Robinson Crusoe

De: Daniel Defoe

Narrado por: Denny Sayers

First published in 1719, Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe is commonly considered as the first novel in English. Based on the real-life experience of Alexander Selkirk, who spent four years on a Pacific island, it is the account of the 28-year stay of an English sailor on a nearly uninhabited island near America. Actually, Robinson Crusoe has to share the island with cannibals. He eventually manages to save some of their victims, one of them becoming his servant under the name Man Friday.

The story has aroused the imagination of many generations and has remained popular ever since its first publication. This book is considered one of the most widely published books in history.

Public Domain (P)2007 123classical

Reviews

Extremely poor performance and narration. Sounded like a slow grammar school teacher. Could not get through the first chapter.

Very Poor Quality

This is very poor recording & sound quality. It sounds like a guy sitting on his front porch reading & recording it into a cheap microphone. This disappointing and far below Audible standards. Find a better version

This guy shouldn't be allowed to read outloud

I liken the experience to cutting yourself then pouring lemon juice on the wound. I bet the story is good though.

this was a very good book might read it again..

very good book. enjoyed the planting of food and how crusoe survived on the island

Perfect for a 4th grader following along!

What made the experience of listening to Robinson Crusoe the most enjoyable?

Although I can see why many people would find this reading slow, it is perfect for our purposes. I found the writing to be a reason for difficult reading. I tried to help my son read it in places, and I felt very frustrated by its flow. I decided to come to Audible and played several different samples for my son. I laughed when he chose this one. It is the perfect speed for him to follow the words with the narrator, which eases my conscience since it is a main purpose of him reading it.

Any additional comments?

You've made a painful and necessary task more bearable. Thank you!

Terrible audio quality of a terrible narration

The audio quality on this book is terrible. I would be able to get past that, except that the narrator is terrible too!

Great book - awful recording

Quality of recording was beneath the reputation of Audible. The book is a classic and highly recommended in another form.

worst narration ever

who let this person perform an audiobook? Fire them! this is the worst narration and audio quality I have ever heard from a website that you have to pay for things

Torturous narration!

Holy cow! How could this poor guy think he could narrate a book?! Don't bother with this. I couldn't get through the first chapter, same as the other reviewer.

Fantastic!

I had no idea the real story and the great Christian theme of this book. No movie ever showed this. I have been enthralled to listen and sad that it is over.