The Dirty Streets of Heaven
A Bobby Dollar Novel, Book 1
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The Dirty Streets of Heaven
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Narrated by:
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Joe May
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By:
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Tad Williams
About this listen
The Dirty Streets of Heaven is the first in a new set of fantasy-fuelled thrillers from the author George R. R. Martin cites as one of the major inspirations behind Game of Thrones: Tad Williams, international best-selling author of The Dragonbone Chair.
Bobby Dollar isn’t your average angel! Sure, he takes the occasional trip to Heaven, but his job as an advocate - arguing the fate of the recently deceased - keeps him pretty busy on Earth, and he's more than happy to spend the rest of his time propping up the bar with his fellow immortals. Until the day a soul goes missing, presumed stolen by "the other side".
A new chapter in the war between heaven and hell is about to open. And Bobby is right in the middle of it, with only a desirable but deadly demon to aid him.
©2012 Tad Williams (P)2012 Hodder & StoughtonListeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes. It's fun and surprising.Who was your favorite character and why?
"Junior". He's the 'real' person in the tale.Have you listened to any of Joe May’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No but I really enjoyed this performance. His characterisations are detailed and secure.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes. Both.Any additional comments?
I enjoyed it so much I bought the two following books in the series.2 was a washout; 3 saved it somewhat but neither were as good as this.
A great tale:
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Did not live up to what I expected.
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$Bobby
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I only hope that Tad Williams' story of Heaven -v- Hell is pure fantasy, otherwise I may be in for a bumpy eternity...
Enjoyable listen
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Dirty Streets of Heaven to be better than the print version?
I cannot say for sure as I have only heard the audio book. But it is VERY WELL READ by Joe May. His performance almost seems like half the fun and thrill of the book, so my answer would most likely be "yes", had I read the book in print.What was one of the most memorable moments of The Dirty Streets of Heaven?
The characters are so complex and human, while being angels (and some of the demons). The most memorable part as such I will not reveal hear. That would be a spoiler. But lets just say it has to do with a pig and "reversed curse" :)Also a crazed (or is he) dude, who arranges a very unique auction. For a very special item.
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Just the protagonist himself. So selfaware, "human" and cynical considering that he, Bobby Dollar (real name: Robert Deloreal) - he is one of the most interesting main protaginist (telling his story in first person) I read about for a long while.Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh. A lot.Any additional comments?
Very different from most of Tad William's fantasy book until now. This is a very different kind of fantasy. No knights or kings here. Just angels, demons and God! :)I look forward to the next book in this triology! :)
ANGELS N DEMONS go crazy. Very innovative and fun!
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