Beautiful

Beautiful portrait of Africa, her landscape and people, a raw wilderness that you can't help but fall in love with. Shame it isn't much longer, but the author really captures and captivates her readers, and you go on this journey with her. Such a spotlight on colonial life and times. Beautifully read, although slightly over-read near the end. Slight feedback on the recording - I could hear voices in the background, but this didn't detract. So glad I read this book. Wonderfully, enchantingly wild and vivid.

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Abridged but worth a listen

I would have liked to have been able to listen to a full and unabridged version of the novel but it would be churlish to complain as this is an Audible freebie. The sense of country is captured and something of the people but the majestic sweep of the full narrative is missing. Made me appreciate, even more, the power off full and unabridged readings.

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interesting story marred by technical problems

was not sure about this at first but it grew on me and I became invested in the characters . however there is an annoying 'ghosting' a background sound that at times was distracting.

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Wonderful portrait of Africa

I adored this book! The imagery is so vivid and true, you are transported into her world so completely. You feel connected to the author and her deep love of the land, the people, the flora and fauna. I could listen to this over and over.

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Beautiful

Enchanting story, beautiful writing, very good and adequate to the period and the story voice. Absolute delight. A gem.

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I wanted more

Maybe Because this was the abridged version, it left me needing more. But all the same, a classic and having lived in Kenya, was grateful to hear this story.

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Beautiful. Brought me to tears in places.

beautifully and compassionately audible read. Lovely biography which has a real place in history and gives a sense a humanity to those who settled in Africa in the 20th century

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very enjoyably.

a lovely reading which brings colour and emotion to the imagination. well worth it. I'm inspired to widen my choice of books.

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loved the film and could hear the music

I am a huge fan of the film and i could hear the beautiful music played, from the film, in my mind throughout the book. I could hear the voices of the charactors from my memory and visualise the scenes.
By default, I love this book.
My wish would be to have the title music from the film played as an added extra during the reading. It is majestically fitting, especially the music played during their flights together.
If you have ever seen these parts of Africa, felt its climate and engulfed its beauty, you will know this book within your heart.

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Beautiful

I loved the book more than I love the movie .
The description is absolutely beautiful .

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