The Wind in the Willows

By: Kenneth Grahame

Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell

Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins

Publisher's summary

This quintessentially English novel is considered by many to be a masterpiece of storytelling. Set for the most part on a riverbank in rural England, against a backdrop of social, agricultural, and industrial change typical of the early 20th century, Kenneth Grahame's portrayal of the anthropomorphic characters (which include Mole, Ratty, Badger, Otter, and, of course, the incorrigible Mr. Toad) is imaginative, lyrical, and without doubt uniquely humorous. Above all, in this work, the writer strikes a deep and resonant chord of human emotions. There are other audio versions of The Wind in the Willows; however, this rendering brings a fresh, clear, and enthusiastic narration inspired by a lifelong affection for the book.

Public Domain (P)2017 Chris Guy Randal MacDonnell

This is the Narration You Want!

Fantastic book, which is much beloved from my own childhood. I've been sharing this version with my kids at bedtime each evening, and they've been very happy to dive into the adventures of Mr. Toad and his friends. This is an unabridged version, which I greatly prefer, but what really shines in this version is the narration by Chris MacDonnell. He has been added to my list of favorite narrators! He has a fantastic British accent, and the pacing of Neil Gaiman. That makes the story really enjoyable to listen to, even over long stretches. This will definitely be one we listen to over and over again!

I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher. I received this title for free in exchange for an unbiased review. That being said, it really is fantastic, and I would have gladly purchased it!

Fun fun fun

What did you love best about The Wind in the Willows?

I received this free in exchange for an unbiased review. I found the story to be much fun and brought back a lot of memories of reading it when I was younger and later to my children. I got a lot more detail listening to the story.

The wind in the willows

The wonderful story of the wind in the willows told magically by Chris MacDonnell.It is a great book to listen to with a child.I was provided this book by the author,narrator or publisher for review.

A Good Performance And Story...

Would you listen to The Wind in the Willows again? Why?

Its A Children's Book And As An Adult It Was A Break From The Norm...However Once Was Enough...

What other book might you compare The Wind in the Willows to and why?

Alice And The Looking Glass... So Many Different Animal Characters And Their Adventures...

What does Chris MacDonnell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He Brought All The Characters A Different Voice...It Was Very Entertaining...

Any additional comments?

"I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review."

Great Listen and a Great Story

This is a wonderful classic tale and the narrator does a fantastic job of bringing the characters to life. There are a few options for narrators to choose from, but I can't imagine anyone doing a better job than Chris MacDonnell. His accent and character deliveries are on point, and feel perfectly in place within the narrative.

This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.

Excellent Performance of a Brilliant Classic

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this audiobook. Chris MacDonnell is a talented narrator with a great voice. He's easy to listen to and does a great job of bringing each character to life. I especially loved his meek little mole and pretentious, bossy Toad.
This is one of my all-time favourite stories and one I have read to myself multiple times over the years. I am delighted with this audio version. Chris's performance kept me engaged to a point where I just wanted to listen. I didn't want to be multitasking and doing other things whilst wearing my headphones. I kept sitting down to enjoy it. A good storyteller will do that for you!

Mr. Toad and Friends

I thoroughly enjoyed hearing all the adventures Mr. Toad, Ratty, Mole, and the wise Badger had throughout this delightful tale. I especially enjoyed the sports car fiascos and the Washer Women roles. It was a very entertaining read.
Chris MacDonnell is perfect as a narrator. He really had me captivated through every adventure. Each character was unique.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher courtesy of Audiobook Blast.

An Enchanting Tale

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Easy to listen to story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

The water rat. All around good guy.

Which character – as performed by Chris MacDonnell – was your favorite?

Mr. Toad because Chris portrayed his different personalities very well.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

A classic tale comes to life.

Any additional comments?

“I was provided this free review copy audiobook by the author or narrator." This review is for the audio copy of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame and narrated by Chris MacDonnell.
I had always known about the Disney version of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride but had never read The Wind in the Willows. This was an entertaining tale and was read superbly by Chris MacDonnell. His inflections, accents and pacing helped tell the story in a manner that made it easy to listen to and hard to put down.

Wonderful!

Chris MacDonnell's narration of this classic is just perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to it.

Beautifully written wonderfully imaginative

A true joy to listen to and a classic masterpiece of literature. I read this back as an early teen and found it even more rewarding revisiting it years later here, as an audiobook. Five stars, a must read.