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By Nightfall
- Narrated by: Hugh Dancy
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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- amirmehdi
- 23-12-12
Delicate but not as deep as the Hours
The narrative is wonderful, beautifully performed and once Michael told me in a book signing session that Hugh Dancy is a friend of him. The story you would like to follow till the end and there are some unforgettable moments but on the whole it's not as good as his Hours.
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- Roxanne Smalls
- 20-08-20
What does crisis look like?
It's all too easy to be unsympathetic towards Peter and the crisis that unfurls itself from his centre. But when you give yourself a real chance to listen to his story, you'll feel a true pang of sympathy for him living in his gilded cage.
The literary and art references throughout suited the style and the character.
And Hugh Dancy's narration is spot on.
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- antonio
- 01-06-12
Sad,almost desperate, but beatifully written...
What did you love best about By Nightfall?
Michael Cunningham is truly a great writer that can give a deep insight into the souls of his characters
Would you be willing to try another book from Michael Cunningham? Why or why not?
These books are not "entertaining" , so one needs to be in a special mood ; but yes i will indeed read one more book from Cunnigngham
Which scene was your favorite?
The end is beautifully written and very moving
Who was the most memorable character of By Nightfall and why?
The story revolves arounf three characters ; they are equally interesting
Any additional comments?
nope
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- Paulina Nowicka
- 12-08-17
captivating
Such an amazing and heartbreaking story about identity crisis, family struggles, art and love. Hugh Dancy's voice takes you in a journey through human emotions so... human, you never want it to end.