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Title: Lord Jim

Author: Joseph Conrad

Narrator: John Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-10

Publisher: Tantor Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Lord Jim tells the story of a young, idealistic Englishman - "as unflinching as a hero in a book" - who is disgraced by a single act of cowardice while serving as an officer on the Patna, a merchant-ship sailing from an eastern port. His life is ruined: an isolated scandal has assumed horrifying proportions. But then he is befriended by an older man named Marlow who helps to establish him in exotic Patusan, a remote Malay settlement where his courage is put to the test once more.

Lord Jim is about courage and cowardice, self-knowledge and personal growth. It is one of the most profound and rewarding psychological novels in English. Set in the context of social change and colonial expansion in late Victorian England, it embodies in Jim the values and turmoil of a fading empire.

Members Reviews:

John Lee: A voice like no other...

There are voices - and there the voice of John Lee...

This is a tragic tale of one man's psychological struggle to seek the romantic revenge that ever weighs upon his mind - no matter the costs. The voice of such a tale requires a firmness and a resolve equal to that of the place and characters involved. That voice is found in the voice of John Lee. His strength of diction, range of inflection and swift pace create a captivating and irresistible listening experience.

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Title: A Christmas Carol [Harper Collins Version]

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Paul Scofield

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-24-09

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This quintessential Christmas tale shows Dickens at his dazzling and provocative best, leaving Scrooge no doubts about the true spirit of Christmas, nor about the perils of ignoring the insistent ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Yet to Come.

©2009 HarperCollins Publishers; (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Members Reviews:

TV and Movies versions were good, but the book is better. . .

One of my co-workers encouraged me to read this since I have only seen the TV/Movie versions. It was a quick read and very enjoyable. Fortunately, the TV/Movie versions weren't too far off the mark. Regardless, there were facets of the story that you would only get through the book, which is why reading the book will always be my favorite option.

BAH! HUMBUG!! "God bless Us, Every One"

A Christmas Carol is a beloved Christmas favorite. Nothing says Christmas like favorite Christmas stories. This timeless tale has been told in many versions. Iâve seen the movie and play but Iâve never read the book. I thought it was about time to finally read this tale.

The illustrations throughout the book were fun to look at. Not common to find illustrations in books today unless they are children stories.

Lots of great quotes come from this story but the most famous is BAH! HUMBUG! followed by:

"God bless Us, Every One!"

Standalone

As great to read vs as to watch as a production.

We've enjoyed many kinds of productions of this classic Scrooge story. The original makes us 'rise to the occasion' - or at least gets us to mentally take the time to step back in that era. Life was so different, so the real factor is (I think) a little richer, than already assembled viewables. Emotional, and the older language adds some incentive to digging into the story.

A must read!

Dickens has always intimidated me. Somehow, I made my way through high school and college without having to read one of his novels. Finally, a few weeks before Christmas, I decided to give this a try when I learned it is relatively short. I figured if it took some work, at least it wouldn't take all that long. I'm sorry I waited so long. It was impossible for me to separate this from the many versions of A Christmas Carol I've seen over the years. I loved it. I enjoyed the glimpse into the time and place of the story. The story and theme are, of course, legendary.

Don't be intimidated. This is a book everyone should read at least once.

Classic I Know

I have tried this one before and was distracted within the first five chapters but with the advise of a colleague I am going to attempt this one again. I am late 30's and sometimes have a tough time focusing for long spans of time unless the story is captivating from the get go, you have to appreciate writing for the sake of verb-age and description to get into this. So, because it is a classic and I think the classics should be read - I'll give it another go but not looking forward to it despite the wonderful reviews. Hated Pride and Prejudice too - just depends on personal taste I suppose. Loved The Divine Comedy....

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Title: Treasure Island

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrator: Tim Gregory

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-17-09

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 42 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Since its publication in 1883, Treasure Island has provided an enduring literary model for such eminent writers as Anthony Hope, Graham Greene, and Jorge Luis Borges. Listen to this classic tale come to life for your family!

Members Reviews:

Classic well read

Really enjoyed hearing this story told in all its glory. It has lost none of its charm in the modern era.

