Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Ian Kelly's Casanova

De: Ian Kelly

Narrado por: Benedict Cumberbatch

Benedict Cumberbatch reads Ian Kelly’s biography of one of the most beguiling and controversial individuals of any age.

In this fascinating biography of the notorious libertine, Ian Kelly draws on documents by Casanova, his friends, and his lovers (male and female) in order to bring fresh insights to the man’s life and world. The sights and smells of 18th-century Europe are brought keenly to life, as are the colourful incidents of Casanova’s life.

As a young cleric, he embarked upon a scandalous affair with a married woman, fleeing eventually to Constantinople. He created a stir at the French court of King Louis XV, began intrigues in London that led him to a soaking in the Thames, and sought to meet Catherine the Great at a ball in St Petersburg.

His own memoirs ensured his lasting fame and changed the way we think and write about ourselves and about sex.

Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock, The Imitation Game, Star Trek Into Darkness) is the reader of this abridged edition, first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Extra.

©2015 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2015 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd

Great voice

There are too many Italian word in this book. But still the narration is great.

Benedict's voice does not disappoint!

Don't kid yourself. You got this audiobook to hear Benedict Cumberbatch roll his R's and talk about naughty things. He won't let you down. Go ahead and give a listen.

Casanova

Benedict Cumberbatch's voice is like butter. I could listen to that man read the phone book. He truly brought the story of this Casanova story to life. A truly brilliant performance.

Seductive Swoon Worthy

This audio book is amazing, an intriguing glimpse at a famous reducer and gentleman. Benedict's voice is deep, seductive and demands to be heard as he reads the steamy take it the well known lover.

The Man, The Women, The Legend--Well Done!

Any additional comments?

I just returned from Venice where I visited Casanova's prison cell, so I was eager to hear a brief version of his life in English. This book did the trick--outlined his main conquests in great detail and Cumberbatch's reading was definitely a highlight!

Benedict Cumberbatch’s voice!

I loved the telling of the story. Not gonna lie, him and his voice was THE reason why I bought this book!

Not Bad, Just Not What I Expected

Overall, its just a biography of Casanova. Nothing more, nothing less. The biographer really didn't add much- it just felt like a list of events and not much color added. Benedict's narration was middle of the road as well- neither good or bad. compared to his other narration work, this wasn't as good in comparison. If you're not a stronger lover of history (such as myself), I'd pass on this.

Fabulous Story and narrator!

Mr. Cumberbatch tells this interesting story with his usual flair! I loved listening to this audiobook. I will download more narrated by him. Very entertaining!

Beautiful narration

Listening to Benedict is mesmerizing. Though the story was at times challenging because of the French words, Benedict’s beautiful narration makes the story additive.

Can Mr. Cumberbatch...

Can Mr. Cumberbatch just narrate all my audio books? Ya know just let him narrate everything, I've got a shower bottle that needs narrating!

Story overall were very good my only wish, it was longer.