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Papillon

Written by: Henri Charriere
Narrated by: Michael Prichard
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Henri Charrière, called ""Papillon,"" for the butterfly tattoo on his chest, was convicted in Paris in 1931 of a murder he did not commit. Sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, he became obsessed with one goal: escape. After planning and executing a series of treacherous yet failed attempts over many years, he was eventually sent to the notorious prison, Devil's Island, a place from which no one had ever escaped . . . until Papillon. His flight to freedom remains one of the most incredible feats of human cunning, will, and endurance ever undertaken.

Charrière's astonishing autobiography, Papillon, was published in France to instant acclaim in 1968, more than twenty years after his final escape. Since then, it has become a treasured classic -- the gripping, shocking, ultimately uplifting odyssey of an innocent man who would not be defeated.

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The narration,tone and voice,was among the best i ever heard.Story too was very good....esp.because i believe it is based on true events

Super narration

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Amazing, makes you just love and respect the character, such an inspiring personality. Narration was great too

Out of the world

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Yhe book I had read as a teenager. To listen to it after so many years was an excellent experience.

An Excellent Experience

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Loved the narrators rendering of this epic story. The narration is captivating , just like the story.

Grit and a yearning to be free.

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loved it excellent narrative excellent presentation
will listen again at leisure
a highly recommend book

excellent narrative and narration love it

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