The Double Life Of Mr. Alfred Burton
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E. Phillips Oppenheim
(4,357 Sterne; 42 Bewertungen)
Alfred Burton, a smooth-talking salesman, is having a perfectly ordinary day on the job when he stumbles across a strange plant in an old house. What he doesn't realize is that the fruit of the plant, when eaten, will change not merely the entire course of his life, but in fact his very self. - Summary by Devorah Allen (6 hr 43 min)
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An interesting listen
Mark Shelby
(3,5 Sterne)
Is it a morality tale? Not sure. Maybe so if the moral is that money fixes everything. Or maybe, "shirking wealth, but ending up with it anyway" fixes everything? Or maybe, "How to be a letch by leaving your wife and son to pursue finer things..."
Thought provoking
Loloreads
(5 Sterne)
A great listen. Keeps you wondering what will happen right to the end. Also a good commentary on snobbery and reverse snobbery. I could not decide whether to feel happy or sad for Burton at the end.
personality of two
bahamajohn08
(5 Sterne)
I found this story compelling. I was always anticipating a certain reaction, when it would turn and go in another... which was surprising and entertaining. It kept my attention as the storyline wandered just enough to make nice adventure. One of the better books I've listened to that was perfect for a busy person.
A MODERN MORALITY TALE
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
I would never have expected such a remarkable study from Openheim. I have enjoyed several of his spy novels, but the unexpected depth of this work was surprising. It was extremely well done and we'll read.
Me
(5 Sterne)
not oppenheim's usual genre, but a very thought provoking book. definitely worth listening to! good readers as well.
Excellent story
Sherie Black
(5 Sterne)
Quite a perspective of class and life. Makes you think. Most readers did a good job