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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
- By: Charlie Mackesy
- Narrated by: Charlie Mackesy
- Length: 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,516
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,244
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,235
Experience the world of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding & Unexpected Emotional Experience
- By sue66 on 08-01-21
- The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
- By: Charlie Mackesy
- Narrated by: Charlie Mackesy
Enchanting
Reviewed: 30-08-21
If only we all lived our lives to this wonderful story!
Enchanting and love to all!
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Natives
- Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire
- By: Akala
- Narrated by: Akala
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8,556
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,370
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7,309
From the first time he was stopped and searched as a child, to the day he realised his mum was white, to his first encounters with racist teachers - race and class have shaped Akala's life and outlook. In this unique book he takes his own experiences and widens them out to look at the social, historical and political factors that have left us where we are today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Very Interesting and Challenging Listen
- By Ross Clark on 10-07-18
Didn’t like it
Reviewed: 11-09-18
As someone brought up in a multicultural non-racist household I found this book to be arrogant and accusing and couldn’t finish it -sorry!
This is a great shame as I have been a long time admirer of Akala and have recommended his work to many friends and colleagues!
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Homage to Catalonia
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Jeremy Northam
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,197
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,032
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,033
Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell’s account of his experiences fighting in the Spanish Civil War, and a portrait of disillusionment with his early politics. Orwell’s experiences include being shot in the neck by a sniper, and being forced into hiding as factions of the Left battled on the streets of Barcelona. Orwell entered Spain intending to gather an experience worth writing as well as to fight Fascism, and wrote Homage to Catalonia within months of his return.
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5 out of 5 stars
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NOT UNABRIDGED !
- By Troy on 28-05-14
- Homage to Catalonia
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Jeremy Northam
Not Orwell’s Best
Reviewed: 11-04-18
A fairly bland and mundane telling of Orwell’s activities and thoughts during the Civil War and although I am a massive Dan if his this book failed to stir the imagination as he normally does!
If this had been my introduction to Orwell I may not have continued to the other classics that he is responsible for!
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Fags, Mags, and Bags: Series 1-4
- The BBC Radio 4 Comedy Series
- By: Sanjeev Kohli, Donald McLeary
- Narrated by: Donald McLeary, full cast, Sanjeev Kohli
- Length: 11 hrs and 11 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 167
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 144
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Story5 out of 5 stars 145
Ramesh has built his shop up over the course of 30 years, and it is a firmly entrenched feature of the local area. He is ably assisted by Dave, a 40-something underachiever who shares Ramesh's love of the art of shopkeeping, even if he is treated like a slave. Then, of course, there are Ramesh's sons, both surly and not particularly keen on old-school shopkeeping. However, they are the natural successors to the business, and Ramesh is keen to pass all his worldly wisdom on to them - whether they like it or not....
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5 out of 5 stars
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fantastic, funny and warm.
- By Hinksy on 16-08-17
- Fags, Mags, and Bags: Series 1-4
- The BBC Radio 4 Comedy Series
- By: Sanjeev Kohli, Donald McLeary
- Narrated by: Donald McLeary, full cast, Sanjeev Kohli
Five Alive!!!! Both Amazing and Great!
Reviewed: 14-10-17
Undoubtedly one of the funniest and most heartwarming comedy series ever!
Laugh out loud throughout and I cannot wait for the remaining series to be available on Audible!
Utter Brilliance!
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 44,691
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 38,641
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Story5 out of 5 stars 38,582
Treat your ears to a performance so rich and captivating you'll imagine yourself in the halls of Hogwarts. Wherever you listen, the unmistakable voice of Stephen Fry is guaranteed to guide you ever more deeply into this magical story and transport you to the heart of the adventure.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfectly Fryed Potter
- By Simon on 20-11-15
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
My first introduction to Potter
Reviewed: 18-07-17
Would you consider the audio edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the printed version but would imagine that Stephen Fry's magical narration adds to the story.
What other book might you compare Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 to, and why?
The Hobbit - as it's an introduction to a different world of alternative mythical creatures.
Which character – as performed by Stephen Fry – was your favourite?
Hermione - as he added a humorous twist to her fairly stoic character.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
I think that's already been somewhat covered.
Any additional comments?
N/A
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Animal Farm
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,372
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,404
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,377
Animal Farm is George Orwell's great socio-political allegory set in a farmyard where the animals decide to seize the farmer's land and create a co-operative that reaps the benefits of their combined labours. However, as with all great political plans, some animals see a bigger share of the rewards than others and the animals start to question their supposed utopia.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant classic, superbly read by Simon Callow
- By Anthony Zwi on 15-06-14
- Animal Farm
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
Excellent read - But not quite as good as I recall
Reviewed: 18-07-17
Would you listen to Animal Farm again? Why?
