The Comedians

De: Graham Greene

Narrado por: Joseph Porter

Three men meet on a ship bound for Haiti, where corruption and terror reign. Disillusioned and noncommittal, they are the “comedians” of Greene’s title, hiding from life’s pain and love behind their chosen masks.

©1965 Graham Greene (P)1993 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“Graham Greene arouses responses of curiosity and attention comparable to those set up by Malraux…Faulkner and Hemingway.” ( New Statesman)

Fabulous Greene story.

For those who grew up mostly ignorant of Haitian history and the appalling role of America, specifically the CIA, in supporting violent and inhumane regimes in South and Central America and the Caribbean, this book is a must read. While the Americans only show up in the persons of the buffoonish but ultimately heroic Smiths, the ghastly rule of of "Papa Doc" Duvalier, supported by the United States as a "bulwark against Communism," is laid open to the reader's horrified eyes.

Great historical novel

Relevant in our times. Not much has changed since then. Worth while book to read. Informative. Entertaining

Fascinating

I am still not sure why this book was free but I am glad I read it. I wanted to learn more about Haiti and while it didn’t accomplish that goal it was still a great story.

Comedians indeed!

I have to admit that I enjoyed the book immensely. The narrator’s tone and pace matched the book’s Content perfectly, and I found myself enjoying the wry sarcasm of the author. A perfect pairing.

Good dramatic rendering of a Greene masterpiece

Joseph Porter gives a good rendering of this excellent novel. It would have been more satisfying if he had added more energy to the task. However there is a lovely range of nuances that he uses for the various colourful characters. Greene's brilliant prose underscores the entire experience. I look forward to reading the novel soon.