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I received a set of L. Ron Hubbard audiobooks to review. This was one of them. The audiobook portion was very well-done and was more like a radio drama of old and less like a traditional audiobook.
I did not care for the actual book though. Mar 24, Jim rated it liked it. An interesting mystery, told fairly well by Hubbard. Pulp fiction kept modest by the age in which it was written - thank you, author. I really liked this story, especially the description of how someone can be so much into his job that he does not care what else happens to him just as long as he gets the picture or film he wants.
Johnny Brice and his coworker, Irish, who, as you can guess, is Irish start experiencing a rash of some serious bad luck in their plight to Playing Jokers Blog: Johnny Brice and his coworker, Irish, who, as you can guess, is Irish start experiencing a rash of some serious bad luck in their plight to get newsreel footage when they take on a mysterious no named girl.
They nickname her Jinx because she is surely bringing them bad luck.
Jinx as a character bothered me throughout the entire story. There was barely any character development concerning her and her motives and actions seemed almost unfounded. The ending read like the last episode of a show that just canceled. We had all these directions we wanted to take the story!
Better quickly wrap everything up as neatly as possible because the network is only giving us one more episode. Other than Jinx and her strange motives and feelings, I did enjoy the story. I liked that the story took place predominantly in the U. The stakes seemed a little bit lower so it was a nice break from some of the other crazy scenarios in the other stories.
It was pretty PG rated; there was no hardcore violence, rape, or other kind of elements that might trouble people that can occur in pulp fiction. And as always, the audio CDs are great. I love the acting and the sound effects. Mar 05, Craig rated it really liked it. This is a book in the Golden Age library of early pulp stories by L.
Ron Hubbard produced by Galaxy Press; evidently there will eventually be an astonishing eighty volumes. They're attractive, uniform volumes with the same introduction by Kevin Anderson at the front and a somewhat disputed biography at the end, featuring nice illustrations and art from the period. I wish that they would credit the artists, but perhaps they're no longer identifiable. Each book is labeled in one of eight categor This is a book in the Golden Age library of early pulp stories by L.
Hubbard was a very good story-teller, and this one is no exception. The pace of the plot is frenetic, but he still takes time to throw in some nice character development and humorous dialog. It's not the same level as one expects today, of course, but for its time and venue it was very, very good, and a lot of fun. Jinx, the female character, is not presented in such a negative sexist manner as many of the stories of the period did, either. The story was originally published almost three years before the Pearl Harbor attack, and it's interesting to read Hubbard's take on the Japanese military.
The main characters make their livings by flying to scenes of disasters and filming them for news reels, and, again from an historical perspective, it was fascinating to see how much the technology and culture has changed in the time since this novella first appeared. May 09, Mason Canyon rated it really liked it. Johnny loves getting in the middle of the story to get the best coverage. All is going well for him until the day he saves the beautiful golden-haired girl from the ocean during a ship disaster. The talented multicast, featuring Jennifer Aspen, gives the characters their own distinct voices.
With the addition of music and special effects, the listeners are placed in the middle of the action. Daley, Jim Meskimen, and Matt Scott.
Moving at a fast pace, the story grabs listeners attention and hold it until the end transporting them to a different place and time. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review. May 18, Dale rated it really liked it. Multicast performance Published by Galaxy Audio Duration: In reality, they are a collection of L. Ron Hubbard's early works that were published in magazines and as pulp fiction books.
Hubbard was a prolific writer and he wrote a lot of action stories that translate q Multicast performance Published by Galaxy Audio Duration: Hubbard was a prolific writer and he wrote a lot of action stories that translate quite well into the multicast performance audiobook format. This audiobook features Johnny Brice and Irish Donnegan, two news cameramen who work for a company that makes those newsreels that used to run at the movie theaters.
