Remarkable Rogues: The Careers of Some Notable Criminals of Europe and America
Gelesen von David Wales
Charles Kingston
(4,558 Sterne; 78 Bewertungen)
The title and subtitle pretty much say it all. Twenty biographical sketches of people you would not want your son or daughter to marry. (Summary by David Wales) (8 hr 48 min)
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Bewertungen
Terribly, Diabolically Entertaining
(5 Sterne)
True Crimes, especially from court records over 100 years old, are not dissimilar to,that, attempted today! Some are childish, others, brilliant, while a few, are just vicious. My cup of Tea, exactly! I adore a solo project, and this is a wonderful Volunteer.
so many people are naive!
jaded_grl
(5 Sterne)
the reader does a fantastic job. i am going to look for more books by him. i love the way this book is written. each chapter is a short story (true accounts). and some of the chapters end so cutely with a play on words or the simple thought added to by the readers excellent fluctuations in tones. men and woman a like in this book are being scammed or committing murder and you hear it and it sounds SO obvious to you that the whole thing is a con - so it is just amazing how those people didnt see it too. time hasnt changed much - we still see people falling for fake emails in the hopes of doubling an investment.
An entertaining listen
Charlotte F
(5 Sterne)
David Wales' unique style of delivery suits this book perfectly. The book itself is written in a lively and engaging style that brings the stories to life. I'm only a few chapters in at the moment, but the 'rogues' so far have been new to me, which is another plus. Not sure how reliable the narrative might be - a presumably factual basis is augmented with liberal doses of imaginative flourish. More entertainment than history, I think, but all the more engaging for it.
A fascinating set of histories
Akku
(4 Sterne)
This is a fascinating set of semi contemporary accounts of various ne’er do wells who generally get their comeuppance. I find the casual xenophobic and occasionally misogynistic language quite hilarious and is absolutely of it’s time. Germans all being “huns” and so on. It all adds to the authenticity of it. It’s very entertainingly read although the reader occasionally gets so engrossed in his delivery he forgets to breath! I would enjoy hearing more from both the author and the reader, preferably together again
Outrageous and entertaining tales...
Cliff Pinchon
(5 Sterne)
The reader's deadpan delivery is an added bonus too.
Good read
Les
(5 Sterne)
great easy reader. Good book pretty much what the title says.
anyone catch Macbeth references? laugh to scorn the power of man
PaleHecate
(5 Sterne)
All true cringe stories.
Dima
(5 Sterne)
I especially liked story of Adam Worth.