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 Mike Engleby says things that others dare not even think. When the novel opens in the 1970s, he is a university student, having survived a "traditional" school. A man devoid of scruple or self-pity, Engleby provides a disarmingly frank account of English education. Yet beneath the disturbing surface of his observations lies an unfolding mystery of gripping power. One of his contemporaries unaccountably disappears, and as we follow Engleby's career, which brings us up to the present day, we are led to ask: is Engleby capable of telling the whole truth?©2007 Sebastian Faulks; (P)2007 W F Howes Ltd Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Fiction Scary Thought-Provoking Mystery
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This book really sucks you into its main character Mike Engleby and has you thinking, doubting, worrying and sharing his experiences almost as a part of him. It is subtle in its dark undertones and although you might guess the eventual outcome half way through, the telling is still transfixing.

A thoroughly enjoyable listen supurbly narrated and vividly brought to life.

Highly recommneded!

Supurb character study

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Highly recommended. Faulks is such a superb writer and the narrator really brings the characters and story to life. This was one that I really couldn't put down.

Excellent story with superb narration

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Not a happy book, but a fascinating and even thrilling listen - and the narration was absolutely superb. Would recommend to Faulks fans old and new.

Perfect narration of a wonderful book

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This is my first Faulks book and I loved it. However I know people who 'read' the book and struggled with it. I beleive the quality of the narration of the book, greatly adds to the listening experience. Another tale that I will be listening to again.

Fantastic gripping tale

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First off, the narrator was excellent. One of the best I've heard. And the story. Absolutely fascinating. Thoroughly recommend.

Mesmerising.

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