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Me
- By: Elton John
- Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In Me Elton writes powerfully about getting clean and changing his life, about finding love with David Furnish and becoming a father. In a voice that is warm, humble and open, this is Elton on his music and his relationships, his passions and his mistakes. This is a story that will stay with you, by a living legend.
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Absolutely fabulous
- By Cherie on 08-11-2019
- Me
- By: Elton John
- Narrated by: Elton John, Taron Egerton
One of the best autobiographies around
Reviewed: 21-12-2019
This is a magnificent memoir from start to finish. Elton's life told through the voice of Taron Egerton (with a cameo at the start and end from the man himself) is captivating. If anyone deserves to tell their own story, it is Elton John. With much self-deprecating humour and alarming honesty and self-reflection, this memoir will please the most ardent of his fans. There are many wonderful anecdotes that cover practically every emotion. Some are hilarious, some are deeply moving and some are very, very sad. But through it all shines the vulnerability and resilience of Elton John. One of the absolute pearls in the memoir genre.
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Born to Run
- By: Bruce Springsteen
- Narrated by: Bruce Springsteen
- Length: 18 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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In 2009, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band performed at the Super Bowl's halftime show. The experience was so exhilarating that Bruce decided to write about it. That's how this extraordinary autobiography began. Over the past seven years, Bruce Springsteen has privately devoted himself to writing the story of his life, bringing to this audio the same honesty, humor, and originality found in his songs.
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Not just for fans
- By Lori on 20-03-2017
- Born to Run
- By: Bruce Springsteen
- Narrated by: Bruce Springsteen
The Boss Warts And All
Reviewed: 22-09-2019
Hearing Bruce narrate his life is almost poetic- like he's reading you the lyrics to songs he hasn't quite got the tunes for. From his childhood memories, to his early days as an angry young man, to the current day where he is seen as an icon of American culture, Bruce tells us the good, the bad and the ugly. There's not a lot of detailed musical thought here- deep song analysis- but so much of the context around the writing of his biggest (and not-so biggest) numbers. He talks candidly about the E-Street band and his beloved wife, Patti. He also freely talks about his own failings as a person with much candor and honesty. This is a stunning document of an amazing life.
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Fortunate Son
- My Life, My Music
- By: John Fogerty
- Narrated by: John Fogerty
- Length: 15 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics: "Proud Mary", "Bad Moon Rising", "Born on the Bayou", and more. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. By the next year, though, Creedence was falling apart; their amazing, enduring success exploded and faded in just a few short years.
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Can totally relate and it is a fascinating listen
- By Kindle Customer on 05-07-2020
- Fortunate Son
- My Life, My Music
- By: John Fogerty
- Narrated by: John Fogerty
Essential listening for fans of classic rock
Reviewed: 24-08-2019
A fantastic journey through a troubled and difficult life that resulted in the soundtrack to a generation. Whilst Fogerty is not the strongest of narrators, it is heartfelt and honest and his wife brings a certain humanity to her sections of the book. It's a valuable lesson about life and being careful what you sign and also about the company you keep. Enjoyable to the last syllable.
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Doctor Who: Ghost Light
- By: Marc Platt
- Narrated by: Ian Hogg
- Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Ian Hogg reads this thrilling novelisation of a classic Doctor Who adventure. Perivale, 1983. A column of smoke rises from the blazing ruins of a forgotten, decaying mansion. Perivale, 1883. In the sleepy village of Greenford Parva, Gabriel Chase is by far the most imposing edifice. The villagers shun the grim house, but the owner, the reclusive and controversial naturalist Josiah Samuel Smith, receives occasional visitors.
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Confusing story not helped by bad narration
- By Rodney Hrvatin on 28-05-2019
- Doctor Who: Ghost Light
- By: Marc Platt
- Narrated by: Ian Hogg
Confusing story not helped by bad narration
Reviewed: 28-05-2019
"Ghost Light" is a challenging story on-screen suffering from massive edits that reduced the story from four episodes to three. Platt has kept the unedited story for his novelisation and in theory this should make the story more comprehensible to the listener. Sadly, this is not the case thanks to a lacklustre reading by Ian Hogg whose croaky voice distracts way too much. His readings of the characters (excluding his own- Josiah- which he played on-screen) are not really distinguishable from each other except females are placed, naturally, higher in the voice than the males. This is a shame as Platt's novel deserves a much better performance than this.
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The Gospel According to Luke
- By: Steve Lukather, Paul Rees
- Narrated by: Steve Lukather
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
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No one explodes one of the longest-held misconceptions of music history better than Steve Lukather and his band Toto. The dominant pop-culture sound of the late 1970s and '80s was not in fact the smash and sneer of punk, but a slick, polished amalgam of rock and R&B that was first staked out on Boz Scaggs' Silk Degrees. That album was shaped in large part by the founding members of Toto, who were emerging as the most in-demand elite session muso-crew in LA, and further developed on the band's self-titled three-million-selling debut smash of 1978.
