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The Jealous Kind
- Narrated by: Will Patton
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
On its surface life in Houston is as you would expect: drive-in restaurants, souped-up cars, jukeboxes, teenagers discovering their sexuality. Against this backdrop Aaron Holland Broussard discovers the poignancy of first love and a world of violence he did not know existed. When Aaron spots the beautiful Valerie Epstein fighting with her boyfriend, he inadvertently challenges the power of the Mob. He also discovers he must find the courage his father had found as an American soldier in the Great War.
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"One of the great American novelists - in any genre. In more than 30 novels over four decades, he has demonstrated repeatedly that he is a supreme storyteller and among the finest writers of contemporary prose" ( Daily Mail)
"A fantastic novelist...so far above the prevailing standards of crime fiction that it is pointless to make the comparisons." ( Daily Express)
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- Mr. Dave Collins
- 12-01-23
Mr Burka paints a picture with his words
Love listening to Mr Burkes Work he paints a picture with his words.five stars 🌠✴️✡️✴️✡️
Brilliant
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- KS
- 27-01-18
Another Fantastic book
Such a gripping story from beginning to end, the multiple voices of the narrator turn the words into visual images. Loved it!!!
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- Julian Summer
- 27-09-23
Fabulous
Great writer, great reader. Nothing to add to this, except that I highly recommend this book.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-07-20
Please make a movie
What a great story and performance. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Possibly James Lee Burke’s finest hour and that’s saying something.
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- Allend
- 16-02-17
James Lee Quality
Mr. Burke's excellent prose and Mr. Patton's superb narration make this another winning combo. Keep it up.
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- MikeyC
- 08-03-17
An American Masterpiece
Beautifully written, extending the themes of loss and redemption, of people existing with hope and despair that mark his detective novels but expanding and deepening them in the tale of one kid who thought he was doing one good deed and the world of hurt and unexpected consequences that follow. I will listen to anything Will Patton reads, he captures the cadence of Burke's writing almost like poetry.
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- Mc Pits
- 29-08-18
Good in parts
Very atmospheric, set in the 50's. Like a prequel for a Dave Robichaux adventure. Recommended.
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- Luke
- 14-11-21
A great listen
As always Burke's writing shines and Will Patton's narration is flawless. If you haven't listened to this compelling duo before I strongly suggest you give them a go.
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- Marcus
- 07-04-17
One of James Lee Burke's best novels.
A very interesting and compelling story, and as always beautifully written. Listening to Will Patton narrating James Lee Burke is like music to my ears.
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- The Whites
- 27-05-17
Best book I have read this year.
The performance of this book makes it. I don't think I appreciated how a narrator could make a story come alive. I recommend this book to anyone who has been a teenager and got themselves into trouble that has gone too far.
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