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John Rowe deserves a medal

Revisado: 05-28-24

What a wonderful trip. Sentences that go on forever rendered understandable by a brilliant reading.

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Totally committed performance

Revisado: 06-12-23

It took me a while to “tune in” to Meera’s voice. But as each new character was introduced and the range of emotions evoked by Dickens increased, the more I marvelled at the effort it must have taken on Ms Syal’s part to understand the text at such a deep level. And then convey that to us.

As for the story, I thought it was brilliant. I suspect the not-so-crypto-antisemitism has been responsible for the lack of screen adaptations. Or perhaps Dickens’ take on wealth doesn’t chime so well with some.

Anyway, thank you Meera Syal for your stunning reading of a truly great novel.

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Ah - NOW I know why Dickens is best

Revisado: 03-18-23

This is possibly my favourite audiobook ever. Thank you Simon Callow. Your interpretation of each character is peerless. You bring out every nuance in Dickens often satirical writing. If I’d read this book it would have been a struggle, I think. It’s taken many decades but at last I get Dickens.

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Making Poetry Accessible

Revisado: 02-25-23

The introductory biographies and the short précis of each poem add greatly to the wonderful readings in this carefully selected anthology

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Stories within stories within stories…

Revisado: 02-04-23

As I listened to the credits and heard the names of characters who had appeared in each story, I realised that the nesting of stories and snippets of stories within each other produces a Borgesian tapestry as rich as any other great piece of literature.

The comics remain my favourite version but I fear snobbery around that medium may prevent Gaiman being afforded his place in the Pantheon of great writers.

Having said that, Dirk Maggie and the rest of the production team deserve massive praise for their part in making such a wonderful adaptation.

The performances are all top-notch, not least Gaiman’s narration.

Finally: the music is outstanding. I heard Orpheus’ song and believed he’d composed it!

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Brilliant book, perfect reading

Revisado: 07-17-22

All life is in this book. Maggie Gyllenhaal’s reading of a lifetime. I’m going to miss the characters like real life friends in all their human complexity.

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Instantly accessible Vonnegut wisdom

Revisado: 01-19-22

I love Vonnegut’s books but this collection of speeches might be an even better way to start your exploration of his wit and wisdom.

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Superb evocation of grief, loss, and love

Revisado: 08-14-21

Vanessa Redgrave doesn’t put a foot wrong. Didion’s writing is enough to make me think magic is real.

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Get past the production values…

Revisado: 06-10-21

It sometimes sounds like Faith Harper recorded this on a Dictaphone at the kitchen table. But once you get used to the sound, this is a great little book. The swearing is really just a way to hook people who might otherwise not be hooked. The research is sound, the advice invaluable. Well worth a listen.

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Brilliant, abridged version

Revisado: 11-07-20

Turning comics into moving pictures is hard enough. Building a sonic universe must be more difficult in many ways. Maggs, Gaiman and their team pull it off magnificently.

Gaiman’s narration sets the scene perfectly. He knows the tone he wants and every scene has a perfect heft.

McAvoy’s Sandman sounds as though the voice I imagined from the books was sucked from my dreams by Morpheus himself.

My only quibble is that, by necessity, so much of the books had to be omitted. Perhaps there’ll be a ‘sequel’?

Anyway, this was my perfect introduction to Audible.

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