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A Wish in the Dark
- By: Christina Soontornvat
- Narrated by: Greta Jung
- Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
All light in Chattana is created by one man - the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able to walk among them. But when Pong escapes from prison, he realizes that the world outside is no fairer than the one behind bars. The wealthy dine and dance under bright orb light, while the poor toil away in darkness. Worst of all, Pong’s prison tattoo marks him as a fugitive who can never be truly free.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Sensational story, poor narration
- By Yindi Gray on 19-09-2022
- A Wish in the Dark
- By: Christina Soontornvat
- Narrated by: Greta Jung
Sensational story, poor narration
Reviewed: 19-09-2022
Couldn’t listen to the audiobook, was too awful and an absolute let down given the calibre of the writing and characters in the story. My son and I read the hard copy version for his literary class, and had we relied only on the audio (had we been able to push through the terrible narration with offensive annunciation of Pong’s name) we wouldn’t have enjoyed this book nearly as much as we did.
It’s a wonderful story, rich with expansive learning opportunities for those inclined (we’re a homeschooling family) and highly recommend the book, just not this version.
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