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The Wind in the Willows
- Narrated by: Ralph Cosham
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
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"Ralph Cosham's performance is a study in characterization without overdramatization.... Cosham sounds as if he is reading his favorite work of fiction, and his affection is contagious. Keep this nearby - it's the prescription for happiness." (AudioFile)
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- Frank
- 04-18-18
Must Read Book
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
YES! I would recommend this book to everyone.
What did you like best about this story?
This story is a very happy place to be...yes, there are some ups and downs, but the characters have character and overcome.
What about Ralph Cosham’s performance did you like?
Very relaxed voice and this book requires a British narrator to get it right.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Spend a day with these folks and you will want to stay indefinitely.
Any additional comments?
Sadly, it is hard to find books that are this well written -- 'wish there were more books like this.
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- J-me
- 04-29-17
Oh Toad... you disagreeable you
Beautifully narrated by Ralph Cosham.
I have come to this book in my winter years.
Toad was a surprise!! All the characters are finely written, however, I fell for Water Rat quickly. Badger is a delight too. I knew about this classic of course, and have finally listened... in one sitting!!, because I can drive and listen at the same time.
I'm so pleased I did.
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- Maxwell
- 04-16-23
A Wonderful Match of Story and Narrator
An enduring classic children’s story—but perhaps even better for adults who should appreciate the underrated wit.
Of all the hundreds of titles in my audible account, perhaps my favorite—something more than a beautiful narration, something like an audio rendering, a real work of art.
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- notchland88
- 10-24-08
Family favorite
Mole, Rat, Toad and friends are real personalities in Ralph Cosham's brilliant narration. All the joy and humor packed into this terrific story come through. Listening to Wind in the Willows with Christmas tree lights on and hot chocolate in hand has become a Christmas tradition for our family. Even our teens carve out 4 or 5 evenings during the season to settle in and enjoy.
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- Melissa S.
- 02-12-16
Simply Beautiful.
I had not known I was getting a kid's book. it is written for adults to read to kids.
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- Eleanor
- 08-07-14
Ok but a little boring
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
It was worth the small price I paid. I would do it again.
What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike?
The narrator dragged on a little and I could barely differentiate between characters. I think he made it a little more boring than it otherwise would have been.
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- Jim Hall
- 12-17-13
Gentle pleasures
What did you like best about this story?
I had seen the Disney cartoon version of The Wind in the Willows years ago, but had never read the book. The idyllic settings and rather lyrical prose, coupled with a charming cast of characters, make this a very enjoyable story.
What does Ralph Cosham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Listening to Mr. Cosham is like hearing a favorite uncle tell a story (a Welsh uncle, actually; I can't help but remember his wonderful performance of How Green was My Valley). The voices he gives to each character are unique enough to be recognizable without being over the top, and his narration is very easy to listen to.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Many of the parts of the story dealing with Mr. Toad are very funny.
Any additional comments?
This rendition of The Wind in the Willows makes it obvious why this novel is a classic.
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- Warren Smith
- 01-06-20
what a great experience
It's only once in a while I can say something to this tune. I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook. It was beautifully done. five stars. cheers
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- PutNameHere
- 06-26-15
Maybe a different narrator would have pulled me in
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I consider myself open to a wide range of literature. So, I was looking forward to this timeless classic. It just didn't pull me in like I thought it would. The writing was very good and I wondered what this would have been like if Jim Dale narrated. Mr Cosham's voices of the characters were too similar and some accents were thick. This may be a good candidate for whisper sync to follow along more closely to the story.
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- Dill
- 02-23-13
Recording Brings Out the Loveliness of the Writing
Would you consider the audio edition of The Wind in the Willows to be better than the print version?
I tried reading the print version aloud, but it was this audio version that really did it justice and helped me see the poetry of the book. I loved listening while I did chores--it was entertaining, yet soothing.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Wind in the Willows?
Rat and Mole going out all night to look for the little lost otter.
What about Ralph Cosham’s performance did you like?
His performance, most especially his accents and voices, was outstanding.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not necessarily. I enjoyed stringing it out and being able to listen to it in segments when I wanted to.
Any additional comments?
Thank you, Mr. Cosham, for this contribution.
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