Old English language

Wonderful to listen to the old English language , an excellent rounded

story well told , sometimes the old classics are well worth hearing again

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Arrrrrrrrr!

Wonderfully dark and full of adventure, intrigue and rum. An absolute classic that I can't believe I've waited till I'm nearly 40 to read.

the classic tale that never fails to grip you

I bought this one for my children aged 7 and 9 as I loved reading it as a kid...trust me they totally loved the swashbuckling claasic.....it just never fails to grip the fantasy of an imaginative mind. Tim Gregory's narration just brings the book alive. I took the unabridged version as I didn't want them to miss anything. Well I enjoyed listening to it as well. Best story for a family listening time.

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Title: A Christmas Carol [Saland Publishing Version]

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Basil Rathbone

Format: Abridged

Length: 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-14-09

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Basil Rathbone stars in this staged version of Dicken's A Christmas Carol.

©2009 Saland Publishing; (P)2009 Saland Publishing

Members Reviews:

Great memories

It was awesome to get to hear this again. My dad had this version of a Christmas Carol Im 45 RPM records. We listen to it every year at Christmas. When I asked my brother if I could borrow the records, he told me it was here on audible. So I bought it, its about half an hour I got to be a kid again. Best Christmas present of the year!

file is corrupted parts of the dialogue is missing

This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

Anyone that buys it will be disappointed because the file is damaged. There are skips where some of the dialogue is missing.

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Title: A Christmas Carol [Roberson Audio Version]

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: John William Cawthorne

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-09

Publisher: Roberson Audio Publication

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Get into the spirit, along with Scrooge, Marley, three ghosts, and a host of unforgettable characters. This is a wonderful rendition of the timeless Christmas classic by Charles Dickens, to be enjoyed again and again from season to season.

(P)2008 Roberson Audio

Members Reviews:

Wonderfully Entertaining and affordable

This version of A Christmas Carol has to be the best when all is said and done. John William Cawthorne, a fantastic reader and actor, plays all roles and gets all of them absolutely right. It is hard to believe the one man can go from character to character in such short spans and bring a book to life the way he has. We are making it a family tradition in our household to listen to it every Christmas. Last but not least the price is also amazing, and I think there is a mistake because it says abridged version but my family and I followed it with the book this Christmas and it seems to be the unabridged versions unless they are publishing this exact abridged version at Peguin Books.

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Title: Typhoon

Author: Joseph Conrad

Narrator: Jim Roberts

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-03-09

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Typhoon is the story of an old steamer and a veteran captain. The captain is normally calm and in control but the ship's sudden envelopment by a typhoon brings out both the best characteristics and the worst of the captain and his crew. This story is a penetrating look at the human spirit in the face of disaster - a recurring theme in Conrad's works.

(P)1981 Jimcin Recordings

Editorial Reviews:

What do you do when your ship is barreling through the northwest Pacific and a typhoon materializes? Well, if you're the stubborn and pragmatic captain in Typhoon you go full steam ahead right for the massive storm. Veteran narrator Jim Roberts gives an earnest performance, planting listeners right on the deck of the Nan-Shan, as Captain MacWhirr and his sailors try their best to keep their wits and their ship above water. This audiobook is another great addition to the highly celebrated canon of Joseph Conrad.

Members Reviews:

Batten Down the Hatches

He makes you feel wet. Conrad creates an aura of doom in this novel. If you are at all a fan of any other of his work then this is like adding potatoes to the steak dinner.. makes it a bit more rich.. Now because both Conrad and this reviewer are both of Polish nationality I may have an afinity to the works of this author beyond enjoyment. He is a complex author from a complex life in a complex time but what else is life but a convoluted story that entwines us. Romance is not just flowers and kisses. Sometimes it is the way the earth or the sea presses an individual to yield or persevere against adversity. "The old man and the Sea" is a romance and so is "Lord Jim". and "The African Queen"..

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Title: The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrator: Walter Zimmerman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-08

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar tells the tale of a mesmerist who puts a man in a suspended hypnotic state at the moment of death to see if he can communicate with him after he is dead. While a tale of suspense and horror, it was also, at the time of its publication, a bit of a hoax since it was published without claiming to be fictional, and many took it to be a factual. Poe toyed with this for a while before admitting it was a work of pure fiction.

