
Lorna Doone
A Romance of Exmoor
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Narrado por:
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Chris MacDonnell
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Diana Croft
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R. D. Blackmore
R. D. Blackmore’s enduring masterpiece Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor is renowned for its beautifully descriptive writing, the cleverly woven plot, and the powerfully drawn portrait of true love. Set in Devon in the late 17th century, it is an enduring masterpiece. First published in 1869, the novel revolves around the story of Devonshire farmer, John Ridd, his family, friends, and community. John tells the story in the first person beginning when he is just a boy and his father is murdered by the Doones.
Formerly a noble family from the north of England, the Doones have been forced by circumstances to leave their traditional home and live as outlaws on the Devon/Somerset border where they tyrannize, bully and rob the local population.
John’s curiosity and adventurous nature lead him secretly into the isolated and closely guarded Valley of the Doones, where he meets the beautiful Lorna. Abducted from her mother as an infant some years before, she is held by the outlaws whose interest in her is purely selfish. Over time and through secret meetings, John and Lorna develop a relationship that blossoms into deep love - a love that forces John to rescue his beloved from the hateful Doones who are trying to starve Lorna into submission to their wishes.
The novel incorporates real events, places, and characters such as the Great Winter, the Duke of Monmouth, Judge Jeffries, Shakespeare (who is said to be an inspiration for the plot), highwaymen, battles, smugglers, King Charles II, and his queen.
Blackmore went to Blundells School in Tiverton, which is where the novel opens and introduces the young John Ridd. Another inspiration for the plot is the actual shooting of a young woman at a church in Chagford, Devon.
Originally published in 1869.
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Love the narrated
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And, for once, I find the narration pleasant, fitting and very well-executed (after having to return several other unintelligible renditions on Audible before finding this one).
A treasure
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what took me so long?
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Long But Worthwhile
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A Classic Brought To Life
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Unexpected
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Lengthy, but worth the investment in time.
May return toot someday.
Worthy period piece.
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Story alive with the voices
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This is such a sweet tale where honesty, chivalry, and honor are exalted along with humility. Loved it again!
Favorite book as a teen
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The story was bogged down by minutiae of the period (late 17th century) by the author - who wrote it 1869. I usually like details, however they overwhelm the story and some of said details are really extraneous and betimes irritating. It was written from the hero’s point of view and is true to the way women were looked at as inferior, unstable beings who wouldn’t last a fortnight without a man’s strong hand. I had to constantly keep in mind this manuscript was written during the Victorian Era by a man. I gritted my teeth through the simpering dialogue between the hero and heroine, and the hero’s dialogue with the other female characters of the story.
The basic story in and of itself was good. The depiction of the drama was lacking, no suspense or true angst. I couldn’t connect with the characters most especially the hero telling the story and the trembling, lacklustre heroine.
The male narrator’s voice was not pleasant although he did do a good job switching between the different characters dialects.
Not what I expected
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