The Brothers Karamazov [Naxos AudioBooks Edition]

By: Constance Garnett - translator, Fyodor Dostoevsky

Narrated by: Constantine Gregory

Length: 37 hrs and 4 mins

Publisher's summary

Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a titanic figure among the world's great authors, and The Brothers Karamazov is often hailed as his finest novel. A masterpiece on many levels, it transcends the boundaries of a gripping murder mystery to become a moving account of the battle between love and hate, faith and despair, compassion and cruelty, good and evil.

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Public Domain (P)2013 Naxos AudioBooks

Narrator drove me crazy

The book was incredible and excellent, but the narrator drove me nuts. He used very high-pitched, effeminate voices for many of the men, and I think his inflection was all wrong. I'd find a different narrator.

Superb reading of Classic

I decided to make my reread of this great novel an audible listen and was not disappointed. It is one of the best readings I have listened to and I have enjoyed some great ones.

Incredible narration

Constantine Gregory gives an outstanding performance. His characters are distinct, and true to their personalities.
The story has so much depth- one can read it just as a murder mystery with plenty of creepy scenes, but there is actually more meaning in the characterization of each brother. It’s like looking at the psyche of a nation on the verge of revolution.

Best reading I’ve ever heard.

This book is dear to me, I read it every couple years to renew and refresh my spirit.
This reading is the best, worthy of this truly great piece of literature. Thank you.

What can I say that hasn’t been said?

This book is incredible. The narrator is fantastic. I will certainly revisit. I feel a better person from this book and have already done more things of “active love” that maybe I wouldn’t have. With all of my heart, thank you Dostoevsky

I loved this story! The reader brings it to life!

He puts such expression into the dialogue, that I feel I know each of the characters personally. Wonderful wonderful performance!!

Absolute best novel.

I enjoyed every part of this book. The only thing on my mind, now having finished the book, is what did Dostoevsky go through in his life. What experiences did he have in his life to create such a rich and vivid novel?

Absolute beautiful!!

Very much enjoyed the book and it's complexity. Narrator was most enjoyable. After reading Anna Karenina and struggling with it. I must say this was the best classic literature I've ever read.

Good stuff

I followed listening to War and Peace with this narration of The Brothers Karamazov. As far as classic Russian literature goes, I prefer this to War and Peace. Knowing a little about Dostoyevsky's personal history was helpful with understanding some of the story.

The masterpiece that has built detailed and complete characters

This is the second time I’m reading this work. The first time I read the book myself, and this time I listened. The impressions are similar and strong. There is none that creates characters like Dostoyevsky.
The narration is really eloquent and beautiful, but at times, during dialogs mainly, because the cues are missing when switching from one character to another, the reader doesn’t provide a clear switch and the listener can be confused as to who’s speaking. However, despite this minor weakness, the reading is superb.