Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! We use cookies to improve our website and give you the best service possible. But Lin can't leave the Island City: Karla, and a fatal Need help? Narrated by: Travis Baldree Series: Cradle, Book 12 Length: 16 hrs and 13 mins Release date: 06-06-23 Language: English Not rated yet Regular price: $29.95 Pre-order: Free with 30-day trial Defiance of the Fall 9 By: TheFirstDefier, JF Brink Narrated by: Pavi Proczko Series: Defiance of the Fall, Book 9 Length: 22 hrs and 34 mins I have been searching for this too. The audiobooks subreddit is a community of audiobibliophiles sharing and looking for their next great listen. This novel could have been set anywhere, as the author routinely fell into overly flowery, yet not descriptive, language to describe the setting and atmosphere. Gregory David Roberts retired from public life in 2014 to devote time to his family and new writing projects. Helen Naylor. God knows what the editor did; as the amount of word overuse and lyrical repetition was rife! February 7, 2023. A profound, epic thriller set in Bombaya standalone novel and a sequel to the international bestseller Shantaram . Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Is a character like Madame Zhou even remotely realistic? Shantaram introduced millions of readers to a cast of unforgettable characters through Lin, an Australian fugitive, working as a passport forger for a branch of the Bombay mafia. This novel stands on it's own and maybe should. . Also, half of both the narration and sound quality is terrible. A powerful novel that tells so much in its massive narrative. , he spent ten years working as an ambassador for charitable and social justice organisations, and as a philosophical consultant to leaders and philanthropic foundations. We also use these cookies to understand how customers use our services (for example, by measuring site visits) so we can make improvements. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It is hard not to judge an author by what he has written before. The book has gone on to occupy a distinctive and deserving place in an emerging genre of Bombay noir. Fans of Vikram Seth, John Irving and David Mitchell will love Shantaram and The Mountain Shadow. Read a free preview of the first five chapters here. This book continues the story of Shantaram and resolves many of the themes left unresolved in the first book. media tycoon. : . Some characters appeared in Shantaram, others are introduced for the first time, including Navida Der, a half-Irish, half-Indian detective, and Edras, a philosopher with fundamental beliefs. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It is a tome - nay, a mountain of a book - at well over 800 pages, and it will inevitably invite comparison with the latter, as Lin, once again, is the main protagonist, together with some of the characters . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2019. The Mountain Shadow is more about Lin trying to find his way in a changing Bombay. Praise for The Mountain Shadow: "Roberts is brilliant at creating a sense of menace and projecting the constant tension of the escaped convict, living on his wits, waiting to be murdered or betrayed at any moment . I was first given Shantaram on a flight to Singapore back in 2009. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2022. She will inspire untold numbers of souls with this story, for her victory is a win on behalf of all of us.Elizabeth Gilbert, This title is due for release on February 1, 2022. The first glimpse of the sea on Marine Drive filled my heart, if not my head. This love is diluted more because of his relationship with Lisa and Karla's marriage (a protest union) with Ranjit, but Roberts explores the lingering nature of these two characters and the magnetism they possess. If you hold Shantaram in high regard you do not need to read this book. In 2021, GDR published The Spiritual Path, which takes us on a gripping personal journey of wonder and insight into science, belief, faith and devotion, where Roberts describes the step-by-step path, he followed in search of spiritual connection. He is now a full-time writer and lives in Bombay. These products will be playable exclusively on the Downpour.com apps, available for iOS and Android devices. I absolutely loved shantaram. As the story opens, the reader is taken two years past the end of Shantaram, presumably the latter portion of the 1980s, with Lin in a stable relationship with Lisa, whose presence peppered the narrative of the past novel as her character developed. We will send you an email as soon as this title is available. By using our website, you agree to our cookie policy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2019. Amazing characters with interesting stories and a fast-paced plot made this book un-put-downable! Mountain Shadow doesn't exist as an audiobook, I mean no one was paid to make an audiobook out of it, so far only the ebook is available. In The "The Mountain Shadow By Gregory David Roberts", "Book Review: The Mountain Shadow by Gregory David Roberts", "The Mountain Shadow by Gregory David Roberts", "The Mountain Shadow review: A sequel that falls far short of its predecessor", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Mountain_Shadow&oldid=1149783222, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 11:48. I know this is an old thread, but thought yall would be interested to know that this will be released as an audio book on Audible on February 8th, 2023! I am surprised no one has picked it up before now. Have questions? And I rode, with my friends, into the end of everything. . Read By: Brian Hutchison, Richard Ferrone Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc. If you read it expecting it to be Shantaram, you will be one of the many disappointed fans. Unfortunately, I wish I hadn't picked it up. The first glimpse of the sea on Marine Drive filled my heart, if not my head. Caleb and Joshua Roar to Life in this High-Impact Old Testament Saga Two men were brave enough to tell the truth about what awaited the Hebrews in Canaan. And