In the Shadow of the Banyan

Survival and Hope in War-Torn Cambodia

Written byVaddey Ratner

Narrated byGreta Lee

Length13h19m

Release dateAugust 7, 2012

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Biographical Fiction

Languageenglish

★★★★★ 4.3 (114 ratings)

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Author	Vaddey Ratner
Narrator	Greta Lee
Runtime	13h19m
Published	August 7, 2012
Rating	★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (114 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Biographical Fiction, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction, World Literature, United States, Asian American & Pacific Islander
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

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About This Audiobook

Experience the power of resilience and hope through the eyes of a young girl during the Cambodian genocide. ‘In the Shadow of the Banyan’ weaves together historical tragedy with profound beauty, capturing the spirit of a nation under siege. Greta Lee’s narration is both poignant and vibrant, bringing Ratner’s lush storytelling to life in an audiobook that demands your attention from start to finish.

Tags: Cambodian genocidesurvival narrativefictional biographyresiliencehistorical fiction

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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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Greta Lee’s voice is nothing short of magical as she brings Vaddey Ratner’s story to life. Her performance is nuanced, shifting effortlessly between the innocence of the young protagonist and the gravity of her experiences. The narrative is meticulously crafted, with vivid descriptions that transport listeners to a world both devastatingly real and breathtakingly beautiful. Despite its heavy subject matter, this audiobook maintains an uplifting tone, making it impossible to look away. However, some passages can feel overly poetic, which may slow down the pacing for those eager to move through the story more quickly. Still, the emotional depth and storytelling brilliance make ‘In the Shadow of the Banyan’ a compelling listen.

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