Brice and Donnegan will go anywhere and do just about anything for the big news story, including jumping out of airplanes, get shot at, braving forest fires and flying into a war zone. While on a big story, they pick up a beautiful girl that they call "Jinx. Aug 19, James rated it it was amazing Shelves: Johnny and Irish are the best of the best when it comes to news cameramen for World News. The stereotypical publicity hound boss, the crazy sidekick and the newsman who can do no wrong is plastered all over this tale.
When word of a disaster taking place on a ship in the Atlantic hits, Johnny is on a plane and bound to get some pictures for the newsreels remember those, kiddies? Through some pretty farfetched plotting it is a pulp after all he gets a girl. The story really pulls no punches as Johnny runs into more and more bad luck as he drags this gal and Irish across the country. Fast paced, silly at times, and a surprise ending to a short story tale.
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Nice way to knock off an hour or so. Apr 23, Natalie rated it really liked it. Trouble on his Wings by L. Ron Hubbard is about Johnny Brice a hard working "picture chaser" for the newsreels. He loves to fly into the mouth of danger and get the story first, shoot it and send the film back fast so it can be turned into newsreels for theaters across America. He is the best there ever was as a "top dog" reporter; up until the day he inadvertently saves the life of girl he pulls out of the ocean while cover I received "Trouble on His Wings" through Library Thing Early Reviewers.
He is the best there ever was as a "top dog" reporter; up until the day he inadvertently saves the life of girl he pulls out of the ocean while covering a ship burning at sea. The dame, or "Jinx" as Brice calls her, seems to bring bad luck. She keeps Brice on his toes and waist deep in trouble. No matter how hard he tries or how good the story is, Johnny can't seem to get good shots or shake the girl. Trouble on His Wings has many twists and turns that keeps you guessing. The sound effects are amazing, you feel like you are in the sky riding in the airplane.
This story has a surprise ending that reveals who "Jinx" really is. Mar 18, Jeff rated it it was ok. Trouble on His Wings is essentially a throw-away pulp adventure following a flying news photographer after a chance encounter with a blonde bombshell who, quite literally, throws herself into his life. The story itself is entertaining enough, but it has very little umph behind it.
It's more of a vignette, or a series of smaller vignettes, than a full story, almost like a one-act play broken into three acts. It also suffers from its datedness, though that's a fairly minor concern. Jul 25, Connie Gruning rated it it was amazing Shelves: I love these books on CD by L. These are multi-cast read books. All with the feel of old time radio, sound effects and music, these have it all. The story telling is so vivid you can truly picture everything as it's happening. To read my full review check http: Golden Age has done L. Ron Hubbards books with flair and passion.
Feb 23, Shawn rated it liked it Shelves: I received this book as part of a goodreads giveaway. Compared to the other short fiction by L. Ron Hubbard I have read, this book had more action, but less reason. The main character was unlikable and the attempts to make him seem like he was just a tough guy for show were weak at best.
Trouble on His Wings by L. Ron Hubbard
Not one i would recommend. Apr 26, Stephanie rated it liked it. This multi-cast audio performance was fantastic for the daily commute to my children's school and work. My 11 year old really enjoyed it and would get upset when I listened ahead of her. I received several of these "Stories from the Golden Age" audio books and we've decided to save them for an upcoming roadtrip.
This is one of many short stories that the author put out in pulp magazines back in the 30s and 40s. I found the 'multi-cast' production to be distracting. It was meant to sound like an old radio show but some of the voices bordered on the ridiculous. It was OK but nothing to write home about. Feb 23, Chekita Hernandez rated it it was amazing.
I won my copy. I had never "read" one of his books, but I have "heard" quite a few of them. I kinda liked this one, and I felt it was well written. I will probably purchase a copy of the audibook.
Trouble on His Wings
His story reminds me of the old gumshoe stories. I recommend this title. Mar 26, Mike Mccrory rated it it was amazing. Hubbbard puts so much detail into his characters! This was my first. Will post as I complete them! Sep 30, Cassandra rated it it was amazing. Like his other books this action filled and perfectly written. This is a great book for all older ages. A Very Strange Trip. Red Death Over China. A Matter of Matter.
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