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  • Men of Men

  • The Ballantyne Series, Book 2
  • By: Wilbur Smith
  • Narrated by: Elliot Chapman
  • Length: 21 hrs and 15 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (281 ratings)
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Men of Men

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Elliot Chapman
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Summary

Following on from the events begun in A Falcon Flies, Men of Men continues Wilbur Smith's epic story of the Ballantynes.

It is the age of empire, of blood and conquest, of boundless excitement and possibility. Striding in the footsteps of the pioneers is Zouga Ballantyne. His dream begins in the danger and drudgery of the diamond pits and ends up on the rich grasslands of Matabeleland - but not before a king and a proud warrior nation have paid the price of history....

Men of Men is followed by The Angels Weep and The Leopard Hunts in the Darkness.

©1981 Wilbur Smith (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

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Fascinating story.

This book has held me enthralled both with the actual story line, and all the true facts of both people and places.

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let down by narrator

Good story but the narrator's accent was inaccurate. Some words were mispronounced eg Jan, velt

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A really good read

Enjoyed the book from beginning to end. Having lived in zimbabwe easy to relate to


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Men of men

Excellent follow on from part one
Narrator was just held your interest all the way through

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A Super Historical Book

Yet another a great historical story based around Cecil John Rhodes's ambitious plan to conquer, take over and prosper from the Matabele Tribe in what is now Zimbabwe following his take over of the Diamond mine in Kimberley Southern Africa and establish the British South Africa Company.
Well narrated, reserched thoroughly and based on Historical facts this is a great read, although some might find ut too long. As an ex Rhodesian who lived there for 26 yrs loved it as it as it reminded me of the fascinating History of my country. I hope I find the follow up.

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No obvious chapter breaks

Overall another typically detailed and intriguing Wilbur Smith. Though the writing is quite different from the courtney series, the change in narrator suits it. But there was little to no obvious break between time frames and character change. Reducing some of the effect of the story, as within the change of a sentence you were taken to another location, several months ahead, or moved directly from a heartfelt tragedy to sudden perceived contentness with out any clear transition.
Left an element of confusion while keeping up with the storyline.

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Got a little lost

Although I have listened to many of WS books, I found this one a little hard to follow in places. Disappointing.

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Pure Wilbur

Another cracker from the master. You can feel the heat of Africa and find yourself recalling the unusual names and the struggles of a nation and king under threat. Loved it!

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The birth of Rhodesia

The story set against a tapestry of fact and fiction is spellbinding. Excellent narration even if the pronunciation of names, Afrikaans and Matabele is irritating.

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Enjoyed it until chapter 27

After chapter 27 or so every woke box gets checked. If you like that enjoy.

I liked the Afrikaans language in the book.

I hated that every character that laboured so hard and have sacrificed so much were all turned into villains.

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