The Spy


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(4.2 stars; 106 reviews)

James Fenimore Cooper's second novel, The Spy (1821), is based on Sir Walter Scott's Waverly series, and tells an adventure tale about the American Revolution. The protagonist is Harvey Birch, a supposed loyalist who actually is a spy for George Washington, disguised as 'Mr Harper.' The book brought Cooper fame and wealth, and is regarded as the first great success in American fiction.
(Summary by Gord MacKenzie) (16 hr 44 min)

Chapitres

James Fenimore Cooper 33:53 Lu par Gord Mackenzie
Author's Introduction 12:51 Lu par Gord Mackenzie
Chapter 1 31:33 Lu par Gord Mackenzie
Chapter 2 23:34 Lu par Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Chapter 3 31:48 Lu par Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Chapter 4 36:41 Lu par Kara Shallenberg (1969-2023)
Chapter 5 25:39 Lu par Maureen S. O'Brien
Chapter 6 35:26 Lu par Maureen S. O'Brien
Chapter 7 39:47 Lu par Maureen S. O'Brien
Chapter 8 32:53 Lu par Hugh McGuire
Chapter 9 26:05 Lu par Hugh McGuire
Chapter 10 31:51 Lu par Hugh McGuire
Chapter 11 23:21 Lu par Caroline Morse
Chapter 12 18:53 Lu par Caroline Morse
Chapter 13 24:54 Lu par Caroline Morse
Chapter 14 23:13 Lu par Kymm Zuckert
Chapter 15 12:24 Lu par Mike Wilson
Chapter 16 25:38 Lu par Kymm Zuckert
Chapter 17 14:33 Lu par Ben Douglas
Chapter 18 21:16 Lu par Fox in the Stars
Chapter 19 27:56 Lu par Anita Roy Dobbs
Chapter 20 28:02 Lu par Gesine
Chapter 21 41:40 Lu par Gesine
Chapter 22 41:37 Lu par Gesine
Chapter 23 28:48 Lu par Gord Mackenzie
Chapter 24 29:23 Lu par Gord Mackenzie
Chapter 25 17:17 Lu par Gord Mackenzie
Chapter 26 31:05 Lu par Anita Roy Dobbs
Chapter 27 27:49 Lu par Anita Roy Dobbs
Chapter 28 38:11 Lu par Anita Roy Dobbs
Chapter 29 26:09 Lu par Chris Vee
Chapter 30 32:50 Lu par Chris Vee
Chapte 31 19:19 Lu par Chris Vee
Chapter 32 31:54 Lu par Betsie Bush
Chapter 33 22:48 Lu par Betsie Bush
Chapter 34 16:11 Lu par Chip
Chapter 35 16:53 Lu par Chip

Critiques

waste of my time


(1 stars)

this book has a terrible writing style way to hard to understand what is going on through most of the story >:(


(2 stars)

Too many readers, lost the context of the book as a result

A little hard to follow…


(3.5 stars)

This might be an excellent book for a single reader to take on someday and make a second version. The reason is, this book is a bit hard to follow with the voice and sound quality changes. That being said, thank you narrators for you time- I greatly appreciate all you do. Your volunteer readings give me hours of pleasure. As for the actual book, it’s a bit melodramatic in sections—-swooning females, death bed revelations, a dastardly bridegroom. I wanted to tell a few of the woman to “pull yourself together!” Lol. Worth a listen to if you want to say you’ve read some Fenimore Cooper.

Delightful


(5 stars)

I love James Fenimore Cooper; his style of writing suits me well. I think Sam Clemens was just a little jealous when he wrote that book about his errors. Some write like a patchwork comforter (Mark Twain), others like a lace doile (Cooper). Both are enjoyable. And the whole historical aspect was wonderful.

Interesting read


(4 stars)

The story may not be riveting but it gives an interesting glimpse into the complex political stituation of the American war of Independence. The majority of the readers are very good. You may want to get used to the word "female" being employed to designate women and girls...


(2 stars)

a story about a double agent whose boss wants him executed that refuses a pitiful pay and then hides from society as a penniless tramp. As if governments just use their momentary hero's then promptly cast them out with a soul full post trauma?

excellent book!


(4 stars)

variation in readers did make some of it hard to follow from chapter to chapter, but this is still a suspenseful, engaging, and riveting listen.


(0.5 stars)

The reading style of the readers what is slow and disturbing. Could not get past chapter 2. I wish the book had better readers