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Editorial Reviews
Narrator Frank Muller reaches into the depths of his well-trained bass as he portrays one of Conrad's most interesting characters with a sly, knowing tone and perfect pacing. At the beginning of the story Muller lets Nostromo's leadership qualities shine through his performance and allows the creeping dread of his fate to seep into the audio so that listeners feel every emotion, from sorrow to elation to empathy. A wonderful performance by one of the best narrators to ever step behind a microphone.
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.
Critic Reviews
"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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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 07-11-03
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.
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- BR mom
- 05-07-05
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.
6 of 12 people found this review helpful
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- W Perry Hall
- Mobile, AL
- 12-27-17
Complex plotting showing human nature in adversity
'He was ruined in every way, but a man possessed of passion is not a bankrupt in life.'
J. Conrad, Nostromo
A splendid story of romanticism, adventure and vice. Conrad employs an intricate narrative structure, intertwining four character studies and differing points of view around Sulaco, an imagined South American country, a ticking bomb with a violent past. He perfectly contrasts these against the fabulous scenery of mist-hidden mountains and a silver mine.
The novel begins in the midst of things with frequent flashbacks and some glimpses forward, as information is gradually revealed.
It’s filled the with spirited characters, including, of course, the magnificent Nostromo, who is a natural born leader, valiant, virtuous and very handsome, ready and able for center stage in the revolution about to destroy Sulaco.
A master of suspense and designer extraordinaire of complex plots, Conrad thereby transforms an otherwise typical tale of romantic adventure into a quite serious study of human nature in adversity, with themes of capitalism and imperialism and revolution.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- Daniel
- Lake Arrowhead, CA, USA
- 05-26-05
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.
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
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- Armando
- Libertyville, IL, USA
- 09-21-06
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.
4 of 12 people found this review helpful
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- tmg
- 07-10-18
A Masterpiece
Requires active listening, but the richness of language, characters and society are well worth the effort.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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- Stephen
- New Orleans, LA, United States
- 09-17-12
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.
1 of 4 people found this review helpful