F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic American novel of the Roaring Twenties is beloved by generations of readers and stands as his crowning work. This new audio edition, authorized by the Fitzgerald estate, is narrated by Oscar-nominated actor Jake Gyllenhaal (Brokeback Mountain). Gyllenhaal's performance is a faithful delivery in the voice of Nick Carraway, the Midwesterner turned New York bond salesman, who rents a small house next door to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby....
Darwin8u says:
"Simple, Beautiful, and Exquisitely Textured"
Heart of Darkness: A Signature Performance by Kenneth Branagh
UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 51 mins)
By Joseph Conrad
Narrated By Kenneth Branagh
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(780)
Performance
(585)
Story
(585)
A Signature Performance: Kenneth Branagh plays this like a campfire ghost story, told by a haunted, slightly insane Marlow.
Like every other hobbit, Bilbo Baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. But when a wandering wizard captivates him with tales of the unknown, Bilbo becomes restless. Soon he joins the wizard’s band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all.
Darwin8u says:
"Victory after all, I suppose!"
Gone with the Wind
UNABRIDGED (49 hrs and 7 mins)
By Margaret Mitchell
Narrated By Linda Stephens
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(2280)
Performance
(1329)
Story
(1348)
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, Margaret Mitchell's great novel of the South is one of the most popular books ever written. Within six months of its publication in 1936, Gone With the Wind had sold a million copies. To date, it has been translated into 25 languages, and more than 28 million copies have been sold. Here are the characters that have become symbols of passion and desire....
dallas says:
"not to miss audible experience"
The Fellowship of the Ring: Book One in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
UNABRIDGED (19 hrs and 11 mins)
By J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated By Rob Inglis
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(1940)
Performance
(1700)
Story
(1735)
The Fellowship of the Ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the One Ring. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil.
Ellen says:
"At last - The Definitive Recording!"
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Signature Performance by Elijah Wood
UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 12 mins)
By Mark Twain
Narrated By Elijah Wood
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(1549)
Performance
(1111)
Story
(1086)
A Signature Performance: Elijah Wood becomes the first narrator to bring a youthful voice and energy to the story, perhaps making it the closest interpretation to Twain’s original intent.
James says:
"Worthy "signature" premiere"
Publisher's Summary
By clever scheming, friends encourage Beatrice and Benedict's love affair, while Don Juan plots to ruin Hero and Claudio's chances of finding happiness together.
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