A review of the audiobook version of Graham Greene's 1938 classic thriller "Brighton Rock," narrated by Samuel West. The review praises West's narration for capturing the novel's menace and seediness. The story follows 17-year-old gang leader Pinkie Brown attempting to cover up a murder, and the relentless pursuit by Ida Arnold, a lounge singer determined to bring him to justice and protect a naive waitress, Rose. The article also mentions other Greene audiobooks being re-released and reviews of other audiobooks.
Brighton Rock by Graham Greene audiobook review – Sam West captures the menace of this modern classic
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A review of the audiobook version of Graham Greene's 1938 classic thriller "Brighton Rock," narrated by Samuel West. The review praises West's narration for capturing the novel's menace and seediness. The story follows 17-year-old gang leader Pinkie Brown attempting to cover up a murder, and the relentless pursuit by Ida Arnold, a lounge singer determined to bring him to justice and protect a naive waitress, Rose. The article also mentions other Greene audiobooks being re-released and reviews of other audiobooks.
- 1 1938: Graham Greene's "Brighton Rock" published.
- 2 2011: Samuel West's narration of "Brighton Rock" first recorded.
- 3 This year (2025): Several other Graham Greene audiobooks are being rereleased by Penguin.
- Recommendation for the audiobook
- Potential increase in sales for the re-released audiobooks
What: Review of the audiobook "Brighton Rock" by Graham Greene, narrated by Samuel West, and mention of other re-released Greene audiobooks and new audiobooks.
When: 1938 (Brighton Rock published), 2011 (Sam West's narration first recorded), this year (other Greene audiobooks rereleased).
Where: Brighton (setting of the novel).
Why: To review a new audiobook release/re-release and recommend it to readers, highlighting its quality and the narrator's performance.
How: By describing the plot of "Brighton Rock," praising Samuel West's narration, and listing other related audiobook releases.