Bruce

Albert Payson Terhune

Aug 2020 · Lindhardt og Ringhof (Saga Audiobooks) · Narrated by Samr

About this audiobook

"Bruce" charts the story of an unwanted puppy who becomes loved by the mistress of the family. He is then enlisted as a carrier dog in World War I, completing heroic tasks and coming home a war hero. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 – 1942) was an American writer, journalist and dog breeder. He studied at Columbia University where he graduated with a Bachelor in Arts. As well as dog breeding, he also took part in boxing matches, and was a member of the Adventure’s Club of New York. He wrote a series of dog-focuses stories and novels, including the 1919 "Lad: A Dog". His novels were popular with both adults and children, and have inspired countless writers and screenwriters after him. His New Jersey estate, Sunnybank, still stands to this day and is maintained is in his memory.

Ratings and reviews

I'm sure Bruce is a good story, but it's hard for me to really tell through the awfulness of the narration. There were times when I could barely understand the narrator. Her sentences seemed, frequently, to run together, and she stumbled a lot over the words. I usually listen to the preview of a story first before I buy it to make sure I like the narrator's voice. In my excitement to purchase four stories by Albert Payson Terhune in audiobook format, I forgot to do that this time. My mistake.