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The Winter of our Discontent
- Narrated by: Jeff Harding
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
Ethan Hawley has lost the spirit of his wealthy forebears, a long line of proud New England sea captains and Pilgrims. Scarred by failure, Ethan works as a grocery clerk in a store his family once owned. But his wife is restless and his teenage children hungry for the material comforts he cannot provide. Then a series of unusual events reignites Ethan's ambition, and he is pitched on to a bold course, where all scruples are put aside.
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- Susan Power
- 24-10-19
I loved it I hated it.
I’m simply baffled. Did I miss something? I can’t wait to suggest this for book club.
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- Kirsty
- 06-10-15
Thank goodness for Jeff Harding the narrator
I would never have read this book if it hadn't been for my "stalking" of Jeff Harding on Audible
Not my normal genre at all and what a fantastic surprise- made accessible by the narrator
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- Flossie16
- 07-11-23
Undiscovered Treasure
I thought that I knew all of Steinbeck's major works, so was surprised to find this - his last novel. It totally captivated me. Steinbeck writes in a confident, relaxed style. He does not avoid the complexity of the thought patterns of his protagonist We are taken inside his mind and see his world as he experiences it.
The reading completely supports the intention of the author. This has been a compelling and satisfying listen.
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- Duffo
- 03-12-23
Slightly disappointing
I enjoyed this book but not as much as other Steinbeck works. Excellent narration though.
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- DAVID
- 22-01-21
Beautifully read, Poetic....but....
Steinbeck at his most observant and poetic.
Clever narrative trick of shifting from the third person to the first and back again.
The wry observations on life from the viewpoint of a somewhat disappointed store clerk and a voyage around his town and their characters.
Beautifully read but....
What if the narrator had used a less whimsical, wry and reflective tone to his voice?
The text suggests that it could easily have been read with a more bitter and resentful tone....in which case the book would have had quite a different meaning...and the closing episode may have made a little more sense.
As it is I felt the hero merely shrugged his reflective, philosophical shoulders and carried on.....
A minor quibble - it was a very enjoyable book & truly brought to life.
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- Eva Hnizdo
- 27-12-21
John Steinbeck wrote another masterpiece.
Last novel. As good as East Of Eden. I loved it. Story full of morality, well created characters and narrated in a beautiful rolling voice.
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- Jharcourt
- 01-12-23
a missed opportunity
A most unfortunate choice of narrator manages to make what I'm sure is actually an impressive final work into little more than a flimsy b-movie.
if it were an aircraft, this narration never gets the plane further than taxiing aimlessly around the runway.
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- Andres
- 15-02-19
Worthy Classic.
Everything a Steinbeck novel should be. Big, rich, highly descriptive and Steinbeck's signature perfect pacing. Always plenty to keep interest. Recommended for everyone.
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- D. Oxford
- 19-02-20
Read it and Weep
With a wit and sense of humour reminiscent of Chandler, if a little flowery at times, Ethan, sometimes first person, sometimes third, narrates what I’d say is a masterpiece of character observation. Jeff Harding strikes just the right tone.
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- Adam
- 10-05-20
Solid book
I'm not sure if this book was just too intellectual for me but I just had a hard time trying to finish it. I liked the way the story carried itself along with the character interactions. I laughed out loud more than a few times. I just had a lot of points in time where I wish I had the book in front of me. Great narrator.
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