The Wind in the Willows

By: Kenneth Grahame

Narrated by: Michael Hordern

Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

Here is a timeless tale of waterside Britain that has been loved by generations of children and acclaimed as a classic. The story of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad, and their escapades, whether messing about on the river or poop-pooping in Toad's shiny new car, cannot fail to enchant.

©2007 Kenneth Grahame (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Splendid reading of a Splendid book

Masterfully read by an actor's actor of yesteryear. And, Kenneth Grahame's narrative and word painting speaks for itself!

Perfect for bedtime

Michael Hordern’s voice is perfect for this story — resonant and warm. The story is slow moving and wonderfully descriptive, from the landscape to the furniture and crockery in the animals’ homes. If you have a hard time falling asleep, this is your bedtime tale.

Delightful British tale for adults and children alike

Animal animation at its finest. I especially enjoyed the animal character development and the interplay between animals and humans.

Classic

I have absolutely loved this story every since I wore out the vhs copy my parents recorded for me as a kid.

Narration is A+++. You will not be disappointed. .

A classic children's story, beautifully narrated

Would you consider the audio edition of The Wind in the Willows to be better than the print version?

I made an attempt to read the print version when I was about 9, and I couldn't get through it. I would consider the audio version to be better. The narrator gave life to each character, and it really improved the story.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved all of the characters and how they looked out for each other and were forgiving of the faults and shortcomings of their friends.

Which scene was your favorite?

There are too many to choose just one. I loved the scenes when Mole was first getting to know Rat, particularly where he capsized Rat's boat. I loved how obliging Rat was when Mole sensed his home out in the snow and Rat insisted that they return to it. I liked the anxious build-up to the first encounter with Badger. I also enjoyed the preparations to return to Toad Hall.

Any additional comments?

There were a few departures from the main story, and I thought it meandered there. I wish the chapters were broken up more in the audio version so that I could skip some of those digressions. I was more a fan of the main narrative.

Fun

This was a fun story to hear. I think all children and adults would benefit from listening to it. Life is about relationships and these characters learn and grow as humans can.

Children's Classic

I thought I had read this book as a child, but if I did, it wasn't the story I remembered. As an adult, I find the friends in this book to be charming, well developed characters. The story was fun and I love the anthropomorphic animals. I chuckled thinking of Toad and his pockets, and Badger in his smoking jacket. Very well done!

Absolutely beautiful

This was a delight from beginning to end, I only wish it could go on an on.

Wonderful performance of a true classic.

The Wind in the Willows is a story perfect for all ages and the language is just lovely. This particular version is perfect. Mr Hordern' voice, theatricality, even the speed which he reads is spot on for this classic. I honestly cannot think of anything that would improve the hours I spent listening.

Great Voices- Low Voice

Charming story. starts qusint and becomes quite the adventure. Characters are imaginative, and they drive the story.