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Three Day Road
- Narrated by: Ruth Ann Phimister
- Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins
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Inspired by a handful of old postcards sent by Uncle Leroy nearly a hundred years earlier, Bird and Mimi attempt to trace Mimi’s long-lost uncle and the family medicine bundle he took with him to Europe. “I’m sweaty and sticky. My ears are still popping from the descent into Vaclav Havel. My sinuses ache. My stomach is upset. My mouth is a sewer. I roll over and bury my face in a pillow. Mimi snuggles down beside me with no regard for my distress. ‘My god,’ she whispers, ‘can it get any better?’”
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- A Novel
- Written by: Joseph Boyden
- Narrated by: Ali Ahn, Graham Rowat, Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 17 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 243
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 220
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 220
Christophe has been in the New World only a year when his native guides abandon him to flee their Iroquois pursuers. A Huron warrior and elder named Bird soon takes him prisoner, along with a young Iroquois girl, Snow Falls, whose family he has just killed, and holds them captive in his massive village. Champlain's Iron People have only recently begun trading with the Huron, who mistrust them as well as this Crow who has now trespassed onto their land; and her people, of course, have become the Huron's greatest enemy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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- Narrated by: Joseph Boyden
- Length: 1 hr and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 35
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An Ojibwe boy runs away from a North Ontario Indian School, not realizing just how far away home is. Along the way he's followed by Manitous, spirits of the forest who comment on his plight, cajoling, taunting, and ultimately offering him a type of comfort on his difficult journey back to the place he was so brutally removed from.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful
- By Emily Danaher on 2022-01-01
Written by: Joseph Boyden
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Black Swan Green
- Written by: David Mitchell
- Narrated by: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 13 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10
Black Swan Green tracks a single year in what is, for 13-year-old Jason Taylor, the sleepiest village in muddiest Worcestershire in dying Cold War England, 1982. But the 13 chapters, each a short story in its own right, create an exquisitely observed world that is anything but sleepy. Pointed, funny, profound, left-field, elegiac, and painted with the stuff of life, Black Swan Green is David Mitchell's subtlest and most effective achievement to date.
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- Written by: Patrick deWitt
- Narrated by: John Pruden
- Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 162
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 146
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Story4 out of 5 stars 146
Hermann Kermit Warm is going to die. The enigmatic and powerful man known only as the Commodore has ordered it, and his henchmen, Eli and Charlie Sisters, will make sure of it. Though Eli doesn't share his brother's appetite for whiskey and killing, he's never known anything else. But their prey isn't an easy mark, and on the road from Oregon City to Warm's gold-mining claim outside Sacramento, Eli begins to question what he does for a living–and whom he does it for.
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3 out of 5 stars
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- A Novel
- Written by: Thomas King
- Narrated by: Keith Sellon-Wright
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 152
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 137
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 136
Inspired by a handful of old postcards sent by Uncle Leroy nearly a hundred years earlier, Bird and Mimi attempt to trace Mimi’s long-lost uncle and the family medicine bundle he took with him to Europe. “I’m sweaty and sticky. My ears are still popping from the descent into Vaclav Havel. My sinuses ache. My stomach is upset. My mouth is a sewer. I roll over and bury my face in a pillow. Mimi snuggles down beside me with no regard for my distress. ‘My god,’ she whispers, ‘can it get any better?’”
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FANTASTIC
- By Karen Moffat on 2020-11-01
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Publisher's Summary
Author Joseph Boyden makes his literary debut with this profound and moving Today’s Book Club pick that contemplates the lasting traumas of war.
Cree Indians and best-friends Xavier and Elijah enlist in the Canadian Army in 1915, eager to become heroes. Seasoned hunters, the men become expert snipers, but their horrifying experiences serving in World War I will leave devastating impressions on each man’s life.
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- Travelmug
- 2018-04-23
A must read. Captivating from start to end.
This book is so well written and read aloud. It is a must for anyone who is interested in Canadian history and culture. I loved the characters and the plot development. I was hooked by the story after the first few minutes.
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- Anonymous User
- 2017-10-12
thoroughly enjoyable
I found this book thoroughly engaging and moving. A wonderful work of prose that I would recommend to all.
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- HittsMcGee
- 2020-01-31
Lovable characters endure WWI, with moments of joy
This is a beautiful story about a young man and his aunt preserving their way of life, becoming spiritual leaders and facing the hardships of their time. Xavier and his best friend Aliza join the Canadian Army in the Great War. As you'd expect, there are horrifying moments, but also moments of victory and joy. The characters are so likable, you'll be engaged the while book.
And the narrators give a gold performance. Both the aunt and Xavier are narrated by talented people. Amazing job.
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- Dale Dizon
- 2020-01-07
Gets boring over time
Starts out strong, but towards the end it gets repetitive. Missing 3 chapters.
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- Christopher merasty
- 2019-03-29
Wow
I never read a whole novel in my life. But I couldn’t put this book down. I really hope to make a movie someday about this book.
