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Two Brothers

By: Ben Elton
Narrated by: Jot Davies
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Bestselling author Ben Elton's most personal novel to date,
Two Brothers transports the reader to the time of history's darkest hour.

Berlin 1920

Two babies are born.

Two brothers. United and indivisible, sharing everything. Twins in all but blood.

As Germany marches into its Nazi Armageddon, the ties of family, friendship and love are tested to the very limits of endurance. And the brothers are faced with an unimaginable choice... Which one of them will survive?

©2012 Ben Elton (P)2012 Penguin Audio
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Excellent!

An excellent book about disturbing times. Hard to put down once into the story. A very good listen and recommended.

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A Jewish viewpoint close to my heart

My own Grandfather was a Berlin jew who's first family was wiped out by the Nazi just prior to WWII. He was one of the lucky ones who escaped and fled to England before the war - and became a decorated British war hero, carrying out no fewer than 17 drops behind enemy lines as a para commando.



This story was a stunning, often horrific portrayal of the increasingly horrendous life for a German jew. The bleak situation that these people faced has clearly been thoroughly researched and illustrated masterfully, often in a brutal light. It's not all doom and gloom though - some fascinating political insight, there's a lot of loves crossing, some really great and often hilarious characters - and of course, the central two brothers - who are excellent protagonists to follow.



Having been a fan of Ben Elton's for my entire life - from The Young Ones - though his various TV works - into his writing. I've read a fair few of his works. His style and pace - generally quick and digestible is matched by his insightful research and creative plots. If you liked this, you may like The First Causality - his WWI story - also really good.

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loved the narrator

easy to listen to the narrator. likeable story, didn't grip me and twists were spottable before they occurred.

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Brilliant

This story held my attention from start to finish. I would definitely recommend it to be read or listened to.

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I couldn't stop listening......

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, too good to keep to myself!

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Everything, it was well written a brilliantly read.

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A heartwarming and heartbreaking depiction of hitler's destruction of the Jews

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Excellent writing and excellent delivery

Terribly beautiful book - literally - Ben Elton has outdone himself here. The reader is also amazingly good at characterisation - I particularly admire the characterisation of Billy. As to the plot, well I don't want to give anything away, but I was on the edge of my seat throughout.

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Don’t miss this book !!

Could not put this down. Amazing read, exciting from beginning to end. Don’t miss it

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Good book, whiny narration.

Had to perservere with the narration, don't know why they seem to prefer the whiny nasally tones to narrate their books?
But a cracking story.

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Two Brothers

Exceptionally good story. A really hard listen, but everyone should read or listen to this one.

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Two brothers by Ben Elton.

This is a fantastic novel which is based on Ben Elton's own family history.
Mr Elton has successfully encapsulated Berlin in the 1920s and 30s and the evil of the Nazi party.
The characters in this book are likable and you really get to know them, warts and all.
I became very invested in their fate.
This book isn't all doom and gloom though.
The way the brothers talk to each other can be comical, as can the ridiculous ideas of the Nazis.
Mr Elton has written a fantastic book.
I love it and I have listened to it over and over again, each time picking up on something I missed the last time.

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