• Pilgrim's Progress

  • Updated, Modern English
  • By: John Bunyan
  • Narrated by: Mark Christensen
  • Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (428 ratings)

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Pilgrim's Progress

By: John Bunyan
Narrated by: Mark Christensen
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Publisher's summary

Often disguised as something that would help him, evil accompanies Christian on his journey to the Celestial City. As you walk with him, you'll begin to identify today's many religious pitfalls. These are presented by men such as Pliable, who turns back at the Slough of Despond; and Ignorance, who believes he's a true follower of Christ when he's really only trusting in himself. Each character represented in this allegory is intentionally and profoundly accurate in its depiction of what we see all around us, and unfortunately, what we too often see in ourselves. But while Christian is injured and nearly killed, he eventually prevails to the end. So can you.

©2014 Life Sentence Publishing, Inc. (P)2014 Life Sentence Publishing, Inc.

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Annoying

Trying to follow the story line is useless! We have read other versions of Pilgrims Progress several times and never had to endure having every scripture reference quoted in full inserted as an interruption into the narrative. Sometimes more than once per sentence! The whole story is impossible to enjoy. I am removing it from my library, sorry I bought it.

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Glitchy

I do not wish to rate the story as such as it needs nothing from me and I could add nothing to its understanding after a few hundred years of comment.

I do not want my comments of the performance to be a reflection on Mr. Christensen. His portion was done quite well. Rather I have a couple technical complaints.

1) Often voices/effects would be heard out of place in the story. There was one 5-10 second chunk of silence near the end of Christian's story.
2) The voice effects for the villains was not bad but the sound level of the voice fell below the effect necessitating playing with the volume knob.
3) Always, always check to make sure music does not mask the narration.
4) This version includes the scripture references, which is great when you are reading (I got the matched kindle/audible set) but during an audio presentation it tends to disrupt the flow. I find this a common problem with Christian books. Listening, enjoying, learning, then an interruption for what are basically parenthetical comments. If I'm listening I'm generally not in a position to look up references, make note of them or do anything with them.

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Distracting

Following the storyline was difficult with every scripture reference quoted in full and inserted was as a distracting interruption into the narrative.

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Those who have hears, Let them hear!

Another author Charles Stanley recommended this book. Initially upon reading the reviews my zeal quickly diminished. I began to think, maybe, I should just wait til a scripture free version comes out. I was quickly convicted. How stupid? Reading a Christian book with no biblical reference. I love this book, with scriptures and all. It quickens your spirit to as your mind listens. I would not change it. You have missed the revelation of this book's message if the interjected scriptures are to much for you. May those who have ears to hear, Hear in your heart!

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Not the best version for an audio book

Pilgrims Progress is a wonderful book filled with allegories for the Christian journey. However, this particular version includes full scripture for said allegories. If a person was reading the book, it wouldn't be a big deal. However, because this is an audio book, the story is interrupted every few words to input scripture. For example (and I am just making up this quote) " Evangelist said 'You must flee" Scripture: (full scripture is read) 'Keep running and don't look back' Scripture (full scripture is read). The narrator always introduces the scripture by saying "Scripture". This happens about every sentence, sometimes occurring multiple times within a single sentence. This makes it impossible for the listener to follow the story, because there isn't enough uninterrupted dialog to focus on. My suggestion would be to read the book, or find another audible version that allows the story to flow.

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Constant interruptions

What did you like best about Pilgrim's Progress? What did you like least?

I like the story... so far.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Mark Christensen?

No complaints

Was Pilgrim's Progress worth the listening time?

NO!

Any additional comments?

The problem with this book is that when there is a Scripture reference, It is read into the story. Although I am glad there are scripture references, there are A LOT of them and it interrupts the story. Very hard for me to listen to when there are so many interruptions. The story is constantly broken up.

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Not the story I remembered.

Jumped into scripture quotes so much I had a very hard time keeping up with the plot line! It's like a very very long sermon. Wouldn't recommend this rewrite but the voice actors were great!!

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Very enjoyable

others did not like scripture references inserted in the text, but I liked it.

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If You Haven’t Read This, Do So While You Still Can!

There are many pleasant things to put on a “bucket“ list. This should be only second in line of books to read. The first should be the Bible. But many never wish to read that one. For those of you who feel that way, I highly recommend this classic. The Bible is still the best selling book of all printing history. This book is the second highest selling.

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Great revision

I enjoyed this book and recommend it. The updated English is easier to understand.

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