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-11-09
A must read for every Canadian
This story captures the horrors of the great war in a perspective that is not usually told or considered by most. with back stories of two worlds colliding, hunter/trappers first nations and modern industrial civilization. it will take you through a wild journey of life and death and what humans are capable of to survive the unthinkable. they shall not be forgotten.
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- Listener
- 2023-03-24
Powerfully moving story
A fantastic story — not for the faint of heart, but truly wonderful. Some reviewers have commented that this book is not a page-turner, but I felt the opposite. In fact, I earned the "Marathoner" badge on this book. :)
My only quibble is with the narrators. Both narrators were excellent... except that they were so clearly not Canadian. Xavier’s narrator was beautifully talented, but his American accent was entirely incongruous with Xavier's Cree voice. As well, this narrator was simply too posh and educated to represent Xavier, whose innocence, lack of English linguistic eloquence, and even illiteracy were integral to the story. The American pronunciation of words like “lieutenant” was jarring, as was the pronunciation of known-to-every-Canadian place names, especially “Passchendaele”. (It took me a minute to realize that "paskhen-dah-lay" was Passchendaele!) The narrators were wonderful, but I felt that it was a shame to have chosen American voices to read this particular novel.
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- mattkostachen
- 2022-11-24
Great read
An amazing, great, thrilling book. Very captivating. Loved the whole book. It’s a must listen
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- Robbie Cameron
- 2022-05-11
Hits home
As a Canadian vet, and indigenous man from Ontario, this book had me hooked. absolutely loved the different character readings and how wonderful and real the story was.
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- Bryan B
- 2022-03-08
Education
it's impactful and a must read for everyone, but oh my is it the opposite of a page turner.
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- Michael M
- 2015-11-13
Beautifully Painful
This is my second Joseph Boyden story. the first was 'The Orenda'. Joseph has a powerful gift for drawing his audience deeply into the lives, feelings, triumphs and struggles of his characters. In each story I have been enthralled, educated, saddened and amazed. But above all I have been fully engaged in and thankful for such beautiful and powerful stories.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Kevin
- 2010-08-19
What a book
Gripping tale of war and friendship. Excellent construction, very well narrated. I really recommend this book, loved it. It will bring you to tears.
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- Cassi
- 2011-12-20
Not Bad
The author writes well and the story is interesting. Boyden takes us on a vivid journey into the lives of three Cree Canadians as they collide with the first world war. He writes very well and overall I found the story intriguing, yet at times disturbing.
The author and narrator apparently took painstaking efforts to learn how to properly pronounce the Cree words in the story. They did not however bother to learn how Canadians pronounce the word 'lieutenant' - which is rather jarring every time it comes up.
There is a fair amount of drug use (morphine) in the story and it is described in detail. At times I wanted to tell the author, "Okay I get it, he's addicted to morphine, let's move on."
I was a little disappointed with the ending.
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- S
- 2015-02-21
A true Canadian Writer to be proud of.
The writing and reading make it one of those books you can't leave until it's done. Then the book hangover as you don't want to let go of these characters, these words, for awhile, as they stay close to you.
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- Katie Roe
- 2012-04-25
Amazing story. I couldn't stop listening
I cannot imagine not listening to this story. The reader was incredible. I truly felt like I was listening him to tell his story. He sounded like he was a Cree Indian which greatly enhanced the listening experience. The author did a wonderful job of telling a difficult story. I will remember this story for a long time.
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- Lynda
- 2011-01-30
Wow - Great Listen, Powerful Story
You must read this book before you read Through Black Spruce. The story is incredible and you will not be disappointed. I loved that there was a male and female reader. Thoroughly enjoyed this book from beginning to end.
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- Autodidact
- 2017-10-23
narrator! terrible. one note. unlistenable
did not finish. 3 hours in couldn't take it anymore. the story sounded great. what a carp reader. self important....
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- newmoon
- 2017-01-01
What a great listen.
Heart rending but ultimately hopeful. The characters beautifully realized, setting vivid. Fantastic narration. I will listen again, but first I must rush on to Through Black Spruce.
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- Deborah
- 2013-07-16
Joseph Boyden, Please Write Some More
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I recommend this book to all of my friends who like to read literary fiction. It has a good blend of storyline, character and history.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Loved both of the main characters and the shift between the perspectives.
Have you listened to any of Ruth Ann Phimister’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Not sure.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There were many emotional (and funny) moments in this book. The first one that struck me was the aunt's trip to the train station to pick up the friend of her dead nephew when he returned from war. This is a story about healing and the power one person can have to keep another one going.
Any additional comments?
Everyone I know who has read this book has loved it!
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- BearheartRaven
- 2017-01-08
A bridge between worlds
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. The Anishinaabe perspective of WWI and the continuation of the world they came from to the world they experienced was a powerful lesson in how our culture and ancestry creates the world we live in.
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