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Mildred Pierce
- Narrated by: Christine Williams
- Length: 10 hrs
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Summary
Out of these elements, Cain created a novel (later made into a film noir classic) of acute social observation and devastating emotional violence - and a heroine whose ambitions and sufferings are never less than recognizable.
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"A novel that, once begun, will almost surely be read to the end....it reflects no codes, no restrictions, and none but the primordial necessities. It is a bath in sensation." ( New York Times Book Review)
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- Mrspatriciacherry
- 18-05-22
Good story bad narration
I simply had to turn off this audiobook in the end. The raucous narration spoilt it fir me. I put up with it until chapter ten.
A pity because the story itself is a good one.
Unfortunately I couldn’t get the printed book, which would by better because of sight problems.
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- K. Sewell
- 05-11-22
Suspense without murder
This was my first James M Caine and I thoroughly enjoyed this unpredictable story of Mildred and her vile daughter. I admire novels that create suspense without murders or even violence. The story is about Mildred’s overriding need to be a good mother. Most women will forgive their offspring just about anything, but Mildred goes a step too far. It also follows this unassuming woman’s rise from ignominity to success and riches, and although cast as a decent person who rewards loyalty, is not adverse to manipulation. The ending was as surprising as it was satisfying.
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- John
- 10-12-22
Enjoyable
A good story, well read. I did enjoy the film too which was a bit different. Well worth it
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- Cara Pratten
- 19-12-20
what a story..timeless
Love every minute if this book. Very well written. A timeless story of a mother's triumphs and struggles
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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-22
A class act.
Such a classic.
Well read, I loved the narration.
It really helped that I had Joan Crawford in my mind throughout.
A real snapshot into a life in vintage America.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-06-22
A window on times gone by
A sad story of a woman trying to do her best but not achieving the result she wanted.loved the style and the narrator
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- S Martin
- 10-03-22
Great book well read
I saw the film first years ago and was excited to read the
book
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- H.G.
- 27-11-22
Fantastic
The best book I’ve listened to in a while. The plot & writing were excellent & the narrator very good.
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- I. M. Forrest
- 03-09-19
Excellent
Gripping story spanning twenty years of mother love, the great depression and the American dream
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- Sadie Ryan Author
- 11-01-22
Loved it.
Loved this book, the story is wonderful, Mildred is so well scoped out you can't help but like her. Much better than the film.
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