Elizabeth Wein’s Code Name Verity is available on Audible as a 10 hrs 3 mins unabridged audiobook, narrated by Morven Christie and Lucy Gaskell.
Publisher’s Summary
Code Name Verity is a compelling, emotionally rich story with universal themes of friendship and loyalty, heroism and bravery. Two young women from totally different backgrounds are thrown together during World War II: one a working-class girl from Manchester, the other a Scottish aristocrat, one a pilot, the other a wireless operator. Yet whenever their paths cross, they complement each other perfectly and before long become devoted friends. But then a vital mission goes wrong, and one of the friends has to bail out of a faulty plane over France. She is captured by the Gestapo and becomes a prisoner of war. The story begins in Verity’s own words, as she writes her account for her captors.
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Morven Christie and Lucy Gaskell
- Length: 10 hrs 3 mins
- Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
- Release year: 2012
- Audible category: Literature & Fiction / Historical Fiction
Listener Ratings
Code Name Verity holds an average listener rating of 4.3/5 from 10658 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.6/5
- Story: 4.3/5
- 5-star ratings: 57% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “Tremendous, exhilarating and unique. A must buy!”
How can a WWII spy novel be unique? Ive read the best of them including the entire works of Higgins, Follett, Greg Ilse wrote a great one, Forsythe too. So I was skeptical and even a bit weary of the subject matter even though its been several years since i read a WWII novel. Cynthia’s review tipped me this might be special, and i am so grateful it did.For some of us, there are times in our lives when we experience a special relationship where the synergy of both personalties, self esteem, intelligence, ingenuity and drive creates something greater than the relationship itself. Ive seen and experienced it in sales, several friendships and in marriage. This is the story of two remarkable young British women who meet and work together just before the beginning of WWII. Individuallly they are smart and resourceful, though each is exceptional in different ways. They become best friends, but their relationship results in a much larger, more deadly force for Brittain against the Nazis.
The narration is eloquent. The narrative is sharp and funny.
This is a remarkable accomplishment.
— Chip Atkinson, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Don’t let the YA throw you off this book.”
I tend not to like YA books. I just don’t. I never would have listened to this one if I’d known up front is was considered YA – and that would have been a pity. I would have missed a terrific listen.While not history but historical fiction, I thought much of what happened was possible. It seems that more and more I hear about specific women and their role in WWII. I am astounded that their names are not well known to all of us. This is a perfect illustration of the kinds of things women did during the war – often without recognition.
There are plenty of plot summaries already written. They border on being spoilers and that’s unfortunate. Listen to this book with an open mind and just let it take you.
The narration is spot on. I cannot imagine anyone doing it any better.
— B.J., Audible listener
4/5 stars — “Simply must read for yourself…”
For mature YA’s and adults it’s an award winning read, quite intense yet uplifting. Such a difficult story to tell right… Elizabeth Wein deserves accolades for her creative presentation. I was a little irritated with the point of view jumping around from first to third and back again… and also the inconsistencies in what Queenie should know of Maddie versus the great amount of detail she shares. Thus the four stars. However, once the tale is told the reader understands this and I found in going back and listening to previously irritating spots… knowing the end made them brilliant. WWII as experienced in occupied France as a prisoner and spy was new for me and I enjoyed the historical insight. The resilience of the main characters makes what they endure much more bearable for the reader. It has the feel of "The Potato Peel Pie Society." I will read again.— Blue, Audible listener
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