The Blacksmith
The Tragedy of Joe Turner
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Narrated by:
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Glynn Holmes Sr.
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By:
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Rowan Duncan
About this listen
A WW1 vet with extreme PTSD struggles to hold on to his sanity while living with the harsh reality of the Great Depression in 1933.
©2024 Rowan Duncan (P)2024 Rowan DuncanWhat listeners say about The Blacksmith
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- Seth Hagerty
- 02-19-25
Highly recommend
Captivating story! Excellent if you're looking for a short listen. Narrator is fantastic and fit the story perfectly. If you are considering this book I would urge you, it's worth your while!
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-15-25
I Really Enjoyed “The Blacksmith: The Tragedy of Joe Turner”
I enjoyed the book, “The Blacksmith: The Tragedy of Joe Turner. Joe, the main character of the story was a black World War I military veteran and blacksmith living in a small town during “The Great Depression.” He finds peace working with metal in his skill profession. Joe attempted to use his work as a coping mechanism to quiet down what people referred to back then as “shell shock.” A familiar face from years ago just shows up at his place, leaving Joe suspicious. This person brought up Joe’s haunting and dark past, which Joe fought to put behind him. Why did this man just show up out of nowhere? What did he want from Joe? Was he a friend, or an enemy? Without given away the story I must say that I felt Joe’s determination, psychological struggles, fear, anger, pain, loneliness, and disheartenment. The ending was shockingly unexpected. Rowan Duncan, the author, beautifully provided a very descriptive image of a man fighting in a war against his past demons. Glynn Holmes, the narrator brought the characters to life, allowing me to visualize Joe’s day to day mental struggles and how he attempted to cope with them. I am waiting for more books from the author Rowan Duncan and the narrator Glynn Holmes. This is exceptional work!
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- julian tarasiuk
- 01-24-25
Enjoyable
Great storyline to follow. It is very enjoyable and definitely worth the listen. The narrator does a really good job. Overall excellent book.
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