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Blaze
- Narrated by: Ron McLarty
- Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins
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Summary
Clay Blaisdell is one big mother, but his capers were just small-time until he met George Rackley. George introduced him to a hundred cons and one big idea: kidnapping the child of rich parents.
The Gerards are filthy rich, and the last twig on the family tree could be worth millions. There's only one problem: by the time the deal goes down, the brains of the partnership is dead. Or is he? Now Blaze is running into the teeth of a howling storm, and the cops are closing in. He's got a baby as a hostage, and the Crime of the Century just turned into a race against time in the white hell of the Maine woods.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-10-23
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not kings normal standard but very readable and great vocal performance by actor thanks
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- Melancholy Harold
- 02-09-20
Great story
This Bachman/King story was enjoyable from beginning to end. An usual story with a main character that jumped out of the pages (or whatever the audio equivalent is). The narration was first class; perfect for the book. Both Blaze and George were characterized brilliantly. Highly recommended.
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- Vic W
- 23-12-22
Stephen King Magnificence
I have read every SK novel, short story and essay Blaze is something different It is overwhelming in it’s sadness and beauty Blaze was written around 50 years ago It is heartbreaking to know that the world has not changed towards people who we regard as ‘different’ You were correct in your introduction Mr King I wept and I am grateful that your novel from long ago reminded me that I still have the capacity to care.
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- Alex
- 22-07-15
Awesome
What did you like most about Blaze?
I loved Blaze himself, despite being a criminal he was at heart a good man and a victim of circumstances
What was one of the most memorable moments of Blaze?
Don't really want to say, it would spoil the book!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
The ones with Joe
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
I loved this book. Stephen King at his best, despite what his introduction said. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
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- Eileen McMurdo
- 21-09-21
decent story as you would expect from Stephen King
Great reading from Ron too. I really felt the differences in the characters. I would recommend.
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- Selina
- 19-01-20
Great story
I loved this book. After a long break from books, I found it hard to sit down with a book and read, so I thought I would start with audiobooks while doing chores. This book changed that, as I found myself finding things to do just so I could listen to it more.
I found my heart going out to Blaze, a guy who had been given a hard start in life, and used by most he crossed paths with. A criminal with a big heart.
King apologises at the start of this book by saying he doesn't think it's very good but I disagree, I enjoyed it throughly and I am so glad I gave it a chance.
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- Chris D
- 19-01-22
Awesome story
I didn’t know what to expect as King played it down a little at the start, but I really enjoyed it. Blaze is a great character and definitely has more to him than he or anyone knows. Great performance too.
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- evolsound
- 01-05-21
Great listen. Great story really enjoyed it.
Great listen, Great story really enjoyed it. looking forward to the next book to listen too.
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- Rachel
- 17-08-08
Didn't finish
I did stick to this as hard and for as long as I could, about two thirds. I know it's not supposed to be one of Steven King's best, but it's really awful. I can't believe he let it be published, it is an embarrassment to him. The Characters are painful, and I just couldn't get in to it.
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- Ian Worcester
- 24-05-22
Not great
Good at the start and I was drawn into the storyline but I struggled to finish it. I was left wishing I hadn’t bothered and as an aside I wish SK would leave out his political bias from some of his books.
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