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The Old Man and the Sea
- De: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrado por: Donald Sutherland
- Duración: 2 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 13,359
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 11,333
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 11,293
The Old Man and the Sea is one of Hemingway's most enduring works. Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal, a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Here Hemingway recasts, in strikingly contemporary style, the classic theme of courage in the face of defeat, of personal triumph won from loss.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Truly a Classic
- De Dave en 07-01-08
- The Old Man and the Sea
- De: Ernest Hemingway
- Narrado por: Donald Sutherland
Simple Gem
Revisado: 03-06-25
Rich, tangible storytelling enhanced by the sublime reading of Donald Sutherland. I love Santiago’s indomitable courage and resourcefulness.
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A Tale of Two Cities
- De: Charles Dickens
- Narrado por: Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Duración: 16 h y 38 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 225
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 200
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 198
After 18 years as a political prisoner in the Bastille, the ageing Dr Manette is finally released and reunited with his daughter in England. There two very different men, Charles Darnay, an exiled French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer, become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette. From the tranquil lanes of London, they are all drawn against their will to the vengeful, bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror and soon fall under the lethal shadow of La Guillotine.
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2 out of 5 stars
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nice intro, but unnecessary addition to audible
- De Anonymous en 06-18-20
- A Tale of Two Cities
- De: Charles Dickens
- Narrado por: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Exciting narration for an Excellent Classic
Revisado: 07-29-24
This is my first time through the classic, A Tale of Two Cities. Since Dickens experimented with his writing style, I found the narration, by Julian Rhind-Tutt, helpful in keeping me motivated and moving forward.
What a wonderful story. Brutal in its depiction of the Reign of Terror, Dickens juxtaposes the kindness of a few with the wild ferocity of the mob. It is compelling to say the least.
I cannot say enough about the performance. Outstanding and worth the listen.
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Pride and Prejudice
- De: Jane Austen
- Narrado por: Rosamund Pike
- Duración: 11 h y 35 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 42,601
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 38,353
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 38,184
One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A perfect narration of a perfect book
- De Akela en 12-09-15
- Pride and Prejudice
- De: Jane Austen
- Narrado por: Rosamund Pike
Thoroughly Enjoyable
Revisado: 05-09-24
Rosamund Pike’s interpretation of Austin’s
Classic is brilliant. As the actress who played Jane in the 2005 movie adaptation, she is equipped like no other.
The story never looses its charm for me. There is so much wit and subtle humor. Every new reading exposes more of Austen’s brilliance in capturing the subtleties of human nature which she observed so keenly.
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Frankenstein
- De: Mary Shelley
- Narrado por: Dan Stevens
- Duración: 8 h y 35 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 20,889
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18,811
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 18,741
Narrator Dan Stevens ( Downton Abbey) presents an uncanny performance of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel, an epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ARE WE ALWAYS TO BE UNHAPPY?
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 01-28-16
- Frankenstein
- De: Mary Shelley
- Narrado por: Dan Stevens
Moving Interpretation
Revisado: 05-02-24
Dan Steven’s reading of this classic broke my heart. His monster was pitiable and his Frankenstein was carelessly disposable. Highly recommend.
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East of Eden
- De: John Steinbeck
- Narrado por: Richard Poe
- Duración: 25 h y 23 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 18,427
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 16,310
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 16,304
This sprawling and often brutal novel, set in the rich farmlands of California's Salinas Valley, follows the intertwined destinies of two families - the Trasks and the Hamiltons - whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Why have I avoided this Beautiful Book???
- De Kelly en 03-25-17
- East of Eden
- De: John Steinbeck
- Narrado por: Richard Poe
Beautiful Experience
Revisado: 06-28-23
I decided to listen to this on a whim. Interested in Steinbeck, but hadn’t made the time as an adult. Lovely, lovely and worth my time. Lee is my favorite character and the “conscience” of the tale. Surprisingly, overall, it wasn’t as crushing as I expected it to be in the end.
The reader was fantastic.
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Odysseus in America
- Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming
- De: Jonathan Shay MD, John McCain - foreword, Senator Max Cleland - foreword
- Narrado por: David Strathairn, Max Cleland
- Duración: 11 h y 23 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 17
In Achilles in Vietnam, Dr. Jonathan Shay used the story of the Iliad as a prism through which to examine how ancient and modern wars have battered the psychology of the men who fight. Now he turns his attention to the Odyssey, the story of a soldier's homecoming, to illuminate the real problems faced by combat veterans reentering civilian society. The Odyssey, Shay argues, offers explicit portrayals of behavior common among returning soldiers in our own culture: danger-seeking, womanizing, explosive violence, drug abuse, visitation by the dead, obsession, vagrancy and homelessness.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should be required reading
- De J. Sharp en 04-09-22
- Odysseus in America
- Combat Trauma and the Trials of Homecoming
- De: Jonathan Shay MD, John McCain - foreword, Senator Max Cleland - foreword
- Narrado por: David Strathairn, Max Cleland
Excellent, excellent work
Revisado: 12-29-22
I read this title after a recommendation from my daughter. She had encountered the work during a politics course in college, and upon learning of a friend of mine suffering from PTSD, suggested I read it. As I listened, Odysseus in America helped me to put some of my friend’s behaviors and impulses into a language I could understand. Dr, Shay’s studies explain some of the manifestations of the injuries suffered and how to walk along with someone going through PTSD, even if that only means a silent awareness on my part. I highly recommend the work.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
- De: Alexandre Dumas
- Narrado por: Bill Homewood
- Duración: 52 h y 41 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 19,699
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 18,011
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 17,969
On the eve of his marriage to the beautiful Mercedes, having that very day been made captain of his ship, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on a charge of treason, trumped up by jealous rivals. Incarcerated for many lonely years in the isolated and terrifying Chateau d'If near Marseille, he meticulously plans his brilliant escape and extraordinary revenge.
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4 out of 5 stars
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This is the one to spend 50 hours listening to!
- De james en 03-05-13
- The Count of Monte Cristo
- De: Alexandre Dumas
- Narrado por: Bill Homewood
Don’t Pass
Revisado: 06-04-22
I’ve walked past this book on the shelf for years. I finally picked it up while passing time at the hospital, caretaking. What a treat it has been! I’d read the paperback book and listen to Bill Homewood while working on something or cleaning the house. The narrator’s reading brought the characters to rich life with his amazing dramatization. Sometimes,after reading an especially harrowing scene, I’d listen to the same chapter again to experience Mr.Homewood’s delivery.
What a discovery Dumas and The Count were for me! Romance, intrigue, and a hero… compelling reasons to go along for the 1200 page, 43 hour journey to redemption.
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