In this riveting audiobook listeners learn about a 1929 settlement on a deserted Galapagos island. This true-life account of couples seeking a new Eden illustrates why utopian dreams turn into nightmares. As one islander put it while describing their fruitful, lush, island, "It could be so beautiful on earth if humans weren't animals." Golden Voice narrator Cassandra Campbell introduces Friedrich Ritter, a German doctor and bullying philosopher, and his lover and acolyte, Dore. Other settlers follow. Narrating diaries, letters, and publications, Campbell acquaints listeners with their motivations, triumphs, relationships, and, ultimately, their calamitous end. Campbell's voice is clear, and she maintains an emotional aloofness when describing people and events. Listeners are left to draw their own conclusions concerning what went wrong.
Pub Date: Sept. 24, 2024
Duration: 9 hrs, 45 mins
DD ISBN: 9798217065172
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Carol Matthau epitomizes a glamour and lifestyle not associated with the 1990's. Here is a life of privilege, tragedy and worry about what friends would think of her new frock or lover. Matthau possesses a voice and delivery that simply could not be improved on. In her coy whisper, she tells compelling stories involving everyone from William Saroyan (husband #1) and Truman Capote to Carson McCullers, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Walter Matthau (husband #2). This excellent audio presentation will leave you wanting to read the entire book to discover what juicy tidbits were left out.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: The Publishing Mills
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A fascinating examination.
Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster fought a lifelong battle for credit, recognition, and compensation. Superman gave birth to the superhero genre in 1938 and spawned comics, toys, television, and movies. Dustin Naylor’s narration is both exciting and faithful to the business of comics and contracts. The story involves organized crime and corruption that even Superman would have difficulty fighting. Author Bernhardt focuses mostly on Siegel, but both he and Shuster lived much of their lives in near-poverty, while DC Comics raked in millions for their creation. As the two men entered their golden years, new executives at DC were more appreciative and negotiated a fairer settlement.
A fascinating examination.Pub Date: June 9, 2026
Duration: 11 hrs, 18 mins
DD ISBN: 9798318584404
Publisher: Tantor Media
Review Posted Online: June 30, 2026
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