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Fishing for Stars
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 22 hrs and 57 mins
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Summary
Nicholas Duncan is a semi-retired shipping magnate who resides in idyllic Beautiful Bay in Indonesia, where he is known as the old patriarch of the islands. He is grieving the loss of his beautiful Eurasian wife, Anna, and is suffering for the first time from disturbing flashbacks to WWII, the scene of their first meeting and early love. His other wartime lover is the striking Marg Hamilton, a powerful and influential political player in Australia who has remained close to Nick. Marg suspects Nick is suffering the onset of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and organises for a specialist to meet with him in Sydney. But when they meet, Tony Freedman stirs long-buried emotions in Nick and the two men don't hit it off.
Nick leaves in an explosion of anger and finds himself in hospital after being hit by a car. Tony visits and encourages Nick to write as a form of therapy - to write about Anna. So he sets about writing about the woman who has inspired him since his late teens, and in doing so draws us into the compelling tale of the life he has lived post war-hero days building a shipping empire, navigating international corruption, supporting his wife's third-world education crusade and loving the women who inspire him. Set in the exotic locale of the spice islands during the excitement of post-war prosperity and possibility, and driven by strong, colourful characters, this book is truly epic in scope. Is it possible for a man to love two women?
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Sharon
- 07-05-09
Bryce Courtenay - where have you been all my life?
I've only recently discovered Bryce Courtenay. I can't get his words out of my head. Fishing for Stars is such a beautiful and tragic love triangle story. I wish I could go to Beautiful Bay! Humphrey Bower is a fantastic narrator bringing Australasia to life. I almost feel like I am eavesdropping on the conversations.
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- Lori
- 08-08-19
Enjoyable follow up to the Persimmon Tree
Bryce Courtenay has become one of my new favourites. I loved the Persimmon Tree and I enjoyed learning what had become of the main characters later on in life in Fishing for Stars. The narrator is very good, it's easy to distinguish between the various characters. I also found both books educational, descriptive and enjoyable and I will definitely be reading more of Bryce Courtenay's books, although the books are long they are not boring and I find myself getting hooked into the story early on.
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- Lou
- 04-04-14
Beautifully written, but difficult characters
I bought this book to listen to as soon as I'd finished The Persimmon Tree, which I adored.
This book takes up Nick Duncan's story many years after the end of The Pesimmon Tree. I was immediately saddened to learn of the death of one of the characters, and was shocked by how strident another had become. While the story was just as well written as previously, and the narrator again was magnificent, I am left with a feeling of ambivalence. The innocence of the first book, in marked contrast to the war and atrocities it was set around, has been thoroughly and rudely ripped away in this book.
One part of the story which I particularly liked was Anna and Nick's visit to Japan. The style of this section was much more akin to The Persimmon Tree.
But sadly, the overall feeling I am left with at the end of this book is a distaste for all three of the main characters. Such a shame.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Rob
- 08-03-09
Another 5 star by Bryce Courtenay
I'm totally addicted to the words of Bryce Courtenay. Once you have listened to one book you just have to hear them all.
I loved the characters in this 'so much more than a love story' and felt comletely drawn into their lives.
However, it does follow on from 'The Persimmon Tree', which I read afterwards, but did not find on audible.
This was wonderfully read by Humphrey Bower, who finds the perfect voice for each character. A must to listen to.
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- Kathy
- 15-04-09
I'm now a Bryce Courtney fan
I read this after Brother Fish and, again, become totally involved with the characters - now I want The Persimmon Tree!
There is only one drawback - the narration is great but the voices used in the two books were similar. Jack McKenzie's voice in my head in Brother Fish then became Nick Duncan etc. It took some getting over, but worth it.
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- A
- 09-07-19
A stonking good read, excellent sequel
When I finished The Persimmon Tree, I ploughed straight on for what happened next. I now feel rather bereft to have finished what was a terrific tale set in a part of the world with which I was totally unfamiliar. The narrator was amazing, producing a range of totally believable and identifiable voices. Pronounciation was good - the only hiccup was ‘minutiae’The production was better than many audible books, giving an appropriate pause between chapters and sections. Loved the story - have already had to look stuff up, especially history. A very satisfying listen.
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- Sharon
- 07-12-23
Great emotional story
Up to the highest standard from this author, a fantastic engaging story that is truly worth a second listen
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- Anonymous User
- 14-09-23
conclusion of a great yarn.
Narration of the story by Humphrey Bower really brings the story to life. an excellent narrator.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-11-23
Exceptional
Brilliant book as expected by the author. The narration was 110% and the characters so believable.
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- M. A. Collin
- 08-08-21
Good story but incredibly irritating characters!
First half interesting but then it became increasingly frustrating! Couldn't believe the characters and their reactions to events. Thus is the only one of Bryce Courtenay 's many books that I was glad to finish!
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