Unabridged Audiobook
This was so beautifully and lovingly written. I need to see more of Verghese's books. I could not stop listening.
I loved this book and the narrator. I have worked in the operating rooms for many years in various capacities. I even worked at the University of Colorado Medical Center while Dr. Thomas Starzl was doing his “pioneering work establishing the field of liver transplant surgery.” He was a very gifted surgeon.
This must truly be one of the most wonderful books i have ever read (I have actually read it as well as listened) It is exquisite - the writing, the story, the characters in it - absolutely extraordinary. Dr Verghese writes from the depth of his spirit and vision - one follows the story wholly engaged with heart and mind - a rare and wonderful experience. And as for the narration- Sunil Malhotra catches every nuance of feeling, of expression so absolutely perfectly. One feels as if he lives through the voice and soul of each character. The beauty and depth of the writing is matched word for word by his profoundly sensitive narration. An amazing experience.
This book took me into another place and time, and keep me entertained there through the twisting story of these unfortunate twins born under unusual circumstances. This author can weave a tale!
Beautifully written! This is the second novel I have listened to by Abraham Verghese. Loved them both!!! Thank you Abraham!
A fascinating read that challenged your vocabulary and imagination.
Beautifully written. Captivating. Narrator was spot on.
Excellent book! Awesome narrator. Extremely long—-hard to finish for bookclub, but made for great discussion. May have had too much unnecessary medical detail. But really enjoyed it
captivating family saga, set in Ethiopia. A great opportunity to learn of another culture, A wonderful book. I was sad to end it.
I absolutely loved this book. It was so well written, engaging and the narrator was excellent…
I just couldn’t get into this book and I tried hard because it used up one monthly credit. It just had too many people to keep track of. Just wasn’t what I wanted!
Good book but very slow. For a non health professional there is too much detail on surgeries and other medical infomation. Narration was slow
Amazing! This is a must read!!!
Excellent story,well written. I hope to hear more of Abraham's books.
Simply adored this book and the narration. What a truly lovely and touching story. Still thinking of the characters weeks after completing it.
This was amazing story and the narrator was fantastic, I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Could not enjoy more. The narrator is sensational.
I tried....I really did. I read the reviews and do not understand the love. Couldn't get past a couple hours.
Best book i've read in a long time. Character are real and they infiltrate your mind, I felt alone once finished. he ties up every little detail, and does so with flair.
Beautifully written and narrated. This novel spans a few continents with a solid cast of characters. I could not stop listening.
Very well written and interesting book. A little slow at times but kept me interested and wondering all through it. End was a little less interesting but still ok. Learned a lot about Ethiopia and its history by reading it. A little too graphic in some of medical proceedures but I did not listen to that too closely.
Beautifully written and narrated. A very well crafted story that comes full circle.
An amazing tale of the humanity, humility, and compassion. A story of what it means to love the world of medicine and the patients we treat. Verghese is one of the best bringing a richness to his characters that is hard to find in many books today. Definitely on my top ten list, can't wait to read/listen to more from Verghese.
Couldn't get past the 1st disc don't see how anyone could possibly listen to 19 disc!
Cutting For Stone is one book you should skip. The plot is completely implausible, and repeatedly makes leaps that are not only illogical, but irritating. The characters are implausible as well, particularly that of the nun who manages to hide her pregnancy (with twins, no less!) in order to spare her lover the never-explained dilemma of becoming a father. From this beginning, the story weaves across decades and continents, seemingly without sense. Or much interest, for that matter. I read an interview with the author on-line, in which he was asked about the Ethiopian history contained in the book, which I thought was the sole redeeming feature of it. He took that one pleasure away, however, by admitting that the history was bogus. He had to "modify" actual history to fit his plot line. Why not modify the atrocious plot instead?
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