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Elephant Song [Audiobook] (Audio CD)

by Wilbur Smith (Author), Tim Pigott-Smith (Reader)
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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio (7 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0230700071
  • ISBN-13: 978-0230700079
  • Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 12 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 405,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In the blinding light of Zimbabwe’s Chiwewe National Park, Dr Daniel Armstrong, world-famous TV naturalist, films the slaughter of a herd of elephant. In London, anthropologist Kelly Kinnear is forced into violent confrontation with the shareholders of the most powerful conglomerate in the City of London, warning them of the destruction of an African country.

Now the time has come to act. Together Armstrong and Kinnear forge a passionate alliance – and begin the fight against the forces of greed, evil and corruption attacking a land they would both give their lives to save…

About the Author

Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. After the successful publication of When the Lion Feeds in 1964 he became a full-time writer, and has since written 30 novels, all meticulously researched on his number expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Wilbur Smith That I have Read So Far....., 3 May 2004
By Scottish Dave (Edinburgh, Scotland) - See all my reviews
  
This review is from: Elephant Song (Paperback)
I have just recently starting buying and reading Smith's books. This is my ninth in recent months and I have to say that although they have all been highly enjoyable, this is the best so far. I have been concentrating on his stand alone books. Elephant Song is one such book. It is not part of any series.

Like many of Smith's books, it is set in Africa (over numerous southern/central/eastern countries). Elephant Song is an adventure story that covers mainly murder and revenge. On top of that you get an amazing insight to this part of the world - the people, nature and politics. Smith's writing is so strong that you get drawn into the characters and action as the book progresses.

It is over 500 pages long and can almost be split into two sections. The first section covers the initial murder and tragedy that affects the main character. The second section covers his quest for revenge. It's a rollercoaster ride and I loved every page of it!

If you enjoy classic adventure novels then Elephant Song is a must. With the added bonus of Smith's well researched African setting, I can gurantee you'll not regret buying this book.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An African tale, 8 Oct 2004
By P. DATTA "Pritthijit Datta" (Stockton on Tees, Teesside) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elephant Song (Paperback)
Elephant Song is an African tale following the trail of evil poachers and greedy corporate business men. Poor elephants are killed in pursuit of obtaining ivory for commercial gains. The trade for the ivory market is huge today, as it millions of pounds.

As far as my own knowledge, it is trade which not been yet legalised by any respective international trade bodies. I think it is inhumane and sheer disgrace.

The author draws personal knowledge and experience of the delicate matter. It is well narrated and tackled. It gives an idea to the readers. The underlying message is we live in a cruel world and a small minority of cruel human beings show a lack of respect for the the animal kingdom. The main interest is making profits such as Cheng and Singh. Caring individuals share a passion for nature such as Daniel Amstrong. True heroes do everything at their disposal to combat this cruetly and torture on animals. This is the key plot to to Elephant Song. I will not go into details about as it may spoil for readers.

If you care for animals, read this novel. It is a first class thriler seen from Wilbur Smith.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 13 May 2009
By Marmaduke (London) - See all my reviews
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What a disappointment. The first 50 or so pages of this book are fantastic, full of excitement and fascinating facts about elephants and wildlife in Zimbabwe. Then it descends into farce as the plot becomes as thin as rice paper and less plausible than a Bond film. It's as though the author suddenly only had a week to finish the book.

The ending is the biggest disappointment - it was so abrupt and inconclusive that I thought the book was missing pages.

Elephant Song's racist undertones are pretty unfortunate too. It peddles the old and dangerous stereotype that Africa and its problems can all be attributed to tribalism, implying that Africans by their nature are violent, simple and untrustworthy. Similarly, the Asian characters are calculating and brutal. This certainly isn't a book for feminists either - all the female characters physical characteristics are lustfully described by the author and invariably end up sleeping with the main characters. While the colonial Brits are all sophisticated gentleman.

If you are happy to leave your brain firmly behind and don't mind ridiculously thin plots and a spot of mild racism, then this might be the book for you. But if you're expecting to learn anything about the real Africa, its people and politics, then avoid at all costs!
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