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Nostromo | [Joseph Conrad]
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Nostromo

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  • by Joseph Conrad
  • Narrated by Frank Muller
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  • LENGTH
    16 hrs
  • RELEASE DATE
    05-26-01
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Publisher's Summary

One of the great adventure novels of our language creates a most engaging central character, Nostromo. A picturesque man of action and popular hero, Nostromo lives to be "well-spoken of" by the citizens of Costaguana, the mythical South American banana republic where the story takes place. Around this figure, Conrad spins a story of revolution, politics, and racial conflict as complex as Nostromo, the man whose greatest enemy is himself.

(P)1987 by Recorded Books, Inc.

What the Critics Say

"The reading by the acclaimed Frank Muller has a fine, dramatic touch." (Library Journal)
"Conrad, I think, was right in regarding it [Nostromo] as his greatest creation, and it seems to me one of the world's great novels." (F.R. Leavis)

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    DebraF 07-11-03
    DebraF 07-11-03 Member Since 2002
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    "Wow!"

    I'm not even sure why I downloaded this audio book. I had read 'Heart of Darkness' in high school, but was unfamiliar with anything else by Conrad. This is one of the best books I have ever read/heard. The story is incredible. Everyone should read this book. After reading it, I rented the BBC mini series on sideo tape for another interpretation. It didn't hold a candle to the book, but it's still compelling.

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    Deborah Baton Rouge, LA, USA 05-07-05
    Deborah Baton Rouge, LA, USA 05-07-05 Member Since 2003
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    "A dry reading of a wonderful novel"

    This has always been one of my favorite novels. Subtitled, "A Paradise of Snakes" in some printings, it's a great story with incredible characters and masterful use of the language. I remember once reading that this was Conrad's expose of discovering America. And what an analogy it is (and perhaps the precursor of the Spaghetti Western. . . ). This reader, however, turns poetic prose into something of a snore.

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    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    Armando Libertyville, IL, USA 09-21-06
    Armando Libertyville, IL, USA 09-21-06
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    "Lost"

    I truelly enjow Frank Muller narration. He is excellent as ever. The stort however is world salad. I rewind several sections and just can't follow the story. For Mr. Mullers best listen All the Pretty horses or Shawshank redemtion. I pray his recover is going well. What a loss to all audio readers! Gave up one this one, though.

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    Daniel Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA 05-26-05
    Daniel Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA 05-26-05
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    "Couldn't get through it"

    This was the only book I've listened to that I've had to leave unfinished. I just couldn't get through more than a few hours. I think the main problem is that this book just doesn't lend itself to narration very well. Perhaps a different narrator would help, but I doubt it. It seemed like a good book, though - I'll try the print version.

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    Stephen New Orleans, LA, United States 09-17-12
    Stephen New Orleans, LA, United States 09-17-12 Member Since 2000
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    "I abandoned listening to this magnificent book"
    Is there anything you would change about this book?

    This is a truely great book but does not function as an audio book - too many characters and too much description. It's really difficult to keep tabs on all of the elements.


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