Whispering Smith
Gelesen von Bob R
Frank H. Spearman
(4,732 Sterne; 84 Bewertungen)
Whispering Smith, like most of Frank Spearman's western novels (and some non-fiction as well) are set in the world of railroads, in the late 1800's. The main character, Gordon Smith, is a railroad detective; he first appears in this novel, then later in others. This novel was popular enough to be made into film eight times (four being silent) and into a TV series. In this novel, Smith finds that the culprit of the railroad mishaps he is investigating is a close friend, Murray Sinclair. That plot may seem overworked, but Spearman makes it nuanced enough for it to be quite interesting; two interwoven romances are included. The strongest feature of Spearman's novels is probably his beautiful descriptions of the American western landscapes. His character descriptions and plots also hold up well against the other writers of westerns of the early 1900's. (Summary by Bob Rollins) (9 hr 47 min)
Chapters
Bewertungen
Classic Western/Railroad drama
elm
(5 Sterne)
right up there with Zane Grey this classic tale of Conquering the West with technology while scknowledging the past and being oblivious to the Future is a must read. The reading is excellent, expressing each character in a voice that clearly evokes the west of the late 19th century.
wow
Brett Miller
(5 Sterne)
Such an engrossing story. I actually looked up the movie halfway through and have to admit that Alan Ladd as the titular character is pretty much how I pictured him while listening. Didn't want it to end
Sparky
SPARKY
(5 Sterne)
A great saga with all you need ...romance , bad guys, good guys, exceptional ones.. for me this reader is my favorite.. slight inflections for each character... touching moments... wraps up well... vivid descriptions of individuals and terrain... a long story but maintains interest
great story & reader!
Anewelding
(5 Sterne)
this book is absolutely incredible. As good as any Zane Grey or Louis L'Amour or any of the other Western writers. I did not have a clue about this guy and I'm glad I discovered him.
Worth listening To!
Suzie
(5 Sterne)
A great story read by a fabulous reader. In fact, brilliantly read. He has the perfect voice for this story.
The Weeping Prophet
(4 Sterne)
Very well read. Lightweight story, with some good descriptions. Suspend one's critical faculties and enjoy some very predictable narrative.
very good.
(5 Sterne)
*tumbleweeds multiply and intensify* .....
Seth
(4,5 Sterne)
Well read especially with so many characters.