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White Doves at Morning Audiobook

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Read By: Will Patton, Ed Sala Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 7.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 5.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: July 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781442359093

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

34

Longest Chapter Length:

29:39 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

05:48 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

19:53 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

84

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Publisher Description

A riveting evocation of the Civil War, drawn from the true family history of "America's best novelist" (The Denver Post), JAMES LEE BURKE

1861. Two young Southerners, friends despite their differing political views and backgrounds, enlist in the 18th Louisiana regiment of the Confederate Army: Robert Perry, wealthy and privileged, and irreverent Willie Burke, the son of Irish immigrants, face the trials of battle and find redemption in the love of a passionate and committed abolitionist, Abigail Downing, and in the courageous struggle of Flower Jamison, a beautiful slave. Filled with a cast of unforgettable characters, and penetrating a landscape of shattering Civil War bloodshed as few novels have, this epic from an American literary giant endows readers with the gift of experiencing the past through new eyes, while its timeless prose style—at once luminous and brutal—ensures the legacy of this bloodiest of conflicts will never be lost.

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"James Lee Burke is a well known Louisiana author because of his crime novels This book is different. White Doves at Morning is the story of the Civil War and Reconstruction in New Iberia, Louisiana. It's realism makes this book different than other Civil War novels I have read. I loved the characters, and found myself cheering and booing as I read. Some of the scenes are violent and gut-wrenching, but that is Burke's style. He also fills this book with characters who are struggling to do the right thing, when doing the right thing puts them in danger. I loved this book, especially the writing style and the characters. I would recommend this one."

— Sue (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Violent, lyrical, and engrossing…The man has a touch of the poet in him.”

    — Washington Post Book World
  • “[A] Civil War blockbuster…Extraordinary.”

    — People
  • “Burke has created a cast of strong…characters; readers will warm to outspoken, irrepressible Willie as much as they deplore the evil Atkins…This moving morality play shows a different dimension of this gifted writer.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Starkly conveys the desperation felt by those who have no power or voice and vividly creates a sense of place and character. This novel parallels Paulette Jiles’ successful Enemy Women in its literary quality and use of family stories for background.”

    — Library Journal

White Doves at Morning Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 (4.00)
5 Stars: 13
4 Stars: 7
3 Stars: 6
2 Stars: 2
1 Stars: 1
Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
5 Stars: 2
4 Stars: 0
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Homerun, touchdown, overtime win...not enough idioms when you phrase a Will Patton read "

    — Dave, 1/31/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Lona Kramer, 12/10/2019
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good book not real detailed. "

    — Jenny, 2/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great characters, ended too abruptly (I wanted more!) "

    — Nancy, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love this author and his stories. They reflect his knowledge of history, literature, human nature and the Bible. "

    — Kathleen, 2/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not my favorite Civil War book by a sight, but has some impactful moments and some richly drawn characters. "

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

    " Ah, the American Civil War - rape, pillage and all the rest of it. Not the most gripping read I've read on the topic, but an ok story. "

    — Jane, 1/28/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " No rave reviews from Dad. "

    — Kate, 1/16/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Oh Mr. Burke. How do you do it? "

    — Stephanie, 1/14/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the plot of this book, but the dialogue was a little bland and the 21st century words and phrases in it made me lose interest. "

    — Jessica, 1/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " it was great.it was awesome.can't say much more about JLB. "

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

    " Was excited to read this because of the civil war period but found too many foul words so I stopped reading it. "

    — Sharon, 12/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good. Good characters and atmosphere. Civil war theme in the old South. "

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

    " Enjoy this series and listened to most while travelig to Mexico "

    — Boni, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The 1st few chapters of this book are AMAZING!!! I just think this book is one that you can learn from and use. So well written. Transported me right back to the Civil War. "

    — Brandon, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Really enjoyed reading this, perhaps more so since I was in the area relevant to the story while doing so. The ending was a bit disappointing for me, but not enough to detract my appreciation for Burke or Civil War era stories. "

    — Darian, 11/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Civil War; southern viewpoint; Louisiana setting. Uses people from his own antecedants. Very good but slow reading. "

    — Karen, 11/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book was completely different from the other books Burke wrote. This one is not a mystery, but more of a story of one of his relatives before, during, and after the Civil War. The descriptions and characters are fantastic. "

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

    " I struggled with the character's believability; they did not feel well-developed although they came more full-circle at the very end. Not one of my favorites. "

    — Christy, 9/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I wish I could give it 10 stars. This is James Lee Burke's novel about the Civil War and two of his ancestors who fought in it. "

    — Kathleen, 8/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an excellent novel about the Civil War, set in the neighborhood that Burke's protagonist, Detective Dave Robicheax, now inhabits. It is based on real people and has that wonderful Cajun-country feel that all Burke's Louisiana tales portray. "

    — Katie, 8/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Ah yes...the book that began my love affair with this author. James Lee Burke is an amazing descriptive writer. I can't say enough great things about him. This book is epic and spooky in all the right places. It also started me reading again after years and years of not. "

    — Terah, 8/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Think Cold Mountain, only with sharp teeth. A fresh look at the Civil War from the Southern point of view. "

    — Jerry, 5/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " James Lee Burke is one of best writers of our times. He is one of the few writers whose books I will purchase in hard cover because I can't wait for the paperback version to come out. "

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

    " Always love anything Burke writes. This was a departure from the Robeauceau series. About his ancestor, very interesting. "

    — Marianne, 4/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " AS FAR AS THE CIVIL WAR GOES, I AM NOT AN OFFICIONADO. THIS BOOK WILL BRING YOU CLOSE! "

    — Sherri, 2/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I tried James Lee Burke before but found his work too humid and violent and mosquitoey and gave up but this novel, about the Civil War, was really great. Should I give his regular books another try? "

    — Dereka, 12/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Set in mostly Louisiana, Civil War story--departure from his usual writing. "

    — Suzanne, 11/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Compelling book in true James Lee Burke style - unforgettable "

    — Lindsay, 7/30/2012

About James Lee Burke

James Lee Burke  is a New York Times bestselling author of forty novels and two short-story collections. He has won the Edgar Award, the CWA Gold Dagger, and the Grand Prix de Littérature Policière He was named Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America. His novel The Lost-Get Back Boogie was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and two of his books, Heaven’s Prisoners and Two for Texas, have been made into motion pictures.

About the Narrators

Will Patton is an award-winning actor and narrator. HIs narrations have earned the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration and also won dozens of AudioFile Earphones Awards. His numerous film credits include Remember the Titans, The Punisher, The Mothman Prophesies, Armageddon, and The Spitfire Grill. He starred in the TNT miniseries Into the West and on the CBS series The Agency and won Obie Awards in the theater for his performances in Fool for Love and What Did He See.

Ed Sala has narrated dozens of audio books throughout his career. His readings include Harlan Coben’s Tell No One, Stephen Sears’ Gettysburg, and Cormac MacCarthy’s Outer Dark.