Out of Africa

De: Isak Dinesen

Narrado por: Julie Harris

Danish countess Karen Blixon, known as Isak Dineson, ran a coffee plantation in Kenya in the years when Africa remained a romantic and formidable continent to most Europeans. Out of Africa is her account of her life there, with stories of her respectful relationships with the Masai, Kikuyu, and Somali natives who work on her land; the European friends who visit her; and the imposing permanence of the wild, high land itself. Stage and television actress Julie Harris delivers a reading that is emotionally charged and reflective, recreating Dinesen's lively appreciation for the land she loved so much.

Public Domain (P)1985 The Audio Partners Publishing Corp.

Peaceful and interesting

The narration was so genuine-sounding that I kept forgetting that it was not the author reading it. This is a peaceful and interesting story. Though pretty short, and not exciting, the relationships and different lifestyles of an Africa of the past were intriguing.

Out of Africa into My Heart

Beautifully written tale of a coffee farm in Africa and the people who live and work the land. Superb narration by Julie Harris brings this short book to life. Excellent listening experience.

Julie Harris is a superb reader.

Interesting stories and a superb actress as reader make this a thoroughly enjoyable audio book.

A beautiful tribute to Africa

Beautifully written emotional story of Africa, very well read by the lovely voice of Julie Harris. I highly recommend this (short) book/story to all readers!

I was shocked and disappointed

I loved the movie. People almost always say the book is usually better than the film. Not in this case. The book is only a little longer than the movie was and the similarities almost stop there. I enjoy listening to books before seeing the movies because of the extra details the books usually give. I feel that my movie experience is better because of it. I know what the character is thinking instead of just trying to read it on their face if I hadn't read the book.
This book gives a lot more details but most of it was not in the movie. Also there is information (i.e. Barkley) that is SO different from the movie that I almost stopped listening there. I know... artistic license and all that... but this was crazy different. The relationship between Karen and Denys was glossed over. Granted there wasn't much they could do in 2+ hours but still... It was a big disappointment for me.