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Never Love a Stranger
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins
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Based on a $100 bet with his boss that he couldn't write a novel, Harold Robbins penned his first book, Never Love a Stranger. Not only did Robbins win the bet, the novel became a best seller, was adapted into the classic noir gangster film of the same name starring John Barrymore and Steve McQueen, and launched the career of one of the world's best-selling authors of all time.
Never Love a Stranger, still considered one of Robbins' most powerful books, tells the story of Francis "Frankie" Kane, an orphan growing up in the dirty world of New York's Hell's Kitchen. After being kicked out of a Catholic orphanage when it is discovered that he is of Jewish descent, a confused and deeply distraught Frankie turns to a life of crime, the only life he knows, and he's good at it. Frankie quickly makes a name for himself and becomes one of New York's most dangerous men, ruling the city with an iron fist and indulging in his passion for sex, power, and the best things life has to offer - regardless of whether they're for sale. But Frankie's childhood friend, Jerry, grows to become an ambitious, tough-as-nails district attorney - determined to bring Frankie down.
In Robbins' writing debut, he takes an unflinching look at the menacing New York of a bygone era when the syndicate ruled without mercy - and the world was introduced to a writer who would influence pop culture worldwide for decades to come. More than 25 New York Times best sellers later - many, like his most famous novel, The Carpetbaggers, reaching the number-one spot - and with over 750 million copies sold to date, Robbins became one of the most successful authors of all time. This is the novel that started it all - giving the world its first taste of Robbins' world of sex, corruption, and intrigue.
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- MAGGS
- 05-11-16
Never Love a Strange - Great Storytelling
Never Love a Strange - Great Storytelling
Enjoyed this book partly for the great storytelling @ partly due to the great narration
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- Glenn
- 22-09-15
Harold Robbins at his well crafted best
What did you like most about Never Love a Stranger?
This was probably one of the first 'adult' books I read. It has lost nothing of its intrigrue and fascination over the years
Which scene did you most enjoy?
This is probably very autobiographical
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
There is nothing wrong with the narrative. You ARE on the streets of New York
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An excellent listen
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- Susan Tully
- 10-05-22
A masterpiece of literature
An outstanding book and read very well. A riveting book that is a must listen!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-21
Oldie but bloody brilliant
This may have been Harold Robins first book, but in 2021 is still brilliant
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- Vinay D.
- 11-04-22
Brilliant story
This is Harold Robbins at his absolute best!! Also very beautifully narrated by Will Patton
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- Anonymous User
- 31-01-22
great book
I can honestly recommend it, love the story and the reader was also excellent.
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- lucy costelloe
- 29-11-21
Better than the first time
I immerse my self in the writing and live it. Had forgotten just how good the writing of Harold Robbins is
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- Breckster
- 14-01-23
Fantastic story
Really didn’t want the book to finish. An unbelievable story beautifully narrated. Will miss not listening to it
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- Douglas Hallam
- 15-03-19
Great Gangster story read by a master.
An epic journey told with a great richness in characters. I looked forward to any long car journeys so I could get an uninterrupted listen.
Will Patton is one of all time favourite readers who has a plethora of convincing voices and accents (apart from Welsh...)
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- lisa hird
- 29-01-22
First Harold Robbins book I've listened to
Really enjoyed this book. Fabulous characters who are deep and fascinating. I had no idea how this story would end but it was just perfect.
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