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Fantastic Read!
- By Anonymous User on 05-05-2020
- The Gospel According to Luke
- By: Steve Lukather, Paul Rees
- Narrated by: Steve Lukather
One of the very best music biographies out there!
Reviewed: 25-02-2019
If you are a fan of classic rock and want a glimpse at the many complex interactions and personalities that helped create that soundtrack from the mid-70's to the mid-90's (and beyond) then Steve is your guide. He tells many excellent tales of his time as a session musician as well as the driving force behind Toto. He narrates the book with charm and honesty and it never feels like he is reading from the page- rather it's like a chat with old friends. There are cameos from colleagues, siblings and children throughout that keep the narration flowing and interesting. Put it on and you will not regret the decision.
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How to be Champion
- An Autobiography
- By: Sarah Millican
- Narrated by: Sarah Millican
- Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
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Part autobiography, part self-help, part confession, part celebration of being a common-or-garden woman, part collection of synonyms for nunny, Sarah Millican's debut audiobook delves into her super normal life with daft stories, funny tales and proper advice on how to get past life's blips - like being good at school but not good at friends, the excitement of IBS and how to blossom postdivorce.
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Brilliantly Millican
- By Harriet on 09-10-2017
- How to be Champion
- An Autobiography
- By: Sarah Millican
- Narrated by: Sarah Millican
Brilliant and funny memoir
Reviewed: 04-11-2017
Millican has a wonderful way of telling a story with good humour and sincerity. This is the kind of memoir you listen to when you need a laugh and that general warm fuzzy good feeling. Even if you aren’t familiar with her comedy you will find much to enjoy here.
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Matilda
- Narrated by Kate Winslet
- By: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Kate Winslet
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
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Matilda is the world's most famous bookworm, no thanks to her ghastly parents.Her father thinks she's a little scab. Her mother spends all afternoon playing bingo. And her headmistress, Miss Trunchbull? She's the worst of all. She's a big bully, who thinks all her pupils are rotten and locks them in the dreaded Chokey. Despite these beastly grownups trying to push her down, Matilda is an extraordinary girl with a magical mind. And she's had enough. So all the terrible adults had better watch out, because she's going to teach them a lesson they'll never forget!
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Brings back memories
- By Sherry Nguyen on 09-06-2019
- Matilda
- Narrated by Kate Winslet
- By: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Kate Winslet
Brilliant
Reviewed: 04-08-2017
Kate Winslet brings this wonderful book to life. The characters are vibrant and alive and the book moves along at a cracking pace. Great for a long car ride with kids.
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Bleak House
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Hugh Dickson
- Length: 37 hrs and 11 mins
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The case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce has ground its way through the courts for generations. At its heart are Ada Clare and Richard Carstone, who find love - and terrible loss - through their involvement in the endless battle. Meanwhile, her friend Esther Summeson, who believes she is an orphan, gradually discovers the truth of her identity. The court case throws out a web ensnaring all who come near it, including Lady Dedlock, the menacing lawyer Tulkingham, detective Bucket and tragic little waif Jo.
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Outstanding execution
- By suesue on 25-09-2017
- Bleak House
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Hugh Dickson
Wonderful performance
Reviewed: 29-07-2017
This is well worth the time. The many characters of this story are brought to life by the narrator with much humour and personality.
The story is long and involved but hearing the various characters brings the whole thing to life.
Highly recommended.
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Les Misérables
- By: Victor Hugo
- Narrated by: Bill Homewood
- Length: 67 hrs and 53 mins
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Les Misérables is set in Paris after the French Revolution. In the sewers and backstreets, we encounter "the wolf-like tread of crime", and assassination for a few sous is all in a day's work. We weep with the unlucky and heart-broken Fantine, and we exult with the heroic revolutionaries of the barricades; but above all we thrill to the steadfast courage and nobility of soul of ex-convict Jean Valjean, always in danger from the relentless pursuit of the diabolical Inspector Javert.
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Fantastic
- By Clara Paganin on 16-11-2017
- Les Misérables
- By: Victor Hugo
- Narrated by: Bill Homewood
An epic story but not quite so epic performance
Reviewed: 09-03-2017
What made the experience of listening to Les Misérables the most enjoyable?
This was an entertaining performance that showed great depth. It is an epic novel but listening to it in small chunks does help keep the interest up through the longeurs of the story.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Valjean and Javert are particularly well presented.
What about Bill Homewood’s performance did you like?
His French is impeccable but his raspy singing voice grates on the nerves after a while. It is also very obvious where he started every take as it always starts softly and then gets louder.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
"You've seen the musical and seen the film, now hear the book!"
Any additional comments?
If you make it through this audiobook you should feel mighty chuffed. 67 hours is a very long time but you'll really feel like the experience has been worth it. Do give this one a go if you have a spare credit.
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