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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/278/ [https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/278/] to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: English Passengers Subtitle: A Novel Author: Matthew Kneale Narrator: Gerard Doyle, Davina Porter, Simon Prebble, Gianfranco Negroponte, Patrick Tull, Jenny Sterlin, Ron Keith Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Fiction, Historical Publisher's Summary: It is 1857, and Reverend Geoffrey Wilson has departed England to prove the literal truth of the Bible. The expedition heads towards Tasmania, where he is convinced he will find the real Garden of Eden. But the other passengers have their own agendas. Dr Potter is developing a sinister thesis, and the ship is crewed by smugglers of contraband brandy and tobacco. As the English passengers near Peevay's land, their bizarre notions become painfully at odds with reality. Their destination is no Eden but a world of hunting parties and colonial ethnic cleansing. A mighty collision is approaching.... Members Reviews: I am now so much better informed about the early days of this island including ... When I first picked up this novel, i knew almost nothing about Tasmania not really even its exact location. I am now so much better informed about the early days of this island including its convict settlement at Port Arthur, the British settlers and of course, the sad story of the genocide and eventual extermination of the aborigine population. And, I must say, as sad as that story is , this novel was a delightful and informative read. It is one of the best plotted and well written books that i have read in years. The continuous turns of plots and the intruiguing interplay of the characters voices made the book a delight to read and one I didnât want to put down. It Certainly ranks up in the top twenty of my most favorite novels. Makes you laugh and then makes you think! Great mix of humour and serious historical perspective. Interesting that the plot is seen from many points-of-view, which really makes you see things very differently. More than that, it is an excellent and humorous romp from the Isle of Man to Tasmania and back. To give a high accolade, I recommended it to two friends at lunch yesterday - I rarely do that! Best appreciated as a listen-to for the sake of hearing ... Best appreciated as a listen-to for the sake of hearing all the different language styles and accents. Each character narrates his own story and readers are wonderful. Author presents many contemporary issues although actual story is set during colonization of Australia. A work both thought-provoking and well written, author won Whitbread Prize for this novel. Four Stars Unique point of view and well worth consideration Enjoyed it! Great story, really enjoyed the different characters and the way the told their story. Loved the Captain! The descriptions were so real you felt like you were there.
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