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News of the World
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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Now a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks
National Book Award finalist - Fiction
In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of Enemy Women that explores the boundaries of family, responsibility, honor, and trust.
In the wake of the Civil War, Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd travels through northern Texas, giving live readings from newspapers to paying audiences hungry for news of the world. An elderly widower who has lived through three wars and fought in two of them, the captain enjoys his rootless, solitary existence.
In Wichita Falls, he is offered a $50 gold piece to deliver a young orphan to her relatives in San Antonio. Four years earlier, a band of Kiowa raiders killed Johanna’s parents and sister; sparing the little girl, they raised her as one of their own. Recently rescued by the US Army, the 10-year-old has once again been torn away from the only home she knows.
Their 400-mile journey south through unsettled territory and unforgiving terrain proves difficult and at times dangerous. Johanna has forgotten the English language, tries to escape at every opportunity, throws away her shoes, and refuses to act “civilized". Yet as the miles pass, the two lonely survivors tentatively begin to trust each other, forming a bond that marks the difference between life and death in this treacherous land.
Arriving in San Antonio, the reunion is neither happy nor welcome. The captain must hand Johanna over to an aunt and uncle she does not remember - strangers who regard her as an unwanted burden. A respectable man, Captain Kidd is faced with a terrible choice: Abandon the girl to her fate or become - in the eyes of the law - a kidnapper himself.
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- Jordan
- 2020-12-19
Charming
Loved this book! I couldn't stop listening. The narration was excellent. The depth and detail of the background made me feel as if I were traveling with the characters.
6 people found this helpful
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- Robert J Powers
- 2020-09-04
Enjoyed everything about this
Loved the story and the narrator was perfect. can't wait to see Tom Hanks as the "Captain".
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- Lori
- 2021-05-11
just ok for me
I'm sure the movie is much better. a little slow and I feel like each encounter was just touched on the ending was good.
1 person found this helpful
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- Kat R
- 2021-04-11
The best!
Everything about this was great! The narrator was easy to listen to . Buy it!
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- Dennis H Johnson
- 2021-04-08
Response to News of the World
it was an immerse listening experience. zthe narration enhanced the tone of the book
Thanks
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- GrannieSheels
- 2021-03-18
well described story telling
I really enjoyed this book. I wanted to read it before the film version was released so I devoured it. The descriptive language paints a very good story and you cant help but fall in love with the Captain as his heart is captured by this wild little girl.
1 person found this helpful
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- Robin
- 2021-02-26
Great book
This is a great read. A very well told and interesting story. I recommend it.
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- Kevin Elliott
- 2021-02-21
Easy listen
Great book about a different time. The characters are interesting and challenge our modern perspectives on historical events. Good for a long commute.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-02-12
great story
it was a nice story with a happy ending, not too dramatic, I liked it
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- Amazon Customer
- 2021-07-20
great story listened to book twice, very descripti
loved it
very descriptive and good story
listen to it twice. great, recommend listening
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- R. Storey
- 2020-09-07
News of the World
I have listened to this Audible 3 times!
The relationship of Capt. Kidd and Johanna,
though fictional, gives us hope that such love
and unselfishness might be possible in our
tortured world.
61 people found this helpful
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- BRH
- 2020-09-06
A Good Read for these Troubled Times
This beautifully written and narrated story has held me captive for several hours over just a few short days. I made myself take my time listening to it as, although I was anxious for a satisfactory end, I didn't want it to come too soon. The wonderful character of the "Kiptain" as the little girl Johanna called Captain Kidd and the child's remarkable stoic endurance of tragedy and instinctive trust and eventual loving relationship with the Captain who raised her as his own daughter is a testament to the great goodness of which human beings are still capable.
60 people found this helpful
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- Elizabeth A. Pechuzal
- 2020-09-30
Historical fiction of Texas
Fun read. Great, believable characters, nice development of the growing relationship between the two protagonists, lots of suspense, good vs bad characters. Fun read.
beautifully written descriptions of East Texas landscapes, historical settings, explanation of the politics of the post Civil War in Texas.
Most of all, it was beautifully written with nice character/relationship building. The narrator was excellent too.
I hope to read mor of Paulette Jiles’ novels
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- Seung Oh
- 2020-09-03
Amazing
The story sucks you in and carries you away in this emotional incredible journey. You will be tearing up by the end of the book. Such a sweet poignant story...
39 people found this helpful
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- Zoe Rose Wolf
- 2020-10-12
A gorgeous, perfect book
I’ve never written a review before. But this was such a wonderful, gorgeous, perfect book and the narrator was so exactly right, I had to say. I was swept away
36 people found this helpful
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- Tawnie J.
- 2020-12-21
BUYER BEWARE! Don't buyy this same book twice!
Usually audible will list a book as already being in your library... unless it has been released a second time. As I listened, I recognized the story as one I had listened to previously. I checked my library and sure enough, there it was... same title, author and narrator. As near as I can tell it just has a different cover (now featuring Tom Hanks since this is coming out soon as a movie). I consider the lack of identifying it as the same book to be a glitch in audibles system. It made me angry since I have discovered I cannot return books purchased on sale. I am reminding myself that for the most part my audible subscription has been one of the best things I have ever done for myself. As for the book... it is a thoughtful slower paced western. I recommend it.
35 people found this helpful
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- Denise R
- 2020-08-31
I almost returned this book
This book was surprisingly very boring considering it had all 5 star reviews. It just came out on Audible. And it’s being made into a movie? It had no action until the last third of the book when there was an exciting gun fight and then boring again until the ending. So although I liked the story itself, I could not give it above a 3 star. The narrator was soothing and fit the main character and he did Johanna well. The author could have done so much more with this story idea!
29 people found this helpful
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- Jan Mc
- 2020-10-17
Love Lonesome Dove?
A smart odyssey through old Texas with in depth character development with a focus on a strong, intelligent and sympathetic duo that you will cheer as their relationship develops.
28 people found this helpful
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- C. R. Wood
- 2020-10-14
Rich and satisfying story
The story of Captan Kidd and Johanna/Cicada captured me from the very beginning. It is a story of the highest love that grew from a gentleman/grandfather and a child who needed his protection. The book was a sweet retreat with enough harrowing adventure to keep me entertained. The story moved me deeply. I’m so sad that it’s over. I’ll have to read it again
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- celtilass
- 2020-09-11
Very engaging
I enjoyed the book and the narrator did a great job too. When it got past their travels I nearly stopped listening because I couldn’t stand the thought that it would be sad but I continued listening and was glad that I did.
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