
Whitethorn
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Narrated by:
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Humphrey Bower
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By:
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Bryce Courtenay
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In this story, which is, incidentally read by the INCOMPARABLE Humphrey Bower (so wonderful and easy to listen to and whose voice is perfect for Bryce's stories) there are characters who fall on hard times and through his/her life experiences, find a way to conquer his/her demons. Going along for the ride, learning for ourselves along the way, make this book, as all the others, great listens.
What can I say...it's Bryce Courtenay!
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I think the way his books are woven together, it is difficult to give a plot summary without revealing things that would be better left to the author's own wording and timing. I can say that the character narrator is a six year old boy when the book opens. He grows up in an orphanage and the story follows his eventful life until the age of about 30. There is a thread running through it that pulls you along and keeps you interested right to the very end.
I also need to mention the narrator, Humphrey Bower. Does he have any accent of his own? He appears to be some sort of voice chameleon. I've heard him do so many different voices and accents so well, that I can get no sense of what he would sound like in normal, natural conversation in his own home. If you place a high value on a talented narrator, this book will certainly please you on that score.
This is the 6th Courtenay book I have listened to, and I've never been sorry for purchasing one. I highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good tale, well told.
I don't know how he does it!
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Fantastic
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Any additional comments?
I feel like this is the book that Courtenay would have like to have written when he completed The Power Of One. It's a more polished story from a more experienced author, but with a little less heart. It's a good read and I definitely recommend it, but you will see a lot of parallels to The Power Of One...too many for my taste.Sister Novel To "The Power Of One"
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Excellent
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Better than Power of One
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Would you consider the audio edition of Whitethorn to be better than the print version?
I enjoy audio books immensely, I would be ill advised to suggest that it is better than print.What about Humphrey Bower’s performance did you like?
He captures the essence of the characters so perfectly and with such feeling - bravo Humphrey.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I have to say tears did well up when the little fox terrier Tinker died of a broken heartCaptivating read
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Enjoyed
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Would you listen to Whitethorn again? Why?
No because I've already listened to it. It's a long book.What did you like best about this story?
Africa. I like Bryce's interpretation and painting of Africa.Any additional comments?
If you like Bryce Courtenay, you won't be dissapointed.Another excellent African story from Bryce C.
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Most enjoyable
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