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Captain Corelli's Mandolin

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Captain Corelli's Mandolin

By: Louis de Bernieres
Narrated by: Michael Maloney
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About this listen

It is 1941 and Captain Antonio Corelli, a young Italian officer, is posted to the Greek island of Cephallonia as part of the occupying forces. At first he is ostracised by the locals, but as a conscientious soldier, whose main aim is to have a peaceful war, he proves in time to be civilised, humorous - and a consummate musician. When the local doctor's daughter's letters to her fiancé go unanswered, the working of the eternal triangle seems inevitable. But can this fragile love survive as the war gets closer and the lines are drawn between invader and defender?

©1994 Louis de Bernières (P)2014 Audible, Inc. 20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Military Protector Romance War Heartfelt Witty Tear-jerking

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Would you listen to Captain Corelli's Mandolin again? Why?

No, I just tend to read a book once!

What was one of the most memorable moments of Captain Corelli's Mandolin?

Can't pick just one as there were so many moments that made this a truly excellent book.

What about Michael Maloney’s performance did you like?

Yes, good narration

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

A love story, the second world war in a small greek community and all over many years made for both laughter and tears.

Any additional comments?

I can understand why this is in the top 50 reads of all time.

Fabulous

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initially i found it so descriptive i could hardly understand, let alone follow but after the first couple of hours i could hardly stop

hard starting but very worth it

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Would you listen to Captain Corelli's Mandolin again? Why?

I would listen again because it was well read and very enjoyable throughout. It made me want to see the film until I heard who the actors were, don't want this version to be replaced in my memory.

What about Michael Maloney’s performance did you like?

The characters were performed well without the mix of accents sounding silly.

Any additional comments?

Sometimes the volume got too loud for dramatic emphasis and when I had headphones in this became an issue.

Don't want to watch Nicolas Cage ruin this now

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Story is superb and the narration is pretty good, barring a few ear splitting loud moments! Ending made my heart ache!

Beautiful prose, high emotion, clear narration

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Excellent, evocative book. Fantastic narrator. Each voice appears individual. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I would Highly recommend.

Excellent

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