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  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars

Yummy, fast 'read'

This is "Masterpiece Theater" minus the TV. Crisp, delicious dialogue. No plain ol' narration here - the multiple voices do the play justice. You'll be hooked.

8 of 9 people found this review helpful

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    3 out of 5 stars
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    5 out of 5 stars

Leave off the Stage Directions!

You know the material is funny and biting enough to make you cry. But darn-it, the stage directions distract without adding value. There are maybe *two* places where we need to be told someone is entering or leaving. The rest is really obvious from what the characters say OR could be made obvious through a touch of audio staging (door or walking sounds, for example). The intrusion of the superfluous narrator just ruined this one for me.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Roland
  • BolzanoItaly
  • 06-16-08

Delectable and timeless

Wilde's one-liners come to life in a crisp, fast-paced recording. The cast renders the characters in a truly delightful manner. A most entertaining piece of audio.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

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    5 out of 5 stars
  • P. Steele
  • Grand Forks, ND, United States
  • 07-29-07

Great story

This was a very enjoyable listen. I'd never heard this story before, and it was great. I thought the voice acting was well done. I would recommend!

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  • Phyllis
  • Naples, FL, United States
  • 06-04-18

Great fun

The actors voices and pace are perfect. Oscar Wilde’s wit is always a delight. Fun.

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    5 out of 5 stars

Refreshing

Very nice story for any age. Listening to it made it more attractive that reading. It was just perfect for a weekend listen.