Bomber (1970) - Len Deighton

Category: Adults, Historical Fiction, Military
Language: EnglishKeywords: 1943 Allied Air Raid Word War II
Written by Len Deighton
Read by James Faulkner
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged
Length: 17.75 hrs.
Original Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Bomber is a novel about the realities of war. There are no victors, no vanquished. There are simply those who remain alive, and those who die.
Bomber follows the progress of an Allied air raid through a period of 24 hours in the summer of 1943, portraying all the participants in a terrifying drama, both in the air and on the ground, in Britain and in Germany. In its documentary style, it is unique. In its emotional power, it is overwhelming.
Len Deighton has been equally acclaimed as a novelist and as an historian. In Bomber he has combined both talents to produce a masterpiece.
“BOMBER shatters the myths of glory-based wartime fly-boy stories. Len Deighton’s portrayal of a single day during WWII serves to knock readers right between the eyes with the raw ugliness of armed conflict. James Faulkner adds to this memorable experience through his wonderful vocal impressions of this large and complex cast of characters. He seems to somehow project the essence of major characters into his reading. Action sequences are presented with real emotion that draws listeners into each dogfight and interpersonal conflict. Although the book does lose a bit of steam at midpoint, Faulkner’s presentation keeps listeners on track to a conclusion that is worth the wait.”– AudioFile 2002
This is not my rip. I thank to original uploader who ripped it from disk. I have left it as I found it, with disk indexing included.
Length: 17.75 hrs.
Original Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers

Bomber is a novel about the realities of war. There are no victors, no vanquished. There are simply those who remain alive, and those who die.

Bomber follows the progress of an Allied air raid through a period of 24 hours in the summer of 1943, portraying all the participants in a terrifying drama, both in the air and on the ground, in Britain and in Germany. In its documentary style, it is unique. In its emotional power, it is overwhelming.

Len Deighton has been equally acclaimed as a novelist and as an historian. In Bomber he has combined both talents to produce a masterpiece.

“BOMBER shatters the myths of glory-based wartime fly-boy stories. Len Deighton’s portrayal of a single day during WWII serves to knock readers right between the eyes with the raw ugliness of armed conflict. James Faulkner adds to this memorable experience through his wonderful vocal impressions of this large and complex cast of characters. He seems to somehow project the essence of major characters into his reading. Action sequences are presented with real emotion that draws listeners into each dogfight and interpersonal conflict. Although the book does lose a bit of steam at midpoint, Faulkner’s presentation keeps listeners on track to a conclusion that is worth the wait.”– AudioFile 2002

This is not my rip. I thank to original uploader who ripped it from disk. I have left it as I found it, with disk indexing included.