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Solomon's Song

The Australian Trilogy, Book 3

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Solomon's Song

By: Bryce Courtenay
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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 Here is the story of two families, branches of the Solomons, transported to an alien land. Both branches eventually grow rich and powerful. But through three generations, the families never, for one moment, relinquish their hatred for each other. This novel is also the story of Australia, from its beginnings to its coming of age as a nation.©2013 Christine Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Historical Fiction Fiction Thought-Provoking Africa

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"Narrator Humphrey Bower doesn't miss a nuance. His villains have a sharp, nasal nastiness, and his love scenes tickle the hairs at the nape of the neck. Bower's performance is spot-on." ( Audiofile)
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Just brilliant, this book has such a great story. I would recommend the whole trilogy

Brilliant

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Having read 'The Power of One' many moons ago, I was well aware that Bryce Courtenay could tell a tale, as it has been my number one recommendation to anyone who will listen for many a year. However, it has now been usurped by this amazing trilogy. Humphrey Bower's narration is superb, and if anyone is looking for a great story steeped in historical fact, these 3 books are a must! I am sorry to have come to the end of such a riveting listen. Bravo, Mr. Courtenay, Bravo!!!

Incredible!

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Another enjoyable book from Bryce Courtenay. It follows the Saga and family rivally from the previous two books. This one neatly follows on from Tommo and Hawk answering questions left from that story. The new generation has thier own dilemas and trauma as the story weaves through those into the first world war.
It did leave me feeling there is plenty of room for a further book.

Enjoyable listening

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great series great reader sorry to reach the end absolutely fantastic thank you so much

absolutely fantastic!

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

yes, beautiful story, the end of a trilogy

What did you like best about this story?

Everything, it just flowed perfectly. We shall miss Bryce Courtney's books and Humphrey Bower's narration.

Which character – as performed by Humphrey Bower – was your favourite?

Ben

Superby trilogy

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Great story and highlights the futility of war and colossal waste of life. But we never learn from history and it continues today.

EXCELLENT

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This book concludes the saga so beautifully started in The Potato Factory. It immerses one completely in the continuing family story and is thoroughly descriptive of all human nature. It runs the reader through the full gauntlet of emotions. However, if the reader is at all squeamish, I suggest be wary because of that descriptiveness. It describes the horror, futility and comradeship of WW1 in full force. Humphrey Bower is of course perfect in his narration once again.

A fitting end to the saga

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I greatly enjoyed the previous two books in this trilogy but found this one a little unsatisfying. For me it lacked a little continuity, had a little too much philosophy and despite its great length rushed to a conclusion.
However an essential listen AFTER the earlier two.

Good but no medal

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What a fantastic trilogy. Narration was fantastic throughout. Never listened to anything quite so enthralling. Very sad it is over.

Incredible

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Bryce Courtney is one of my favourite Authors! This particular book tells of wretched war and all it entails. I love you Bryce Courtney you have introduced me to so much in your books and your narrator as ever superb! Thanks for the deep satisfaction I get from your stories.

Total joy

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