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The Child
- An Audible Drama
- Narrated by: Rupert Penry-Jones, Jack Boulter, Emilia Fox, Stephen Marcus, Robert Glenister, Andy Serkis
- Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins
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The Child
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Publisher's Summary
Shortlisted for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2015
My name is Simon. I’m 10 years old. I’m a serial killer. Robert Stern (Rupert Penry-Jones), a successful defense attorney, doesn’t know what lies in store for him when he agrees to meet a new client in a derelict estate on the outskirts of Berlin. Stern is more than surprised, when his old love interest and professional nurse Carina (Emilia Fox) presents him a ten year old boy as his new client: Simon (Jack Boulter), a terminally ill child, who is convinced he has murdered many men in a previous life.
Robert’s surprise turns into horror when he and Carina find human remains in a cellar the boy has led them to. The remains of a man whose head has been split with an axe 15 years ago - just like Simon claimed he had. Things go from bad to worse within hours when Stern discovers more dead bodies, the investigating police officer Engler (Andy Serkis) starts to chase him as a suspect in the murder cases, and his own past comes to haunt him. Stern’s friend and former criminal Andi Borchert (Stephen Marcus) is the only one to believe Stern and Carina. Hunted by the police, and led by Simon’s memories, they start to investigate shady sub cultures of Berlin, and soon discover things that are more gruesome than anything they could have imagined…
Audible Studios London presents a gripping audio dramatisation by Sebastian Fitzek, Germany’s most successful thriller writer, whose books are read around the world in more than 20 different languages. This unabridged dramatisation introduces listeners to a completely new approach to audio entertainment, a full-length dramatised book adaption with an original score and soundscapes from the heart of Berlin. Featuring amazing performances by a cast of over 20 actors in a breathtaking plot, The Child provides a truly immersive listening experience.
Like this and looking for more unabridged multicast drama from Sebastian Fitzek? Then simply type ‘Amok’ in the search box, download and enjoy!
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- Anonymous User
- 13-09-2017
Absolute Page Turner.
Thought provoking. I became addicted. Even the non reading partner became involved, despite his self.
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- Tony Wood
- 21-11-2015
Had me enthralled
The first audio book I've actually sat and listened to rather than having in background.
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- Rachel
- 19-11-2015
Stayed up too late with this one
Would you listen to The Child again? Why?
Really good it was great to listen to and the famous actors added that extra edge.The other audible dramas are not as good
The music was awesome.
That voice from the villan is so creepy
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Sue
- 19-08-2014
Wanted this to be something special
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
If the voices had German accents.
Would you ever listen to anything by Sebastian Fitzek again?
Probably not.
Any additional comments?
I wanted this to be a new listening experience but it simply wasn't. It was like listening to a TV programme. I found the background noises distracting and some of the sound effects didn't sound right. The characters in this book are German but all the narrators have English accents. I found this very off putting. Perhaps it was just this book that didn't suit this kind of audible experience.
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- Kate
- 14-03-2015
Terrible
This was just awful! Completely unbelievable storyline, strange character reactions to situations - stuck with it for a while but just couldn't finish it.
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- Katherine
- 11-09-2014
Hated it.
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
One person narrating the story with NO sound effects. The sound effects were totally invasive, blocking out the voices. The villain's voice was so distorted that I just gave up listening to it. I haven't even finished listening to the story because it just became one ludicrous event after another.
Has The Child put you off other books in this genre?
Yes, I will not buy another dramatisation.
You didn’t love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities?
No, none at all. I bought it because of the exceptional cast. I imagine they are ashamed of this.
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