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Title: Whirlwind
Subtitle: The Asian Saga, Book 6
Author: James Clavell
Narrator: Derek Perkins
Format: Unabridged
Length: 52 hrs and 59 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-01-16
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Historical
Publisher's Summary:
The sixth book in James Clavell's epic Asian Saga tells the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979 - three weeks of passion, self-sacrifice, and heartbreak.
When the shah is thrown out of Iran, the nation's turmoil becomes world headlines. Caught in this shifting world of fanaticism, ambition, duplicity, and violent death are the foreign helicopter pilots who have been servicing the oil fields up and down the country. Their one objective is to make a bold, concerted escape to safety across the Gulf.
Members Reviews:
Excellent Adaption
Would you listen to Whirlwind again? Why?
No, but only because its so long, its a great performance
Who was your favorite character and why?
The Gorgon Khan, as always there is an orchestra of bombastic characters and he was one of the best
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Hard to Choose, but I like the early scence setting set up which contrasts with the chaos of the revoloution later
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I've never stayed awake that long in my life
Any additional comments?
I read most of Cavell's books while backpacking as a youngster, but didn't finish this. It's hard to concentrate while working on something so long. A great read that does the story true justice
Long long book but worth it in the end
Lots of mini actions linked to the main story, even more so that in the previous books of the series. So much so that it was difficult to follow unless you are super-concentrated. The last part tied it all together finally
An enjoyable yarn but not top-tier Clavell
This has all the usual Clavell tropes... a diverse and engaging cast of characters, plenty of inner monologue, multiple sub-plots and an over-arching main plot that takes time to reveal itself. I really liked it, and thought the use of helicopter pilots gave an interesting way into the story.
The narrator is very good and brings the characters to life.
While not in the class of Shogun or Tai-Pan, this is comfortably better than Gai-Jin. Overall... recommended!
An exciting, nail nibbling adventure.
Would you listen to Whirlwind again? Why?
I will listen again to clarify the characters and their roles. It is a lengthy listen with numerous characters and relatively complex plot. A second listen will sort out a bit of confusion.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Whirlwind?
A nail biting escape from Iran, but it was not a moment it was frustratingly slow. I wanted to tell them they had to get a move on or they would be discovered. The suspense was brilliant.
Have you listened to any of Derek Perkinss other performances? How does this one compare?
This was my first encounter with Derek Perkins. His performance was unquestionable. In fact I would not have continued with another less able reader. It took about 20 chapters before I became totally hooked and couldn't put the book down. I would have found it a hard book to read but Derek Perkins performance was compelling.
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