The Third Angel: A Novel Audiobook, by Alice Hoffman Play Audiobook Sample

The Third Angel: A Novel Audiobook

The Third Angel: A Novel Audiobook, by Alice Hoffman Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Nancy Travis Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.88 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739366431

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

107

Longest Chapter Length:

05:36 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

11 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

04:20 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

39

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Publisher Description

A magical and stunningly original story that charts the lives of three women in love with the wrong men from the bestselling author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick, The Rules of Magic   “Headstrong women, reckless love affairs and a liberal dusting of the supernatural are the pleasurable trademarks of an Alice Hoffman novel. . . . [The Third Angel] should bewitch old fans and new readers alike.”—People  Headstrong Madeleine Heller finds herself hopelessly attracted to her sister’s fiancé. Frieda Lewis, a doctor’s daughter and a runaway, becomes the muse of an ill-fated rock star. And beautiful Bryn Evans is set to marry an Englishman while secretly obsessed with her ex-husband. At the heart of the novel is Lucy Green, who blames herself for a tragic accident she witnessed at the age of twelve, and who spends four decades searching for the Third Angel–the angel on earth who will renew her faith. Brilliantly evoking London’s King’s Road, Knightsbridge, and Kensington while moving effortlessly back in time, The Third Angel is a work of startling beauty about the unique, alchemical nature of love.

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"I really enjoy Alice Hoffman's books and this was no exception. This story is really three stories and it took me until the middle of the book to figure out what the title meant. The third story brought the book together and everything made sense. Very enjoyable. "

— Trudy (4 out of 5 stars)

The Third Angel Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.26315789473684 out of 53.26315789473684 out of 53.26315789473684 out of 53.26315789473684 out of 53.26315789473684 out of 5 (3.26)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I will definitely seek out more of her books - I plowed through this one and really enjoyed it "

    — Katie, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " While I thought the stories woven together with sort of interesting connections was a cool idea, I didn't like the first story at all and I was intrigued but not terribly into the second story either. I did really enjoy the third story, though, and felt that it sort of redeemed the rest of the book. This just wasn't one of my favorites overall. "

    — Angie, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The story of three women in love with the wrong men. Told in three different parts, I enjoyed it. "

    — Deborah, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read this after reading The Dovekeepers. I found that one so amazing and engrossing that this wasn't comparable. Not a bad read by any stretch, but not my favorite "

    — Christie, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A series of three stories about love and betrayal on the seventh floor of a London hotel, told in reverse chronological order. I read the whole book and then immediately reread the first two sections. My favorite section was the second, which took place in 1966. "

    — Courtenay, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is first book by Alice Hoffman that I have read. The story telling was very clever. The characters were very real and solid. I will definately be reading more the Hoffman's books. "

    — Nicole, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I have to admit the only reason why I read this book was because Jodi picoult was quoted on the back saying how great it was. Well...I may love her books but I couldn't disagree more. I found the book slow and a bit boring, I almost didn't get through it, it picked up towards the end by it took to long for the stories to intertwine and even felt like it was toooo intertwined! I have to say it was just weird and books like this make me mad bc I wasted time on it when they are so many others I would enjoy more. "

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

    " This was the first book that I read by Alice Hoffman. I really enjoyed how the stories were all intertwined, although at times I found myself trying to figure out if there was a reason for the connections other than chance. Ultimately I think the answer to that is no, which I found disappointing, and I think that is the reason why I'm only giving this three stars. "

    — Amy, 2/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Next to Story Sisters, this is my favorite of Hoffman's that I've read so far. I fell in love with the characters. "

    — Amy, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I didn't finish it. I didn't engage with the characters and didn't really care what happpened to them. "

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

    " I like the way this book was set during three different generations. I would recommend getting the print version of this book because you are going to want to do some flipping so you can see who was whom.... I plan on reading more Alice Hoffman... "

    — Jean, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Captivating story... Strange in some parts, but I really liked it! "

    — Holly, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Super fast read.....like how it all tied together! "

    — Jill, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Another book on cd, another enjoyable ride. This was really 3 stories in one, and I think I enjoyed the book more as it progressed and the stories became more entwined. "

    — Becky, 12/1/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beautifully written story told through the intersecting lives of 4 women. "

    — Robin, 11/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i love how the book goes back in time through the book and how you learn about the characters at first glanced over, a very creative writing style. "

    — Grayson, 11/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Strange. Hard to keep up with characters at first. "

    — Charlene, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Didn't love it as much as some of her other ones, but ultimately still a pretty good, well-paced read. "

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

    " I have always liked Alice Hoffman's books. She really gets to the heart of people so well "

    — Jane, 7/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Couldn't finish it. maybe I will come back to it someday, but there's too many other books in the world I want to read first. "

    — Nancy/girlsinthestacks.com, 7/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I'm generally a big fan of Alice Hoffman's books, but this one left me unsatisfied. The characters felt either silly or not believable in their life choices and while the way they were woven together was clever, it too, was not believable. Definitely not one of her better ones! "

    — Hollis, 6/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " She is one of my favourite authors so I always appreciate the magical quality of her books. "

    — Maria, 5/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I enjoyed the unusual structure of this novel but found the characters too thinly drawn. "

    — Lisa, 3/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I have always enjoyed Hoffman's books. This one is very good so far. "

    — Donna, 2/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I just adore Alice Hoffman's writing so this was something I thoroughly enjoyed- definitely pulls at the heart strings but makes you think about compassion for others as well. "

    — Anna, 12/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I found it fun that the characters intertwined in such unlikely ways, but I didn't love this book. "

    — Kaye, 9/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Real crap. I learned that if you are a well-known author you can put out crap and people will read it. I don't know if her other books are better, but her writing in this one was at a junior high level. "

    — Surabhi, 7/25/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book. Alice Hoffman usually has a bit of magic realism going on and this book was no exception. Her introduction and portrayal of the characters was so interesting. I'd definitely recommend this. "

    — Sally, 7/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I love Alice Hoffman, but not this book. "

    — Beth, 6/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I wanted to like this book but decided... Am just not interested in squabbles between siblings and adultery, unless, there is something worth reading between all the squabbles and there wasn't. "

    — Bonnie, 6/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I was left with a need to have a little bit more at the end, as though it wasn't quite the end of the story. I also needed to go back and mentally put the character tree together to make sure i had it straight. Overall a good read. "

    — Kerry, 6/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Will renew your faith in life. Absolutely stunning storytelling, as usual. "

    — Noel, 5/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Interesting twist in that story could be read forwards or backwards...Will have to read it backwards some time to see how it changes my perspectives. "

    — Sue, 5/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " See review of Dance, Dance, Dance. "

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

    " Interesting storyline! I like how the characters were woven together. "

    — Bonnie, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " just not my kind of book. "

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

    " Honestly did not really get this book - three stories about people and love and I know there was character carry-over between the 3 story lines, but it just didn't work for me... "

    — Rosann, 4/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A random find while on vacation, but an absolutely amazing book. "

    — Kelly, 4/19/2011

About Alice Hoffman

Alice Hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the Practical Magic series and the Oprah’s Book Club selection Here on Earth, among others. Eight of her novels have made the New York Times bestsellers list.

About Nancy Travis

Nancy Travis is an actress who is best known for her roles in feature films such as Three Men and a Baby, Three Men and a Little Lady, Greedy, and Fluke. She currently stars as Vanessa Baxter in the ABC television series Last Man Standing.