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
(778)
Performance
(583)
Story
(583)
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!"
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
(1908)
Performance
(1675)
Story
(1710)
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!"
The Two Towers: Book Two in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy
UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 40 mins)
By J. R. R. Tolkien
Narrated By Rob Inglis
Whispersync for Voice-ready
Overall
(1128)
Performance
(997)
Story
(1021)
The Two Towers is the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic saga, The Lord of the Rings. The Fellowship has been forced to split up. Frodo and Sam must continue alone towards Mount Doom, where the One Ring must be destroyed. Meanwhile, at Helm’s Deep and Isengard, the first great battles of the War of the Ring take shape. In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien’s great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe - hobbits, elves, and wizards - spring to life. Rob Inglis’ narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio.
Anna says:
"Thank you, Audible! Tolkien at long last!"
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
(1544)
Performance
(1107)
Story
(1083)
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
A classic tale of love, set in early 20th century Japan. This is a love story that will not only leave you teary eyed, but will also inspire you.
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