V for Vendetta

By: Alan Moore

Narrated by: Simon Vance

Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins

Publisher's summary

Remember, Remember the Fifth of November

Imagine a Britain stripped of democracy, a world of the not-too-distant future in which freedom has been surrendered willingly to a totalitarian regime which rose to power by exploiting the people's worst fears and most damning weaknesses.

This is the setting for the parable of Evey, a young woman saved from death by a masked man calling himself V. Beguiling and dangerous, V ignites the fuse of revolution when he urges his fellow citizens to shed the blanket of tyranny and oppression that they have permitted themselves to be cloaked in. While those in power take steps to neutralize the threat, police pursue the mystery of V, unaware of the terrible truth that awaits them. But it is Evey who, with V as her enigmatic guide, sets out on the painful path of deception and self-discovery, deconstruction and re-creation, vindication and vengeance.

Novelization by Steve Moore, based on the graphic novel illustrated by David Lloyd and published by Vertigo/DC Comics. Based on the screenplay written by the Wachowski Sisters.

©2006 DC Comics (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks

Great Listen

Would you listen to V for Vendetta again? Why?

I would listen to it again, great story and wonderfully read.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

The plot keeps you at the edge of the seat, wondering what happens next... providing you did not see the movie.

Which scene was your favorite?

The blowing up of the old bailey.

Who was the most memorable character of V for Vendetta and why?

V, for his unending quest for "anarchy"

Exciting

Yes this was exciting, keep me interested. I'm suprised cause I'm not usually into superhero books or make or role play. Non-fiction is my favorite. And this was fun, I hate when people write a long descriptive review and tell the whole dang story, so I'm gonna leave it here.

A Novelization Worth Listening To

Would you listen to V for Vendetta again? Why?

No reason other than I didn't think I would pick up anything new a second time.

Any additional comments?

This is a novelization of the screenplay of the graphic novel/comic books. It follows very closely with the movie. It was done well, though.

you'll see what He see and feel what he feels

I read the comic book years ago. but to be able to close my eyes and been able to create an image while hearing the story so perfectly narrated its just perfect..

another one

Amazing story. It reflects where our society could end up today, being as tyranny reigns.

Remember, remember the 5th of November

yet how easily we forget. A sobering reminder of over powered government and the danger that lies within complacency.

Improves on the movie

Any additional comments?

I came into this book after having watched the movie, albeit about 10 years before. I was and still am a fan of the movie, so I did have some expectations going in. I was worried that it would be just a retelling of the movie and although it sort of was, it also added to it immensely. I loved how the author went into the minds of the different characters and described the events in such a way that made me appreciate the movie even more.

For someone who hasn't watched the movie, I would recommend reading the book first and then watching it because the book does add that extra layer of what's going on in people heads that is almost impossible to explicitly portray in a movie. However, I do think that the movie was superior with the action sequences and overall atmosphere, although the latter could be debatable.

Either way, the world is a great dystopia in the sense that it feels plausible and the sense of hopelessness is really tangible. I also enjoyed the characters, especially since the focus shifts among three of them which let's you experience their growth thoroughly throughout the book. Writing was also superb and engaging, especially considering it followed the movie scene by scene.

I was very tempted to give this the full five stars, but the lacklustre action sequences and the lack of anything really new, kind of let me down a bit.

very dramatic. numerous good concepts revealed

very dramatic, lot of good concepts revealed, well conceived and written, nice interpersonal relationship develops

Surprisingly good!

It's unusual for a book to evolve from a movie that was based on a comic book, but that is what we have here. I was worried a bit about getting this book, but the movie was pretty good, so I took the risk.

I'm glad I did. The book brings more depth to the characters while remaining in step with the movie. Simon Vance, as always, was superb and his voice was ideal for this dystopian novel. The sum total was a very rewarding listen of an excellent story.

Whether you've seen the movie or not, I can highly recommend that this audible version is worth your time.

Any form of powerful government equals corruption.

I enjoyed getting into this book. I had just as much fun reading up on it's origins as I did listening to the performance. Simon Vance is a reliable narrator and always impresses. This audiobook is like watching an extended version of the movie. I was surprised how close to the graphic novel they kept the movie.