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Title: Casa Rodrigo
Author: Johnny Miles
Narrator: Kevin Bruce
Format: Unabridged
Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-01-15
Publisher: Mania Media
Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes
Genres: Erotica & Sexuality, Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
On a lush, tropical island inhabited by rogues, thieves, and villains, where men take the law into their own hands, a father and son are thrust into tumultuous events that will change their lives forever.
Bernardo de Rodrigo is proud of his son. Alonso is handsome and winning, and everyone he meets is instantly drawn to the tall, warm Spaniard. But how could either of them have known that a forbidden love is about to claim Alonso's heart?
Arbol, the charismatic male slave who was saved from the clutches of Raul Ignacio Velasco, feels an instant connection with Alonso the moment he looks into Arbol's eyes, the moment they touch.
Bernardo has other things to worry about, however. He's trying to exorcise himself of an intensely gratifying, yet shame-filled, sexual affair with Raul, who secretly adores Bernardo but doesn't know how to show it.
When Raul blackmails Bernardo, their dark and sordid relationship not only threatens the bond between father and son, it places Arbol's life in danger. Now Bernardo must make a difficult choice that could further alienate his son, while Alonso must find a way to keep the man he loves.
Publisher's Note: This book contains explicit sexual content, graphic language, and situations that some listeners may find objectionable: dubious consent and male/male sexual practices.
Members Reviews:
Absolutely incredible
I enjoyed Casa Rodrigo years ago when I first read but loved it even more listening to it now, though that was because of the stellar narration, which Ill get to later.
First of all, this isnt a particularly easy story to read or listen to. Its a historical tale set in the 1600s and deals with slavery. Its not easy reading about men who keep slaves, even if they are better than others depicted in the story.
There are a couple different stories going on here, the first of which deals with Alonso de Rodrigo and a slave named Arbol. Alonso and Arbol are drawn to each other the first time theyre reunited as adults, but their stations in life, among other things, keep them apart.
The chemistry between Alonso and Arbol is smoking right from the start and the sex scenes were unbelievable.
Another plotline in here is the one between Alonsos father Bernardo and Raul Ignacio Velasco. Raul is a disgusting, vile human, but the author manages to show us even he has a heart. Alonso and Bernardo are having an affair and its filled with rough sex and nasty words. Not what most people would call a love connection, but deep down Raul loves Bernardo, he just doesnt know how to show it. Kudos to Miles for not flinching away from showing the hard truth about not just slavery but also how gay men must have felt during that time period.
Narration Review:
I listen to a lot of audio books but the narration for Casa Rodrigo is without a doubt the most unique and interesting narration Ive ever heard.
To begin with Kevin Bruce does more than just read the book and provide varying voices for the different characters. This is more a performance than a simple narration. There is narration overlaid other noises, such as people walking or closing doors and clothes shuffling.