The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel (Unabridged) Audiobook, by Sam Torode Play Audiobook Sample

The Dirty Parts of the Bible: A Novel Audiobook (Unabridged)

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Read By: Bruce Miles Publisher: Perfect Voices Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.50 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: June 2011 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:

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It's 1936, and Tobias Henry is stuck in the frozen hinterlands of Michigan. Tobias is obsessed with two things: God and girls. Mostly girls, of course. But being a Baptist preacher's son, he can't escape God. When his father is blinded in a bizarre accident (involving hard cider and bird droppings), Tobias must ride the rails to Texas to recover a long-hidden stash of money. Along the way, he's initiated into the hobo brotherhood by Craw, a ribald vagabond-philosopher. Obstacles arise in the form of a saucy prostitute, a flaming boxcar, and a man-eating catfish. But when he meets Sarah, a tough farm girl under a dark curse, he finds out that the greatest challenge of all is love.

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"Think Water for Elephants, but with a much lighter touch. Torode presents a whimsical story of the 'dirty thirties' with wonderful humor that is never overdone. A fun read, but with enough depth to make the reader think about life and religion and where the best middle of the road path might be."

— Darlene (4 out of 5 stars)

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Overall Performance: 3.52631578947368 out of 53.52631578947368 out of 53.52631578947368 out of 53.52631578947368 out of 53.52631578947368 out of 5 (3.53)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " quick read. Not a "dirty" book. Boy has a strict upbringing and ends up leaving home for an adventure. Everything his father taught him is in question as the world keeps throwing sinful people and things his way. "

    — Melody, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What a unique book! It reminded me of the movie "Oh Brother Where Art Thou." "

    — Teresa, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I don't really recommend this one "

    — Liz, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great out of the gate. Loses something twards the end. "

    — Carrie, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really cute book, great characters, funny, poignant. I'd definitely recommend it! "

    — Elizabeth, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A VERY quick read but entertaining as hell. "

    — Cyn, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute book - kind of the same venue as Water For Elephants but, of course, not as good. Funny look at hobo life and life in general in the 1930's. "

    — Marvel, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " It's a quick, light, and entertaining read. Nothing extraordinary, but fun. Helps to read the story of Tobit first (included in some Biblical traditions). "

    — April, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not what I expected given the title but a good read none the less. A story of spiritual and physical enlightenment. "

    — Meghan, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Weird coming of age book. "

    — Keith, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved it...beautiflu book "

    — Tamara, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " My kindle introduced me to this book and I loved it. "

    — Rebecca, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " 1st kindle book, book was much better than I anticipated. Hope he writes more. "

    — Larissa, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable. The story and characters were interesting. "

    — Les, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " An odd little story that didn't make laugh out loud but was packed full of wit and character development. Definitely worth reading. "

    — Mike, 9/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " surprisingly good book. not raunchy. if anything very spiritual story of young man's journey to discover who he is and what is important. "

    — Audrey, 8/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " such a cute book. "

    — Maria, 8/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book presents an interesting perspective on the bible and the pressures that come along with understanding it (or misunderstanding). Very cute... pretty funny. "

    — Tarebare, 6/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is the biblical story of Tobias and Sarah from the book of Tobit set during the depression. The story was somewhat interesting and the writing was okay. Nothing to write home about. "

    — David, 3/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great book! Loved the story! Not at all is about what the title insinuates. "

    — Christina, 12/14/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Catholics are cannibals because they eat the body of Christ. "

    — Vianna, 9/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This novel grabbed me with its title and hooked me with its story. A cool coming of age novel based around Tobias as he leaves home to save the family. The hobos he meets along the way and his family in Texas are sure to have you smiling. Great book. "

    — Tracy, 8/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed this book. Loved the characters of Tobias Sarah and Craw. "

    — Eileen, 6/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A few funny parts. I'm glad it was short. "

    — Clacie, 5/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Surprisingly good book for $0.99 on Amazon. "

    — Colleen, 4/22/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Naughty, but in a nice way! And funny! "

    — Richel, 4/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " No, this is NOT literature but it's a good entertaining read...something that MOST "literature" isn't. "

    — Richard, 2/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Kind of hokey but an ok read. "

    — Elizabeth, 12/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was .99 on the kindle and I was entertained. Also he stops in St. Louis on his venture south. "

    — Ashley, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Awesome book.....lots of fun to read! "

    — Geri, 6/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i think anyone would enjoy this one - quick read, but not inconsequential in the end. an interesting huck finn type adventure, with a humorous tilt. I originally put three start, but i'm thinking it's really more 3.5 with a lean toward 4, so i upped the rating. give this one a shot. "

    — Mike, 5/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Nice short story for an afternoon read. "

    — Kimberly, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A VERY quick read but entertaining as hell. "

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

    " For a free download to the Kindle I took a chance. The story seemed a little rushed and choppy. Overall a cute adaptation of the tale of Sarah and Tobias from the Book of Tobit. I'll take a chance on more of Sam Torode's work. "

    — Beth, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not really dirty nor that much about the Bible, this is a charming coming of age story set in the depression era. This book is a charming and funny read. "

    — Lori, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " This book was so bad I didn't even finish it. Not interesting at all really. Boring story, bad writing…just not good. "

    — Ty, 4/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quick and easy read, enteratining, funny, and well written. "

    — Kelly, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I don't know if I can finish it. This book is just a string of annoying cliches. The fact that I am still reading it instead of moving on is annoying me too. Over half the way through, so it probably isn't going to greatly improve in the second half! "

    — Sarah, 4/19/2011