenpost
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What made the experience of listening to Elefant the most enjoyable?

A twisted and unexpected storyline as usual.

What did you like best about this story?

The nearly unrealistic factor of the "pink elephant" that was yet again well researched by the author.

What about Gert Heidenreich’s performance did you like?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Enjoy it!

Another excellent story line

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My first Martin Suter book, I look forward to reading more. The story takes place in contemporary Zürich and includes a alcoholic homeless man, whom we meet at first, living in a small flood water created cave along the Limmat; a circus manager who tries to keep his circus financially viable by renting his elephants as foster mothers to a company researching genetic manipulation in elephants; the veterinarian at the circus who decides to hide the pregnancy of one of the elephants; a veterinarian who volunteers at at free clinic for the care of animals belonging to Zürich's homeless, and the Burmese caretaker of the circus' elephants. This is not a thriller, nor a politically correct anti-GM novel, the "bad guys" are not card board characters that the author sets up only to knock down. In fact, one feels it might break out into a "feel good" book at any moment, but it never becomes too saccharine: there is realistic character development, the characters make real mistakes and react in a true to type manner (except for perhaps the Burmese caretaker who is a bit inscrutable). For German language learners - be aware that the book is available in English too, to help you out.

An enjoyable, realistic book, engaging characters

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Suter is the best living Swiss author and this book is just a masterpiece! Best book which I listened to in a very long time!

Amazing! Suter at his very best!

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