Whitethorn Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I loved every second of this book. "

" Loved this book - similar to the Power of One, but I cried in this one! "

" A powerful and descriptive tale of an orphan's search for meaning and acceptance in life. Whitethorn is populated by a cast of memorable characters. This wonderful novel contains much intelligent, witty, and even tragic dialogue. The many settings featured in this story came alive excitedly and vividly in my mind. The narrative was spellbinding and completely compelling. Whitethorn once again proves that Bryce Courtney is an exceptional storyteller. "

" A great story spoiled by the last 2 sentences. "

" Enjoyed this an easy read .The story of South Africa through the voice of one young boy as he grows into a man. "

" The main character is likeable and easy to connect with and the events stay with you long after you're done reading. "

" Bryce Courtenay is a very good story teller, eventhough he sometimes takes sooooo long to get through a story. Very well written and bold. Thsi book might make some people angry though..... "

" Loved it made me read more of Bryce! "

" Loved this novel....as the years go by through the main character's life each portion of his life reads like a small novel, each one as good as the last. Love Bryce Courtenay's books :o)) "

" I really enjoyed this book. The part that deals with Kenya was particularly interesting in the light of recent events there. "

" Bryce Courtenay has done it again! "

" Very, very good. Interesting to read some South African history too. And, yes, I cried! "

" Took a while for me to finish so not particularly enthralling. "

" One of my all time favorite books about South Africa. Well written and the characters are forever in your mind. "

" Unfortunately this book got very bogged down in the middle after what I deemed a promising start... I never finished it! "

" This book is great! I loved it. "

" Dark at times, moving and worth reading. Not as good as The Power of One but still well worth it. "

" A great novel that is very similar to power of one, I would highly reccommend "

" I enjoyed this book, that follows the life of a young South African orphan as he struggles to find his place in South African society. He is also seeking justice for a friend who was murdered. I felt the book dragged in parts but overall it was a good read. "

" Thought this was very similar to the power of one "

" this was a lot like "the power of one". if i hadn't already read that, i might have enjoyed this book more. "

" Loved Bryce Courtenay's writing. He usually includes some true event or happening in his books and surrounds it with a story. "

" Revisting some Power of One themes here but it was still a very enjoyable read. I will be rereading Power now and getting back into more if his books. I forgot how much I liked him. "

" This book is pretty good. Its really long in some places but good. "

" The Kenyan research was a little haphazzard. He did a good job with the Pirouette char. "

" I enjoyed this book, that follows the life of a young South African orphan as he struggles to find his place in South African society. He is also seeking justice for a friend who was murdered. I felt the book dragged in parts but overall it was a good read. "

" Bryce Courtenay is a very good story teller, eventhough he sometimes takes sooooo long to get through a story. Very well written and bold. Thsi book might make some people angry though..... "

" After reading a few reviews I was prepared for an interesting beginning and not as interesting ending, so it was a lovely surprise to enjoy every part! My favorite part was the history and how the whole story came together. "

" The best book I've read this far. "

" This book is great! I loved it. "

" Several parts of the 800+ pages could have been omitted--they added nothing to the story..there are lots of similarities to Power of One...but I think it was still a good story. "

" Pretty much a re-hash of Power of One. There are plot and character elements which are so similar it's ridiculous - growing up as the lone English boy in an aggressive Afrikaner community, boxing, a murdered black friend, becoming a lawyer and so on. "

" The main character is likeable and easy to connect with and the events stay with you long after you're done reading. "

" Beautifully written. I could not put it down. For anyone who has had any contact with South Africa it will bring back memories (good and bad). "

" Unfortunately this book got very bogged down in the middle after what I deemed a promising start... I never finished it! "