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Adam's Empire
- Narrated by: Richard Aspel
- Series: Adam's Empire, Book 1
- Length: 34 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- karen gadd
- 13-04-15
A lovely story
Would you listen to Adam's Empire again? Why?
Yes in a while
What did you like best about this story?
It was easy to follow
Which character – as performed by Richard Aspel – was your favourite?
Didn't have a favorite
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Cry, which is embarassing as I listen while at work
Any additional comments?
Just one of the books you couldn,t put down!
3 people found this helpful
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- Bedelia
- 07-03-15
Another good Down Under Story
Would you listen to Adam's Empire again? Why?
I would listen again as there is so much going on in the story
Who was your favorite character and why?
All the characters, even the mad wife
What does Richard Aspel bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
The atmosphere of Australia, and the people of the outback places, you get a feel of the places he talks about
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
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- alan smith
- 22-01-15
codnot put it done
What made the experience of listening to Adam's Empire the most enjoyable?
the story always left some thing to come
What was one of the most memorable moments of Adam's Empire?
the start
Which scene did you most enjoy?
all
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
the end wanted more
Any additional comments?
give me more of these
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- Jeanette
- 03-04-15
A little too long winded
Unfortunately for me the book was about 30% too long. I found a lot of the scenes went on for too long. I am a fan of detail but found it quite tedious in this book. I also found some of the plot and characters a little hard to believe. Spoiler alert, you never do find out about Adam's empire, it's more like Adam's Saga. Sadly it didn't quite work for me.
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- Laura
- 23-02-16
Great listen!
I loved this book! In fact I hated to have it end! The book is so well written, and the narrator is so good that I felt like I slipped into that world! I strongly recommend this book and narrator!
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- mary j aboughadareh
- 05-07-15
Excellent in every way
I enjoyed this book so much. It reminded me of the late Bryce Cortenay's writings. A really good story that kept me engaged from very first word until the last.
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- Jean
- 01-04-15
Awesome story!
Have you ever read or listened to a book you couldn't put down? This was one of those experiences for me. This is the first time I have heard a story by Evan Green. I will be looking for others. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
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