You no longer follow Marek

You will no longer see updates from this user when they write new reviews, or suggestions based on their library or recommendations.

You can re-follow a user if you change your mind.

OK

You now follow Marek

You will receive updates from this user when they write new reviews, or suggestions based on their library or recommendations.

You can unfollow a user if you change your mind.

OK

Marek

Galiano, British Columbia, Canada

13
HELPFUL VOTES
  • 4 reviews
  • 18 ratings
  • 64 titles in library
  • 0 purchased in 2013
FOLLOWING
0
FOLLOWERS
0

  • Little Dorrit | [Charles Dickens]
    Little Dorrit
    UNABRIDGED

    Little Dorrit

    • UNABRIDGED (35 hrs and 9 mins)
    • By Charles Dickens
    • Narrated By Anton Lesser
    Overall
    (142)
    Performance
    (60)
    Story
    (55)

    William Dorrit has been a resident of the Marshalsea debtors prison for so many years that he has gained the nickname "The Father of the Marshalsea". However, his suffering is eased by his close bond with youngest daughter Amy, or "Little Dorrit". The dashing Arthur Clennam, returning to London after many years in China, enters their lives and the Dorrits' fortunes begin to rise and fall. A biting satirical work on the shortcomings of 19th century government and society.

    Michael says: "a melody of genius writer & compelling reader"
    "Brilliant reading"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Marvellous voices. I was able to recognize which character was speaking from the first word. Lesser is a master at characterization. I found myself looking forward to encountering them again and again. Flora in particular was a delight.

    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  • Vanity Fair | [William Makepeace Thackeray]
    Vanity Fair
    UNABRIDGED

    Vanity Fair

    • UNABRIDGED (31 hrs and 42 mins)
    • By William Makepeace Thackeray
    • Narrated By Jill Masters
    Overall
    (82)
    Performance
    (4)
    Story
    (5)

    Becky Sharp, a willful, resourceful, and charming pleasure-seeker, uses her finishing school credentials and connections to get a job as a governess. In her new position, she wins the hearts of the moneyed young and old and is soon living well beyond her means. Meanwhile, her boarding-school friend Amelia Sedley is honest but poor and must give her son into the care of his grandfather, who will have nothing to do with her. The two meet up again at the novel's ironic climax.

    Lissa says: "Improved quality recording?"
    "Uneven"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Odd intonation and emphasis, often on unimportant words. Glottal stops all over the place. Can't seem to say three words in a row without one. Can't do male voices... all her men sound like they're choking to death. Very irritating. I would have stopped listening early except that I'd paid for it. Why is a woman reading a book by a man written from a man's point of view?

    0 of 0 people found this review helpful
  • Middlemarch | [George Eliot]
    Middlemarch
    UNABRIDGED

    Middlemarch

    • UNABRIDGED (32 hrs and 1 min)
    • By George Eliot
    • Narrated By Nadia May
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (309)
    Performance
    (118)
    Story
    (119)

    At the center of Middlemarch is Dorothea Brooke, a thoughtful and idealistic young woman determined to make a difference with her life. Enamored of a man who she believes is setting this example, she traps herself into a loveless marriage. Her parallel is Tertius Lydgate, a young doctor from the city whose passionate ambition to spread the new science of medicine is complicated by his love for the wrong woman.

    Wanda says: "2 Chapters and your hooked"
    "Excellent reading"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    I loved this reading.

    3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  • Moll Flanders | [Daniel Defoe]
    Moll Flanders
    UNABRIDGED

    Moll Flanders

    • UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 1 min)
    • By Daniel Defoe
    • Narrated By Janet Suzman
    • Whispersync for Voice-ready
    Overall
    (27)
    Performance
    (9)
    Story
    (9)

    In this satirical faux autobiography, Moll Flanders, abandoned at birth, sets her rebellious heart on a life of independence. She is determined to make a better life for herself, no matter what it takes: thievery, prostitution, seductions, marriages, or illicit liaisons.

    Marek says: "Great"
    "Great"
    Overall
    Performance
    Story

    Janet Suzman has a terrific voice. Loved her reading.

    3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Report Inappropriate Content

If you find this review inappropriate and think it should be removed from our site, let us know. This report will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.

CANCEL

Thank You

Your report has been received. It will be reviewed by Audible and we will take appropriate action.