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Benjamin Button was literally born an old man. He lived a backwards life, for his body grew younger as the years passed him by. Come and listen to the original, unabridged story by F. Scott Fitzgerald which inspired the movie.
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- Jen Engle
- 07-19-19
Interesting
I have not seen the movie. I like the author's word choice and his humor.
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- Nova Seelinger
- 05-03-19
wow
wow
just wow
I really didn't know what to expect, that crap of a movie they made does not do this story justice
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- Dillon Medical Clinic
- 12-03-22
Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Excellent, clean and refreshing reversal of life. Well done by the reader with wonderful presentation.
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- Andrew
- 10-08-14
Not Same as the Movie, but Good
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Well written and brilliant for it's length. It is a story of a man who is born old and ages in reverse. But it differs quite a bit from the movie.
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- nancy
- 04-09-16
Very Entertaining
Very entertaining , although somewhat predictable, since Fitzgerald wrote it in 1922. Very short, 1 1/2 hrs audio, superbly narrated by B. J. Harrison. Definitely worth the listen or read, especially from a literary great.
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- Juan
- 01-21-13
A good short story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
A slightly different version then the story told on the big screen but still very enjoyable and a good short listen.
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- Moonkiszt
- 06-21-17
Meh.
Would you listen to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button again? Why?
Nope. If there was an academic purpose, maybe.
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I wanted more. . . .guidance? What was the purpose of this topic, this back to front, inside out of normal format? Nothing is ever perfect no matter from what direction it is approached? Got that, but the end disappointed - there could have been so much more. If it is all about being fully present, it is what it is, you get what you get and don't pitch a fit, well, hell. This is the reason I read the end of the book first. With Audible, you can't really do that, so my usual cheat is defeated.
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- Erik
- 04-27-14
Movie is better than the book
I should be fair, and that is to say the book is an original idea that had so much more potential. That is what the movie capitalized on. In addition, the book is a short story, so was limited in length as to what it could accomplish. The result was a quick rush through the events of Benjamin Button.
The story is dated, and the mores of that era come through. It is chauvinistic in tone and references to the south and pre-war slavery appear, and without apology. Be warned if you have limited tolerance for these issues.
Get this if you are curious (pardon the pun) as to the genesis of the movie plot, but don't invest the time or money if you are looking for more.
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- Debi
- 04-20-15
Fantastic!
This is a fascinating look at how it would be to live life backwards. Great book by an amazing author!
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- Haley Shaw
- 09-14-16
okay
the story was okay but honestly for the first time ever I prefer the movie! story just seemed to be missing so much!
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