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The Book of Human Skin
- Narrated by: Charlotte Strevens, Peter Noble
- Length: 20 hrs and 13 mins
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In 18th-century Venice, Minguillo Fasan, heir to a fortune, contrives to dispatch of his sister, Marcella, condemning her to the fate of a nun.
But Marcella Fasan is tougher than Minguillo imagines, and, aided by a servant, a painter, a skin-obsessed doctor, a Scottish merchant and a cigar-smoking pornographer, she pitches her wits against her brother....
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- Amanda
- 21-05-16
Unique & different. Loved it!
The book was recommended by a friend. I read/listen to book a month and this was so unique and something different, narrated by a number of different characters in the story. I like the 2 narrators who brought the story to life. Thoroughly recommend this!
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- maninder
- 17-11-17
fantastic book
fantastic book. read beautifully especially by the male reader. sometimes the characters sounded similar but nonetheless great listen
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- R Campos
- 09-02-19
Incredible performances
The story is tragic and wonderful without being sordid, and the performances superlative. The characterisation of the voices was spot on. The story itself is at times bleak without ever being depressing, showing a humanity to even the most evil of antagonists.
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- DM
- 17-08-22
Incredible
Probably the best narration I have ever heard. So captivating, so well delivered to draw you in to every dark corner of this story.
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- kathleen gibb
- 19-02-23
superb
I had already read this book,twice,so was something of a fan.The audio version is indeed superb .I think it is the best I have heard.Highly recommend.
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- Tony
- 29-06-17
Pulled its punches but a good story.
really good performance, very intriguing but pulls its punches in places. I would like to see a re-write with A more brutal outlook.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-01-18
sick
page turning but rather revolting would like to return it but have read it all so don't think 1 can
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