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The 'Card' in question is Edward Henry Machin – his mother called him 'Denry.’ This light-hearted story is of his rise from humble beginnings as the son of a washerwoman and sempstress in the last quarter of the nineteenth century, in the pottery towns (which Arnold Bennett christened 'The Five Towns') of the English Midlands; how, by his own wits, enterprise and 'nerve' he rose to wealth, married bliss and public recognition as the youngest-ever mayor of his home town. “'And yet,' demanded Councillor Barlow, 'what’s he done? What great cause is he identified with?' |
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Reviewer: John in London - 5/24/2007 20:59Subject: Something you must hear This is a wonderful story written by a master story teller. Andy Minter's reading is simply the best audio book I have ever heard amateur or professional. Do try |
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Reviewer: TheBookworm - 11/4/2007 4:54 Subject: Andy's excellent Andy Minter is a professional quality reader and this is little gem of a story. (The BookWorm, Manchester, UK) |
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Reviewer: bup - 4/4/2008 13:57 Subject: Ferris Buehler in Edwardian England That's Denry Machin, the eponymous "card." It's a witty, wonderful "read," with lots of humor and some not unkind judgments of various classes of England at the time. Andy Minter's reading is superb. The production quality is almost professional − quite listenable − and is voice is all the way professional. |
Reviewer: Clanky - 10/10/2008 17:57Subject: The Card by Arnold Bennett Arnold Bennett once agains proves to be the consummate story−teller and Andy Minter, the consummate narrator. I enjoyed this story thoroughly. |
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Reviewer: Holland1 - 5/30/2009 16:55 Subject: Andy Minter- excellent reader I wanted to thank you Mr. Minter for reading the book "Wrong Box" by R.L. Stevenson. The writing came alive in your reading of it, and I thouroughly enjoyed your rendition of the good old Uncle, and the lawyer character also. Very funny! |
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Reviewer: Sandy Panda - 8/30/2009 17:06 Subject: Andy Minter- excellent reader He is a joy.Thank you,Andy. |
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Reviewer: mikezane - 9/9/2009 22:00 Subject: Neat Story And who doesn't like seeing an underdog come out on top? Dhenry (there's a name for ya!) is an average joe with a witty and mischievous desire to get into new things. Those new things provide him with adventure, love, wealth, and prestige. It's a fantasy, no doubt, but an endearing one. The reader has a pleasant voice; he is easy to listen to and understand. All in all, the book is a pleasure to listen to. Enjoy! |
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