No - I think once is quite enough - as good as it is.
What other book might you compare Animal Farm to, and why?
N/A
What about Simon Callow’s performance did you like?
Simon Callow is excellent and his acting expertise was a boon to the story.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Beware of the animals- they're more human than you think!
Any additional comments?
Very good read excellently narrated by Simon Callow.
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Absolute Pandemonium: The Autobiography
- By: Brian Blessed
- Narrated by: Brian Blessed
- Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,477
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,282
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,277
A memoir from national treasure Brian Blessed. There is no one quite like Brian Blessed. He's an actor, film star, trained undertaker, unlikely diplomat, secret romantic, martial artist and mountaineer. He's also a brilliant storyteller who will - and you must brace yourself - simply leap out of the story at you. Ready? Then listen to Absolute Pandemonium and you'll be taken on a riotous journey from his childhood, growing up the son of a miner in Goldthorpe, to finding fame in Z-Cars.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A joyful, irreverent, nine hours of fun!
- By Vernon Wright on 23-10-15
- Absolute Pandemonium: The Autobiography
- By: Brian Blessed
- Narrated by: Brian Blessed
Absolutely Brilliant
Reviewed: 18-07-17
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It's an absolute joy to listen to - laugh out loud funny and brilliantly narrated by Brian Blessed.
What did you like best about this story?
It was perfect just to listen to Brian Blessed - the life he has led is beyond belief and he tells it in such a jocular manner.
Which character – as performed by Brian Blessed – was your favourite?
N/A
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I was particularly moved by his relationship with Peter O'toole it made me laugh and also made me quite tearful at times - fabulous!
Any additional comments?
Absolute Pandemonium - Perfectly Titled!
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Keep the Aspidistra Flying
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Richard E. Grant
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 813
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 726
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 727
Gordon Comstock loathes dull, middle-class respectability and worship of money. He gives up a 'good job' in advertising to work part-time in a bookshop, giving him more time to write. But he slides instead into a self-induced poverty that destroys his creativity and his spirit. Only Rosemary, ever-faithful Rosemary, has the strength to challenge his commitment to his chosen way of life.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Classic Orwell, Classic Grant, Classic Cock-Up
- By Paul Snook on 13-06-16
- Keep the Aspidistra Flying
- By: George Orwell
- Narrated by: Richard E. Grant
Gordon Comstock - the Everyman within us!
Reviewed: 03-06-17
George Orwell has that unique knack of making you writhe with discomfort as Gordon the anti- hero 'wages war against money'!
Brilliantly narrated and 'acted' by Richard E Grant - who brings to life the array of characters within the novel - this is an absolute must for every budding poet and literary wannabe!
Utterly Brilliant!
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The Racer
- Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist
- By: David Millar
- Narrated by: John Sackville
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 476
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 436
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 436
What is it really like to be a racer? What is it like to be swept along at 60kmh in the middle of the pack? How does it feel to be reeled in from a solo breakaway metres from the line? What happens to the body during a high-speed chute? What tactics must teams employ to win the day, the jersey, the grand tour? How does a domestique keep going to the end of a stage once his job is done and his body exhausted?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding!
- By H. Bacon on 09-11-15
- The Racer
- Life on the Road as a Pro Cyclist
- By: David Millar
- Narrated by: John Sackville
Absolutely Brilliant!!!!
Reviewed: 19-05-17
Having been a fan of road racing for a number of years this book allows access to what it is actually like to be a world class cyclist over the period of a year!
The flashbacks to previous years are a welcome historical reminder of Davids previous experiences and fit in extremely well!
Laugh out loud moments contrast with 'watery eye' time as we get to fully understand the intense competition involved at this level together with the respect and camaraderie that such intensity at this higher echelon brings!
Superbly written and perfectly brilliant narration make this one of the best books that I have ever heard/listened to!
I cannot rate or recommend this experience highly enough and want to listen to it again immediately!
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The Coral Island
- By: R. M. Ballantyne
- Narrated by: Peter Joyce
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 36
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 24
Heroes Ralph, Jack and Peterkin set sail on the Arrow and are the only three survivors of a fearful shipwreck. They are washed ashore on a seemingly idyllic coral island.This tranquillity is violently disturbed, first by a tribe of bloodthirsty cannibals and then by the invasion of a vicious pirate and his gang of cut-throats. Will the boys thwart their enemies and live to see England again?
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1 out of 5 stars
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Religious Propaganda
- By Dodge on 23-01-20
- The Coral Island
- By: R. M. Ballantyne
- Narrated by: Peter Joyce
A memory of childhood!
Reviewed: 01-05-17
I first read this book as an avid teenage bookworm and it has remained engrained in my memory ever since!
Now in my mid-fifties it wasn't quite the same of course but it was still a very enjoyable and enthralling experience!
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