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The Thorn Birds

Audiobook
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1 of 1 copy available
A number one best-seller, The Thorn Birds also was made into a major television series that thrilled millions of viewers. Moving from the wild splendor of a sheep farm in Australia to the opulent corridors of the Vatican, this compelling epic spans nearly 75 years in the lives of two brilliant lovers. The first time young Meggie sees Father Ralph, something electric passes between them. She is destined for a place in society; he has pledged himself to the Church. But their passion, despite all efforts to deny it, will mold and transform their lives like an immutable, irrefutable force of nature. In The Thorn Birds, Colleen McCullough creates an unforgettable tale, fueled by forbidden love and family secrets. Through her dramatic narration, Davina Porter breathes life into Meggie, Ralph, and the other richly drawn characters who fill their world.
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    • AudioFile Magazine
      This gripping and passionate tale of an Australian family is a natural for audio presentation, and Mary Woods gives a worthy rendering. The daunting variety of characters would challenge any reader, but after floundering briefly in the myriad distinctive voices, Woods hits her stride with distinction. As the plot takes the listener from the Australian outback to the Papal court, Woods brings to life characters ranging from loutish Luke O'Neill to single-minded Meggie Cleary to urbane Vittorio Scarbanza di Contini-Verchese, characters who speak not only with emotion, but also with believable accents. Woods creates an audio edition that is as addictive to listen to as the book is to read. R.B.F. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      Could there be anyone who has not heard of Colleen McCullough's 1977 bestselling romantic saga set in Australia? If you're in the mood for a sweeping tale of love and fate, along with the drama of the Australian countryside, then make sure you listen to this version. Donada Peters's marvelous new reading adds nuance to McCullough's book with pitch-perfect Irish and Australian accents and thoughtful vocal characterizations. Well-born mother, Fiona, who threw her life away, has a controlled, tragic sound, while heroine Meggie is revealingly young throughout the story. A super performance. A.C.S. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine

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