Whirlwind by James Clavell audiobook

Whirlwind

By James Clavell
Read by Derek Perkins

Blackstone Publishing

The Asian Saga: Book 6

52.98 Hours 1
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    ISBN: 9781504617123

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The gripping epic novel of the 1979 Iranian Revolution by the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell The sixth book in James Clavell’s epic Asian Saga tells the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979—three weeks of passion, self-sacrifice, and heartbreak. When the Shah is thrown out of Iran, the nation’s turmoil becomes world headlines. Caught in this shifting world of fanaticism, ambition, duplicity, and violent death are the foreign helicopter pilots who have been servicing the oil fields up and down the country. Their one objective is to make a bold, concerted escape to safety across the Gulf.

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Summary

Summary

The gripping epic novel of the 1979 Iranian Revolution by the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell

The sixth book in James Clavell’s epic Asian Saga tells the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979—three weeks of passion, self-sacrifice, and heartbreak.

When the Shah is thrown out of Iran, the nation’s turmoil becomes world headlines. Caught in this shifting world of fanaticism, ambition, duplicity, and violent death are the foreign helicopter pilots who have been servicing the oil fields up and down the country. Their one objective is to make a bold, concerted escape to safety across the Gulf.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“James Clavell does more than entertain. He transports us into worlds we’ve not known, stimulating, educating, questioning…a wonder of detail.” Washington Post
“Clavell seems to creep inside the very soul of the land and the people…A damn good read.” Boston Herald
Whirlwind is strongly structured, skillfully plotted, rich in detail, and very entertaining. Clavell brings the grimness and grandeur of an ancient land to life.” San Francisco Chronicle
“So abundant in subplots, characters, intrigue, and atmosphere that its 1,000-plus pages seem barely adequate. Some of the most enjoyable reading around.” Daily Mail (London)
“The author handles the plot with all the confident authority of a ringmaster, keeping a half-dozen themes and a formidable cast of characters moving along at a cracking pace. By the end I was breathless and lost in admiration at the sheer professionalism of it all.” Sunday Telegraph (London)
Whirlwind is an achievement, distinguishable from dozens of zippy page-turners this year by the density of its experience of modern, tortured Iran.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“As usual in a Clavell novel the action sweeps across many lives: lovers, spies, fanatics, revolutionaries, friends, and betrayers. British, Finnish, American, and Iranian, all are caught up in a deadly religious and political upheaval. Clavell effectively portrays the chilling and bewildering encounters when Westernized lifestyle clashes with harsh ancient traditions.” Library Journal

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Author Bio: James Clavell

Author Bio: James Clavell

James Clavell (1921–1994) was a novelist, screenwriter, director, and World War II veteran and prisoner of war. He is best known for his epic Asian Saga novels, which launched with the 1962 bestseller King Rat, and their televised adaptations. He also wrote screenplays for such films as The Great Escape and The Fly, and was a writer, director, and producer on To Sir, with Love. His books Shōgun, Noble House, Tai-Pan, and Whirlwind were #1 New York Times bestsellers.

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Available Formats : Digital Download, Digital Rental
Category: Fiction/Thrillers/Suspense
Runtime: 52.98
Audience: Adult
Language: English