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When the Lion Feeds
- The Courtneys, Book 1
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Series: Courtney, Book 1
- Length: 17 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Action & Adventure
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It is the 1870s, and twin brothers Sean and Garrick Courtney are born into the wilds of Natal. They could not be more different, and fate, war and the jealous schemes of a woman are to drive them even further apart. But as history unfolds, a continent is awakening. And on the horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure, destiny and love....
When the Lion Feeds is the best-selling novel that launched Wilbur Smith's stellar career and the first in the riveting saga of the Courtney brothers.
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- Ian P.
- 29-01-19
Just as good as I remembered!
I first read this book over thirty years ago, and was really excited to see an unabridged audiobook available. I was initially concerned that it might be dated, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have also never been disappointed by Sean Barrett’s narration. What’s not to like! Roll on “The Sound of Thunder”!!!!
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- Timedout
- 29-01-19
Didn't finish as it was too depressing
Review needs to be considered in the context of me not having gone any further than chapter 12. I found the content and narration too depressing. It is well-written and, even in the few chapters I listened to, I felt a connection to the characters and landscape. A fair amount happens and it moves along at a good pace without any padding out. For me it was just too dark and was heading for further misery as war approached. The performance is probably right for the storyline but quite monotone.
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- Team Nezzy
- 31-01-19
Sit back and enjoy
A first class novel really well narrated from start to finish, hard to put down 5*
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- Dalton
- 27-05-19
captivating
loved it. explained so vividly. perfectly narrated. kept me intrigued to the very end. amazing story lines
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- Gavin
- 27-04-19
Read the book when I was a teenager and forgot.
The narration is excellent, perfect in fact. Gripping, listened every moment I could, on to the next, I can't wait, the ending came as a surprise I was hoping for the next cliff hanger
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- p d king
- 19-12-18
always fantastic books
always fantastic books and always leaving you wanting more a bit of a twist but good
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- Jeremy Cook
- 02-12-18
Awesome
I have read the book years ago and this was just as enjoyable as the paper version. Well narrated and I have already downloaded the second in the Courtney series “The Sound of Thunder”
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- Stephen
- 23-07-20
Best Book Ever
Wilbur Smith is my favourite author. This book started me on my Courtney Yeats adventure and it is one i visit over and over.
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- jonboy_
- 22-07-20
Top Notch Wilbur Smith
Really good Wilbur Smith novel. First part I found a little slow, but after that a fast paced and overall great story, really keeping the attention. Just wished I'd picked up the next couple in the series when they were in the Audible sale.
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- C21H30O5
- 30-08-21
Mediocre; corny; dated.
My second Wilbur Smith title, bought due to the length. I thought it would have something to do with lions, but no. Only metaphorical ones. Probably exciting in its day, but now very corny and at times, excruciatingly awful. For example, something along the lines of "That which was within her blouse proved that she was no longer a child." It's the sort of novel my equally awful ex-husband probably still reads and thinks is a reflection of modern times and how women want to be treated.
If you have a long journey or a house to paint, you might buy it for continuity, but otherwise, believe me, there are far better audiobooks out there to spend your money on, that will educate you, broaden your horizons, and/or make you a more rounded person. I think Wilbur Smith has had his day. Times have just changed too much since he was in his heyday. Quite well read by Sean Barrett, apart from his rather sickening child and female attempts, but on the whole his voice is so deep that my Alexa can't cope with it.
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- SAM
- 03-04-19
What did you do with John Lee?
I bought this book and Book 2 narrated by John Lee. Later I went back to relisten and the books were removed. A message came up and said, "Ah Shucks, this book is no longer available narrated by John Lee".I complained and they gave me 2 credits so I could rebuy the books but they are narrated by Sean Barrett who is ok but he's not John Lee. I am upset because John Lee and Wilbur Smith are my favorite narrators and authors. I'm sooooo disappointed!!!! I have a huge library so as a good customer but any customer should get what they buy! I want John Lee as the narrator and wish all Wilbur Smith books were narrated by John Lee!!!! He is perfect for his books.
I wonder what other books I've bought have been removed from my library without my knowledge!
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- Phillip Kuyler
- 14-09-19
A book for men
This is a very accurate depiction of the dangers, triumphs, perils and scars that frontier life leaves you with.
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- Gary Adler
- 06-05-19
Appalling narration
I couldn’t finish the book as the narration was so appalling. Why did they not get a person who knows the accents of Afrikaaners and Zulu speaking South Africans? It was embarrassing and did this good story no justice. Further, his imitation of female voices was just plain shocking. Was really looking forward to listening to the series but will definitely not purchase any more Wilbur Smith Courtney sagas.
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- Loren
- 21-04-20
This is a difficult book to rate.
It’s hard to score this book. On one hand it is masterfully written and read with perfection. On the other hand it is a miserable story about a miserable family. I intended to give up on this book several times as the story descended farther and farther into misery, but it was so well done that I stuck with it to the end.
I listen to books for entertainment, or sometimes for an education, but I’m not interested in stories about how bad someone’s life is or about the bad decisions that person makes along the way. Not only did this book seem to move from one tragedy to the next, but it ended on a really pessimistic note. I say it ended, but actually the story just stopped; it didn’t really have an ending. I have no desire to listen to the next two books in this series which I intend to return, let alone the other 15 beyond those.
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- Michele Haines
- 12-12-19
WONDERFUL
If you haven’t read Wilbur Smith YOU NEED TO! I am so sad because I have now finished all of his series along with all but one of his novels. I’m saving that for an up coming road trip with my husband.
Mr. Smiths writing style is so very extraordinary, vivid, alive, I feel like I am a character in one of his stories his novels are so easy to melt into. I feel as though I can, smell the air, taste the salt of the sea, feel the stinging heat of the desert, touch the minerals and rocks, hike through the jungles, go on Safari, feel the splashing rain, smell the mineral iron smell of blood, ride a horse....I JUST DO NOT KNOW HOW TO EXPRESS HOW FABULOUS THESE NOVELS & SERIES ARE!
***THANK YOU Wilber Smith for sharing your stories with the world, I for one am richer for it.
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- Kathy-Jane
- 20-01-22
Excellent
I am so glad I finally listened to Wilbur Smith. I don't give 5 stars very often. This listen is such a good story and it held my attention throughout. Thank God the story continues with a sequel and I wasted no time in getting it. I have never followed up on a sequel so fast. Within 10 minutes of the book being finished I purchased the next book in the series. Fabulous story.
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- Gazza
- 16-04-22
Great story
If you like historical fiction and your interested in South Africa history you will like this. Great story and great characters you’ll care about. Very similar to the Sharp stories by Bernard Cornwell. Highly recommend.
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- Damian
- 12-04-22
Remarkable this was Smith’s First Novel
He is one of my favorite “escapist” novelists and Where the Lion Feeds does not disappoint. I’ve tried to read the Courtney series in chronological order rather than date written and if I Had a (mild) complaint, this first effort seems more like a segment in the series rather than a stand alone effort. Perhaps Mr. Smith was prescient enough to know there would be demand for a complete Courtney history. Anyway, the evident love of his native country, as usual, shines through. The writing is crisp, eloquent and engaging. The characters are rendered even more splendid by the excellent narration of Sean Barrett.
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- Harold Swanson
- 08-12-21
Another great book by Wilbur Smith!
Wilbur Smith is one of the best writers in the world and Sean Barrett is one of the best narrators.
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- BARBARA H.
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Wonderful
I enjoyed this very much and can’t wait to move on to his next book.