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  • Tai-Pan

  • The Epic Novel of the Founding of Hong Kong: The Asian Saga, Book 2
  • Auteur(s): James Clavell
  • Narrateur(s): Gildart Jackson
  • Durée: 32 h et 11 min
  • 4,8 out of 5 stars (180 évaluations)

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Tai-Pan

Auteur(s): James Clavell
Narrateur(s): Gildart Jackson
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The sweeping epic novel of the founding of Hong Kong, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell

“There can only be one Tai-Pan.”

Dirk Struan rose from humble beginnings to build Struan & Company, also known as the Noble House, into the world’s largest Far East trading company. He is now the Tai-Pan—Supreme Leader—of all Tai-Pans in China. Along the way, however, he made a powerful enemy. Tyler Brock, Struan’s rival from their early opium-smuggling days, also heads a large trading fleet, second in size only to Struan’s. But it is not only silks and spices that drive their mutual companies’ wealth—the opium trade is still booming. War between England and China might be over, but the hostilities remain. Struan and Brock come to control much of England’s trade with China yet neither can control their desires or their hatred of each other. Over the years, their two families will cross paths, threatening to rip both apart, with reverberations that will echo across the generations.

Struan must fight to save his company and his family, or risk seeing everything he has created destroyed at the hands of his sworn enemy. Ambition, political intrigue, and love and lust weave their way throughout the novel the New York Times called, “grand entertainment…packed with action…with blood and sin, treachery and conspiracy, sex and murder.” East and West come together in an opulent and intricately plotted narrative. A tour-de-force of historical fiction, rich in detail yet eminently readable, Tai-Pan will stay with you long after the final moment.

©1966 James Clavell (P)2015 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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  • 2018-09-19

A masterpiece by James Clavell

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I remember reading Shogun by James Clavell and watching the mini-series. It was very good so I decided to listen to the second book in the series.
The narrator is excellent and the story doesn't disappoint. Good chance I will continue with the next book.
Well worth a credit.

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Bothered by accent

I tried but the narrator is too present
It is very disturbing. Probably a good book?

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Very talented reader! Gifted. Amazing story.

It took me a few chapters to get into the story, but then I was hooked; action-packed. The performance was phenomenal. Different voices and accents for the characters but also really good voice acting. Well done, Gildart Jackson.

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Superb

A truly outstanding story. Every bit as good as Shogun, though I'd be hard pressed to choose which was my favourite.
This series of books by James Clavell is proving to be some of the most enjoyable reading/listening I've ever done. My only disappointment is that this book is over. Oh well, on to book 3, Gai Jin.

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Clavell and Jackson - what a pair.

Clavell's characters are amazing, his storytelling wonderful. Mr. Jackson's narrating is masterful, really bringing the characters to life. #audible1

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huge fan of clavell

I love this book. this saga in general. had trouble slogging through whirlwind but that's another story

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I thought Shogun was good, then I listened to Tai Pan...

BY God! What a fantastical novel. I rated Shogun in my top 10 novels ever but truthfully I think Tai Pan is better. I almost can't compare the 2 and the only reason I am is because they were both written by Clavell. Tai Pan's character development is amazing. The story is just phenomenal, I almost have no words for it. The narration is amazing, I was upset at first it wasn't Lister (who narrated Shogun) but by God I think he did a better job as well! I'm almost upset he doesn't narrate Noble House and it goes back to Lister. The way this narrator does all the accents is out of this world. Also when he does a female voice he just softens his, he doesn't try to put on and sound like a woman which I hate when narrators do that. If you're looking to get into the Asian Saga and have read Shogun.. or haven't as they're not connected in any way. I highly recommend this book. Might even be in my top 5 ever.

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Extremely entertaining and insightful.

James Clavell nailed it! The story was intriguing, filled with suspense, historical relevance and very funny. I was totally engrossed in the story from start to finish. Struan is definitely a witty and brave character I could look up to in contemporary times. Gildard Jackson's narration was absolutely amazing and brought the book to life with spot-on accents and pronunciations. Beautiful work! On to Gai-Jin now...

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Great story and insight

Narration was great and story phenomenal. Loved the historical background.
I am a fan of this author and hope to listen to others . Have read them but they are exciting in audio form

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  • 2023-06-12

second one is Asian saga

I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and storyline. The historical fiction aspect is also there. Great reading by narratior.

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