Category: Fiction

Classic Fiction

The Jungle Audiobook Review

Post author By Mike
Post date May 11, 2022

The Jungle Audiobook

Written by: Upton Sinclair

Narrated by: Grover Gardner

Length: 13 hrs and 17 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: 05-17-11

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

After listening to “The Jungle” audiobook I can say that it might be my favorite 20th century work of all time. It was such a treat to read this book when I first listened to it and liked it even more the second time around. Through his writings I got the impression that Upton Sinclair was a man of hard character, one could even say wicked. Could be that he had a dislike for immigrants or was trying to make a social commentary showing that the American Dream wasn’t achievable by everyone. There’s a lot to unpack here but for some reason this book touched something in my soul and it’s one of the most powerful novels that I’ve come across.

Fantasy Fiction

The Return Of The King Audiobook Review – A Ravishing Adventure

Post author By Mike
Post date April 23, 2016

The Return of the King Audiobook

Written by: J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated by: Rob Inglis

Length: 18 hours and 18 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: 10-09-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Are you the type of individual, who absolutely loves a good medieval tale? I certainly am and I can tell you that the majority of movies and films fail to do the source material justice. This is especially true, when it comes to The Return of the King, which is the third book, within the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Although the entire trilogy is absolutely enthralling and ravishing, there is something truly special about the third book, which helps to make it one of the best in the entire series. Those, who’ve already experienced the previous two additions, will definitely want to consider dropping the paperback and making the transition to The Return of the King audiobook.

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Classic Fantasy Fiction

The Two Towers Audiobook Review – The Second In The Series

Post author By Mike
Post date March 24, 2016

The Two Towers Audiobook

Written by: J. R. R. Tolkien

Narrated by: Rob Inglis

Length: 16 hours and 40 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: 10-09-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

I absolutely love fantasy novels, which involve creatures from another world, glorious battles and plenty of medieval drama. There are plenty of novels, which attempt to follow this route, but not all of them are flawless. J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings series is undeniably one of the most successful and popular fantasy tales of all times. The Two Towers audiobook is the midpoint in the story and the second book in the series, which extends over three books. Tolkien is an absolute master, when it comes to fantasy and this is more than evident, with The Two Towers. The novel is fantastical, very dramatic and uplifting in all of the right places. You can check out the reviews for the first and third book here and here, respectively.

Tags J. R. R Tolkien, Rob Inglis

Fiction Horror Sci-Fi Science Fiction

The Lost World Audiobook Review

Post author By Mike
Post date February 20, 2016

The Lost World

Written by: Michael Crichton

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 15 Hours and 19 Minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: 12-17-07

Publisher: Books on Tape

Over the years, humans throughout the world have developed a fascination with prehistoric creatures and especially dinosaurs. Many wonder what it would be like to be able to transport themselves back into prehistoric times and live alongside the dinosaurs. Michael Crichton attempted to explore the subject in his original novel, Jurassic Park. The book undoubtedly captured the world’s imagination and captivated audiences throughout the globe. Now, Crichton looks to take things one-step further, with the addition of The Lost World.

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Classic Fantasy Fiction

The Fellowship of the Ring Audiobook Review – The First and The Best?

Post author By Mike
Post date February 17, 2016

The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R Tolkien Audiobook Review — Audiobook Jungle readers can get the The Fellowship of the Ring audiobook for free when signing up for a new Audible account. Click on this image to sign up and get your free copy!

The Fellowship of the Ring Audiobook

Written by: J. R. R Tolkien

Narrated by: Rob Inglis

Length: 19 hours and 11 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: 10-09-12

Publisher: Recorded Books

Over the years, the world has seen a diverse collection of fantasy epics. Many of these tales follow the same routine and yet manage to individualize themselves in some form of another. This is especially true, when it comes to J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Ring. This is the first book, within The Lord of the Rings series, and it is still considered by many to be the best of all. In fact, some critics and readers suggest that the book is one of the best within the entire genre. No matter where you stand in this argument, it is truly hard to deny that fact that The Fellowship of the Ring is a treasurable and truly unique experience, especially in audiobook form, which should never be avoided.

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Fiction History

All the Light We Cannot See Audiobook Review – Worth The Listen?

