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First impression

Revisado: 03-08-24

This is my first time reading( listening) anything from Ray Bradbury. I have to say I enjoyed it greatly. In the begining of the book I was kind of lost, but after the first chapter , the book caught my attention till the last. Some chapters were a bit strange , especially the House of Usher one, but overall a great listen.
The story of course was written in 1950s' so there are clear signs of gender inequality , racism etc. Although i found it interetsing that Ray Bradbury imagined lots of modern gadgets and things but he did not imagine gender equality. Women are still given the same role as in 1950's. None of the explorer characters are women and society is mostly patriarchal and male dominated. Even the martian family ( the first chapter ) is male dominated.

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Amazing Classic

Revisado: 03-08-24

Patras is a renowned writer in Urdu literature . His work is full of humour and wit. I have read his "Maurhoom Ki yaad Mein" so many times and everytime i enjoy the writer's unique way of narrating the story. Although the extensive use of pure and old literary Urdu words sometime baffles the ordinary native speaker , but it is still a joy to hear. The narrator had wonderful mastery over the correct pronunciation of these words, which is an added bonus as not many can pronounce these words without a hitch. Overall great classic book by a great classic author.

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Good for one time listening

Revisado: 02-21-24

I stumbled on this book after reading about it on a horror lovers group. So I got it and I tried listening through it, even at times when the story became dragged on. The story was interesting and built a good mystery element . The narrator was good and did a good job of the writing style.
I will try another book from the writer.

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Great narrator , great stories

Revisado: 02-15-24

Nothing , it was perfect narration of great classic ghost stories by the master horror writer .

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Great naration

Revisado: 02-14-24

Nice narration although some places the story was dragged with too. Sometimes characters were annoying but I think that was the writer’s intentions. Overall good experience . Will look to read more from the writer.

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Beautiful narration

Revisado: 02-01-24

Very short story . Wished it was longer and more fully explained like Collin’s other stories .

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Great stories, but underwhelming narration

Revisado: 02-01-24

I mainly selected this collection because It had stories from some of my favourite great masters of horror . I have both read and listened to these stories from other narrators. Sadly my experience with this collection was not very enjoyable. The narration was not suiting the content that was read. The narrators failed to create an atmosphere with their readings. It seemed too bland and almost cheerful. May be I am used to listening to the excellent narration of Horror Babble works that just creates the most amazing atmosphere for a chilly tale.
The narrators pronunciations and mastery over the language was wonderful. I am sure I will like to hear them reading some other genre.

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