This Rebel Heart by Katherine Locke

This Rebel Heart

Colorless Budapest, Colorful Revolution

Written byKatherine Locke
Length11h34m
Release dateApril 5, 2022
LanguageEnglish
★★★★ 4.2 (26 ratings)

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AuthorKatherine Locke
NarratorKathleen Gati, Steven Jay Cohen
Runtime11h34m
PublishedApril 5, 2022
Rating★★★★ 4.2 / 5 (26 ratings)
CategoriesTeen & Young Adult, Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ+
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

In 'This Rebel Heart', Katherine Locke paints a stark, black-and-white portrait of post-WWII Budapest, where the only color comes from the fiery spirit of its youth. This is historical fiction at its most immediate, a gripping account of the 1956 Hungarian revolution that feels as timely as today's headlines. What sets this audiobook apart is its unique fabulist narrative, blending reality with myth, and its distinctive colorless aesthetic, which becomes a powerful metaphor for the suffocating grip of Communism. Kathleen Gati and Steven Jay Cohen's narration brings this world to life, their voices weaving together to create a tense, atmospheric listening experience.

Tags: Historical FictionYoung AdultRevolutionary StoriesCold War EraDual NarrationAtmospheric ListeningTimely Topics

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Editor's Review ★★★★

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Listening to 'This Rebel Heart' is like stepping into a time machine, dropping you right into the heart of a city on the brink. Locke's prose is taut, her characters vivid, and her storytelling masterful. The dual narration by Kathleen Gati and Steven Jay Cohen is a standout feature, their voices perfectly capturing the tension and emotion of the story. Gati's portrayal of the fierce, determined Blythe is particularly noteworthy, while Cohen's warm, resonant voice brings a depth and gravitas to the narrative. The pacing is excellent, building to a thrilling climax that had me on the edge of my seat. My only critique? The abrupt ending felt a tad rushed, leaving me craving more. But overall, this is a powerful, poignant listen that's not to be missed.

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