Djibouti: A Novel Audiobook, by Elmore Leonard Play Audiobook Sample

Djibouti: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Tim Cain Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780062006035

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

36

Longest Chapter Length:

24:14 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

06:37 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

13:06 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

38

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Publisher Description

“Elmore Leonard is in a class of one….The greatest crime writer who ever lived.” —Dennis Lehane

 

“Elmore Leonard is our greatest crime novelist…the best in the business.”  —Washington Post

 

44 novels and still going strong! The incomparable Elmore Leonard—“The reigning King Daddy of crime writers” (Seattle Times)—is back with Djibouti, a gripping, twisting, playful, and always surprising tale of modern-day piracy. Djibouti sparkles with the trademark Leonard style, wit, and crackling dialogue that have made novels like Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and The Hot Kid crime fiction classics. This time Elmore’s taking us to the Horn of Africa for an unforgettable confrontation with con men, crooked diplomats, documentary filmmakers, and pirates…and it’s going to be a wild ride!

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"Classic Leonard. Best in awhile, and that's sayin sumpin. "

— Ron (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • “Tremendous fun for those who can’t get enough of the author’s snappy patter. For Tim Cain, it’s a chance to demonstrate his ability to deal with pages of witty dialogue, and he shines, demonstrating quick vocal shifts, wide-ranging accents, and well-thought-out pacing. The result is a smoothly efficient, entertaining drawing room comedy in which not even terrorism is taken too seriously.”  

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Although the story line is fast paced and twisting, [Tim Cain]  manages to keep up a steady tempo, allowing listeners to stay on track and fully enjoy Leonard’s latest adventure.”  

    — Booklist

Djibouti Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 2.66666666666667 out of 52.66666666666667 out of 52.66666666666667 out of 52.66666666666667 out of 52.66666666666667 out of 5 (2.67)
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Narration: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
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Story: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 (2.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    — Ilkka Ahtaja, 7/20/2022
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A lesser elmore leonard but that's still pretty decent. "

    — Kevin, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Never thought I'd give less than five stars to an Elmore Leonard book, and I hate to do it here, but have to. I've read everything he's published and this is the only one I didn't get into. Sorry! "

    — Les, 4/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I think that I am getting over Elmore Leonard. This was ok but not terrific. "

    — Edward, 4/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Interesting combination of Somali pirates and film making..... "

    — Courtney, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I usually love Elmore Leonard, but found this one a little hard to follow. Fun setting, though amongst the pirates of the Indian ocean. "

    — Jennifer, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the premise and characters, but the conclusion wasn't much of a conclusion and it was a bit annoying that it fit into the characters' desire for a cinematic ending. Pirates and the forces behind them are pretty fascinating, though. "

    — Keirsten, 4/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Book number 1600 added to my lists. "

    — CD, 4/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good escapist ,but implausible story centered around the Somali pirates and a journalist making a documentary film "

    — L, 3/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " An average Elmore Leonard is still better than most books. This is an average Elmore Leonard book. I just finished and I'm hard pressed to remember much. "

    — Lhymowitz, 3/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Perhaps its me and my changing/evolving reading interests but it feels like Leonard has lost his fast ball. I haven't really been able to stay with his characters since the Hot Kid. "

    — James, 3/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I intended to describe the plot, but there wasn't one. "

    — Jmrathbone, 3/20/2011

About Elmore Leonard

Elmore Leonard (1925–2013) wrote more than fifty books during his highly successful career, including the bestsellers Djibouti, Road Dogs, Mr. Paradise, Tishomingo Blues, and the critically acclaimed collection of short stories, When the Women Come Out to Dance. Many of his books have been made into movies, including Get Shorty, Out of Sight, and Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown. He was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from PEN USA and the Grand Master Award of the Mystery Writers of America.

About Tim Cain

Tim Cain’s resume includes off-Broadway and regional theater. He has narrated live events with varied artists such as jazz performers Eric Reed and Patti Austin, in addition to several holiday seasons traveling with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He can also be heard on audiobooks by authors Walter Mosley, Caroline Kennedy, and James Patterson.