Walter's Purple Heart

Name: Walter's Purple Heart
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (172 reviews)
Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde

Haunting Tale of Past Lives and Present Purpose

Written byCatherine Ryan Hyde

Narrated byKirby Heyborne

Length7h25m

Release dateApril 11, 2017

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.1 (172 ratings)

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Author	Catherine Ryan Hyde
Narrator	Kirby Heyborne
Runtime	7h25m
Published	April 11, 2017
Rating	★★★★★ 4.1 / 5 (172 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Metaphysical & Visionary
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

In 'Walter's Purple Heart', Catherine Ryan Hyde weaves a mesmerizing tale of two lives separated by decades. Michael Steeb, a 21-year-old pot farmer in 1980s Central California, finds himself haunted by vivid memories of a life he never lived - that of Walter, a young soldier killed in World War II. Hyde's prose is evocative, painting a vivid picture of both eras, while Kirby Heyborne's narration brings these worlds to life with remarkable nuance. Heyborne's ability to switch between Michael's laid-back California drawl and Walter's more formal, wartime cadence is nothing short of impressive, making this audiobook a distinctive listening experience.

Tags: Historical FictionContemporary FictionComing-of-AgeReincarnationWar StoriesEvocative Narration

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Expert narration by Kirby Heyborne brings every character and scene to life across 7h25m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

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I was immediately drawn into 'Walter's Purple Heart', not just by the intriguing premise, but by Kirby Heyborne's captivating narration. He effortlessly switches between Michael's present-day slacker and Walter's wartime past, making each voice distinct and authentic. The pacing is steady, allowing Hyde's exploration of Michael's growing awareness of his past life to unfold naturally. I found myself completely invested in both Michael's journey to understand his past and Walter's tragic story. However, I did find the ending a tad too neat, which was my only critique of this otherwise engrossing listen. Overall, 'Walter's Purple Heart' is a unique blend of historical fiction and contemporary coming-of-age story that kept me hooked until the very end.

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