I rode, with my friends, into the . It has been two years since the events in Shantaram, and since Lin lost two people he had come to love: his father figure, Khaderbhai, and his soul mate, Karla, married to a handsome Indian media tycoon. In The Mountain Shadow, the long-awaited sequel, Lin must find his way in a Bombay run by a different generation of mafia dons, playing by a different set of rules. It has been two years since the events in Shantaram, and since Lin lost two people he had come to love: his father figure, Khaderbhai, and his soul mate, Karla, married to a . A profound, epic thriller set in Bombaya standalone novel and a sequel to the international bestseller Shantaram. I turned away from the red shadow. Lin returns from a smuggling trip to a city that seems to have changed too much, too soon. With adventures that take Lin up the side of a mountain and into the Sri Lankan Civil War, Roberts matches the power of Shantaram while offering new insight into the life of a man who is off the grid while being so very connected to those around him. There was a problem loading your book clubs. From the slave pits of Egypt to the efforts of an eighty-five-year-old Caleb as he drives out the last of the giants, Shadow of the Mountain is a vivid portrait of two of God's chosen champions, and a meditation on masculine mentorship and the challenges and blessings of growing older. Please try again. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Ratings. But Lin can't leave the Island City: Karla, and a fatal promise, won't let him go. , ISBN-10 Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more. 1. I turned away from the red shadow. thinking about my own part in the madness. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 February 2023. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Ratings. The only saving grace being Didier, whose lavish and camp quips made me chuckle throughout! In 2021, GDR published The Spiritual Path, which takes us on a gripping personal journey of wonder and insight into science, belief, faith and devotion, where Roberts describes the step-by-step path, he followed in search of spiritual connection. I bought this book because I liked the cover. Though I enjoyed the writing style, I could not connect with the street rules of male criminal gangs in Bombay. And I rode, with my friends, into the end of everything. Lin journeys to the mountain where he finds wisdom and friendship in a spiritual philosopher and teacher. Hollywood rights were scooped up (though a film has yet to be made). , and since Lin lost two people he had come to love: his father figure, Khaderbhai, and his soul mate, Karla, married to a handsome Indian media tycoon. 6209 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., Ste 303 St. Peters, MO, 63304. Recaptured, he served out his sentence and Available for every device and every reading app, this is the only edition anywhere with nearly 100 pages of deleted scenes, the love poetry of Lin and Karla, four versions of the first chapter, an epic Q&A with GDR himself, and more! The interaction between Lin and Karla feels more like a gameshow of one liners than a relationship of soulmates. We dont share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we dont sell your information to others. , and since Lin lost two people he had come to love: his father figure, Khaderbhai, and his soul mate, Karla, married to a handsome Indian media tycoon. Ratings. OK, let me just say that Shantaram is one of my all time favourite books. Narrated by: Jeff Woodman. Great fun - particularly all the mafia gangster shit, not so much the attempts at some deep philosophy of life. It has been two years since the events in Shantaram, and since Lin lost two people he had come to love: his father figure, Khaderbhai, and his soul mate, Karla, married to a handsome Indian All Rights Reserved. Unabridged Audiobook. To add the following enhancements to your purchase, choose a different seller. The characters were difficult to follow, the Indian names unnatural to my mind. 1. One will become a friend, one an enemy, one will try to kill Lin, one will be killed by anotherSome characters appeared in Shantaram, others are introduced for the first time, including Navida Der, a half-Irish, half-Indian detective, and Edras, a philosopher with fundamental beliefs. Now Lin has to fulfill the last assignment given to him by Kaderbhaito win the trust of the sage living on the mountain, to save his head in the uncontrollably flaring conflict of the new mafia leaders, but, most importantly, to find love and faith. I turned away from the red shadow. Shantaram remains one of my favorite books. I stopped thinking about my own part in the madness. Audible Studios. He earned many AudioFile Earphones Awards, including being named the 2011 Best Voice in Mystery and Suspense as well as the 2009 Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy. A sequel to SHANTARAM but equally a standalone novel, The Mountain Shadow follows Lin on further adventures in shadowy worlds and cultures. In. Lin returns from a smuggling trip to a city that seems to have changed too much, too soon. Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018. GDR retired from public life in 2014 to devote time to his family and new writing projects. I stopped thinking of that pyramid of killers, and Sanjay's improvidence. Shadow of the Mountain is sure to ignite a love for the Old Testament in popular culture. Sentenced to nineteen years in prison for armed robbery, he escaped and spent ten of his fugitive years in Bombay, where he promise, won't let him go. Unabridged Audiobook. As Lin decides to put the Mafia behind him, he must plan his exit carefully, so as not to become a complete pariah. So far I have not found it in German or English but perhaps I . Clare's grandfather has been found frozen in a glacier, 74 years after a climbing accident. These products will be playable exclusively on the BlackstoneLibrary.com apps, available for iOS and Android devices. . From his early days as a mercenary for Pharaoh in Egypt watching the Hebrews suffer under the yoke of slavery, all the way through a desperate fight with giants in the dark forests of the hill country, this is a story filled with epic battles, gritty intensity, and supernatural events that made Graham's Lion of War series a hit. Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2015. If someone asked me what the book was about, I would have to say everything, everything in the world. The sequel to the international bestseller Shantaram. GDR's descriptions make one long for the streets of Bombay. In The Mountain Shadow, the long awaited sequel, Lin must find his way in . 223 ratings27 reviews. Most of the leading characters come across as bigoted and self absorbed with Both Karla and Lin really starting to grate on me after a while!!! In The Mountain Shadow, the long awaited sequel, Lin must find his way in a Bombay run by a different generation of mafia dons, playing by a different set of rules. : This is the second book in the proposed trilogy. A TV series based on Shantaram is due to air on Apple TV+ in October 2022; starring Charlie Hunnam as the lead. would definitley reccomend both mountain shadow and shantaram for a life chnaging read. increasingly violent and dangerous intrigues, and a fabled holy man challenges everything that Lin thought he'd learned about love and life. I cannot wait for this book to come out. Expect the unexpected from this creative maverick as GDR continues to expand his music repertoire, write and create art. The Grimes sisters aren't normal even by witches' standards. As the novel progresses, Lin comes face to face with Karla again, the woman he loved since arriving in India and for whom his feelings have not dissipated in the two year hiatus. But Lin cant leave the Island City: Karla, and a fatal promise, wont let him go. By Gregory David RobertsRead by Humphrey Bower. It is a novel about seeking identity, love, meaning, purpose, home, even the secret of lifeAs the story begins, Lin has found happiness and love, but when he gets a call that a friend is in danger, he has no choice but to go to his aid, even though he knows that leaving this paradise puts everything at risk, including himself and his lover. , Dimensions Gregory David Roberts is a suitable giant, a dazzling guru, and a genius in full., escaped from a maximum-security facility and spent ten years on the run, and ten years in prison. But he never expects the consequences of one small mistake - and what it will mean for his future. Lin returns from a smuggling trip to a city that seems to have changed too much, too soon. Lin and Karlas dialogue throughout is a shambles of clichs, pretentious philosophical meanderings and ridiculous aphorisms which made the writing feel somewhat tacky. Stefan Rudnicki first became involved with audiobooks in 1994. You have been added to our list.Great savings are just around the corner. First off; I'm not even sure what the point of this second book was?! Publication Date : 10/13/2015. The only saving grace being Didier, whose lavish and camp quips made me chuckle throughout! 3.81. I bought this book because I liked the cover. Shantaram introduced millions of people to a cast of unforgettable characters through Lin, an Australian fugitive, working as a passport forger for a branch of the Bombay mafia. It has been translated into 44 languages and is sold in over 116 countries. A recipient of multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards, he was presented the coveted Audie Award for solo narration in 2005, 2007, and 2014, and was named one of AudioFiles Golden Voices in 2012. Recaptured, he served out his sentence and This book is a considerable letdown from Shantaram. Gregory David Roberts takes us back to Bombay in the sequel to Shantaram. What is going on with this!!!!! 3.37. I also immensely enjoyed The Mountain Shadow but it is a very different book. 10 hours and 19 minutes Author Brandon Mull Narrator Kirby Heyborne Audible release date March 15, 2017 Language English Publisher Shadow Mountain ASIN B06XNQ7C4V Version Unabridged Program Type Audiobook See all details Read & Listen Switch between reading the Kindle book & listening to the Audible narration with Whispersync for Voice. All of the men in the. I bought this book because I liked the cover. I think I should get a medal for managing to finish the drivel that was this book! We'll send you an email as soon as it is available! Format : CD. : Gregory David Roberts (Author . Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. The story line was weak and non commital and i felt like the only aim of the book was to simply cash in on the success of Shantaram!!! , Item Weight "There's a deep connection between gangsters, faith and death. $23.99. Due to publishing rights this title requires DRM and can only be listened to in the Blackstone Library app. Alongside this revelation, the writer learns that Lin is still firmly involved in the Bombay Mafia and has taken up control of the passport forgery business. I turned away from the red shadow. God knows what the editor did; as the amount of word overuse and lyrical repetition was rife! Unsurprisingly I could not get into this story or connect with the characters, and I read about half. Sort By All prices are in USD. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. I was constantly hoping it would get better until the very end when I think even the author got bored and wrapped up everything nice and neatly in the last few pages. Copyright 2011 - 2023 Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC. ISBN: 978-0802124456: OCLC: 906121967: Preceded by: Shantaram Website: Official website: The Mountain Shadow is a 2015 novel by Australian author Gregory David Roberts and is a sequel for his 2003 novel Shantaram. Dark Elf Chronicles. In The Mountain Shadow, the long-awaited sequel, Lin must find his way in a Bombay run by a different generation of mafia dons, playing by a different set of rules. Amazing characters with interesting stories and a fast-paced plot made this book un-put-downable! But an artist can only ever have one masterpiece. 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