Post author By Mike
Post date November 28, 2015

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr Audiobook Review — Audiobook Jungle readers can get the All the Light We Cannot See audiobook for free when signing up for a new Audible account. Click on this image to sign up and get your free copy!

All the Light We Cannot See Audiobook

Written by: Anthony Doerr

Narrated by: Zach Appelman

Length: 16 hours and 2 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: May 6, 2014

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

When attempting to explore the horrific history of the Nazis, there are many books that can do the trick. Although the majority of these were written in the past, there are a few modern gems, which perfectly transport the reader back to the World War II era. This is where All the Light We Cannot See audiobook enters into the picture. The American author, Anthony Doerr, dips into the history books and conjures up a more uplifting, although bleak, tale. He manages to explore the lives of polar opposites living on different sides of the battlefield.

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Classic Fiction History

The Scarlet Letter Audiobook Review

Post author By Mike
Post date November 20, 2015

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Audiobook Review — Audiobook Jungle readers can get The Scarlet Letter audiobook for free when signing up for a new Audible account. Click on this image to sign up and get your free copy!

The Scarlet Letter Audiobook

Written by: Nathaniel Hawthorne

Narrated by: Ian Lynch

Length: 7 hours and 16 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: 2011

Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing

The persecution of a certain group of people has been prevalent throughout history. Some novels are capable of capturing this type of treatment and turning it into something true special. This is exactly how The Scarlet Letter has obtained its success. The novel, which was originally written in 1850, tells the story of a woman by the name of Hester Prynne. This 17th century female is cursed to wear the scarlet letter A, because she has been persecuted for adultery. Her struggle and attempt to reclaim her dignity is a tale, which is uplifting and timeless. Find a review of The Scarlet Letter audiobook bellow.

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Fiction Metaphysical & Visionary

The Night Circus Audiobook Review – A Must Listen?

Post author By Mike
Post date November 17, 2015

The Night Circus

Written by: Erin Morgenstern

Narrated by: Jim Dale

Length: 13 Hours and 39 Minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: September 13, 2011

Publisher: Random House Audio

Do you absolutely adore fantasy novels? There are a handful of excellent fantasy fairy tales out there, but some of them are easily forgettable. This is not the case with Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus is a 2011 novel, which perfectly fits in the Fantasy genre. The book has already established itself as a masterpiece, which needs to be experienced by anyone, who loves these whimsical tales. The book has been mentioned along the likes of Harry Potter and Twilight. At the same time, it has been compared to amazing novels, such as Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell! If you’re a fan of these books, it is imperative that you check out the Night Circus in one way or another.

Tags Erin Morgenstern, Jim Dale, Random House Audio, The Night Circus

Fiction Literary

A Hauntingly Beautiful Novel: The Help Audiobook Review

Post author By Mike
Post date November 10, 2015

The Help

Written by: Kathryn Stockett

Narrated by: Jenna Lamia, Bahni Turpin, Octavia Spencer, Cassandra Campbell

Length: 18 hours and 19 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: March 2, 2010

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Many individuals choose reading as a hobby, because it allows them to left their mind drift to the unknown, whereas they would not have possibly been able to travel, by any other means. Reading can fulfill an individual’s needs and satisfy their soul. Not only can you get pulled into the story, but if you allow yourself, you will become one of the characters.

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Fiction Thrillers

The Girl On The Train Audiobook Review – A New Classic?

Post author By Mike
Post date November 9, 2015

The Girl On The Train

Written by: Paula Hawkins

Narrated by: Clare Corbet, Louise Brealey and India Fisher

Length: 10 hours and 59 minutes

Unabridged Audiobook

Release Date: January 13, 2015

Publisher: Penguin Audio

As an avid reader, you will discover many aspects of reading novels that does not compare with any other hobby. For those that enjoy taking their inner sole on a virtual adventure can truly get lost in a book. A beautifully written novel will offer so many moral lessons, as well as providing the reader with historical accuracies. Not only can this offer a deep look into the past, but it can provide a lot of insight into one’s future. Paula Hawkins speaks for many women in this fantastic read and allows the reader the opportunity to look into the heart of a broken woman.

Tags Paula Hawkins, Penguin Audio