Dom leaves New York after being caught trying to buy drugs. He arrives in 1970s Bombay finds an opium den an assortment of fascinating, if unpleasant, denizens and much sought after oblivion. Short-listed for the 2012 Man Booker Prize, Jeet Thayil's novel reflects the inner workings of a drug-addicted mind and a country in denial. "This is the story the pipe told me. All I did was write it down, one word after the other, beginning and ending with the same one, Bombay." Thayil's opium tone poem, filled with lush language and images begging to be read aloud, is beautifully narrated by Robertson Dean. Dean's performance is dreamy, melancholy, and truthful. His rich baritone voice and nuanced delivery enhance Thayil's dizzying display of literary pyrotechnics.
Pub Date: Oct. 16, 2012
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: Tantor Media
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Escape on a thrilling adventure with Soneela Nankani and Andrew Eiden as they narrate this suspenseful romance. A year has passed since Simi Chopra, her assorted crew, and Jack Danger pulled off a lucrative diamond heist. Now, the Chicago Mafia boss is demanding that the jewels be returned, so Simi gets the team back together. Nankani delivers an expressive performance that emphasizes Simi's conflict between her passion for Jack and the mission. Her distinct character voices keep the listener fully immersed. Eiden's lively tone gives Jack a subtle flair and confidence that make him easy to forgive and to love.
Pub Date: Aug. 20, 2024
Duration: 11 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593907467
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
This is not a story about guns, but about blue pearls. Gerald Browne takes us to the Pacific Ocean and the world of pearl divers and natural gems and mixes in mystery, intrigue and suspense. Barry Bostwick portrays the characters in one voice, varying his intonation slightly for the Asian personalities. His reading style is very smooth, evidence of preparation and interest in the story. 18mm Blues is abridged well, collecting the important elements of the story. Unobtrusive music indicates the end of each side. Disappear into the mystery of the Far East and one of its most beautiful commodities.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 1993
Duration: 3 hrs
Publisher: Audio Renaissance
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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