(P)1984 Jimcin Recordings

Editorial Reviews:

A master of suspense, Edgar Allan Poe never fails to disappoint. In this short story, a hypnotism gone wrong leaves a man stuck in a state between death and life. Walter Zimmerman's performance is quiet and thoughtful, appropriately giving this strange story a genuine feeling of unease while also embodying the voice of the narrator, an exacting man of science. Zimmerman adeptly changes speed and tone for his other characters' voices. His pacing is unhurriedly expectant, which builds anxiety in the listener as the patient's sad state is fully revealed. Poe fans looking for an eerie fright will certainly enjoy "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar."

Members Reviews:

A classic Poe Tale

Title: THE FACTS IN THE CASE OF M. VALDEMAR

Author: Edgar Allan Poe

Type of Book: Audiobook - Unabridged

Narrator: Walter Zimmerman

Length: 25 minutes

Genre: Horror, Short Story

Release Date: November 20, 2008

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

~ I received a free copy of this audiobook through AudioBookBlast dot com in exchange for an honest review.

This audiobook is only 25 minutes long which makes it a great lunchtime listen.

It a classic horror short story written by Edgar Allan Poe.

The main characters in this story are Mr. Valdemar and a Mesmerist. Valdemar is on his death bed and the Mesmerist wants to place him in a hypnotic state at the exact moment of his death. The reason for attempting such a strange experiment is to determine whether or not it would be possible to communicate after physical death.

When it was first published there was much controversy surrounding the tale. Why? Well, Mr. Poe did not tell people that it was a work of fiction. Many believed that it was a true account. Eventually Poe had to put an end to the gossip and announced that it was indeed a work of pure fiction.

I enjoyed listening to this audiobook but it has been a long time since I have read any of Poe's work and I had forgotten how archaic the language of the time seems.

I rate this audiobook as 4 out of 5 stars.

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Title: The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Walter Zimmerman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-20-08

Publisher: Jimcin Recordings

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Charles Dickens, like many Victorian writers, loved to write supernatural stories during the Christmas season. The most famous, of course, is A Christmas Carol, but there were many other such stories including, Number One Branch Line: The Signalman, The Trial for Murder, and The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton. This particular story has many parallels to A Christmas Carol but also has many unique feathers.

(P)1987 Jimcin Recordings

Editorial Reviews:

Walter Zimmerman delivers a stately interpretation of "The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton". This amusing supernatural tale by Victorian writer Charles Dickens is in the tradition of A Christmas Carol. Zimmermans clear, dulcet voice brings to life the morose and surly title character, Gabriel Grub. One Christmas Eve, while digging a grave instead of making merry, Grub is visited by a group of well-meaning goblins. The goblins kidnap him in order to show him how life should be best lived.

Members Reviews:

Another dickens Tradition

I first read this story about 20 years ago and every year at Christmastime since. I read this story to my children as well and now they request it every year. We have a few stories that we read around the Christmas tree while sipping hot cocoa. It's a little corny maybe, but it's become a nice tradition to have.

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Title: The Old Curiosity Shop

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Anton Lesser

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-11-08

Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

The Old Curiosity Shop follows the story of Little Nell who lives with her grandfather in his magical shop of curiosities in London. Her grandfather's attempts to secure an inheritance for Nell lead them into financial trouble with the evil dwarf Quilp. Nell manages to flee and lead her grandfather to safety, but with considerable cost to her health.

Editorial Reviews:

Anton Lesser is well known to those who love Dickens on audio. He's a consummate professional who brings the nuanced phrases and finely honed humor of Dickens to life. One of the author's darker tales, shot through with villains and fools led astray by the perceived power of money, this title requires an expert narration to deliver this story successfully. Lesser provides just that, switching deftly from the sweet and gentle Nell to her beloved grandfather and his tortured decline into a senile, conniving old man. Lesser's vocal strength is mesmerizing. He even manages to make Quilp, the grotesque dwarf obsessed with Nell's downfall, seem a little sympathetic as he depicts the character's tormented existence.

Members Reviews:

Love Charles Dickens and it was really a joy to ...

Love Charles Dickens and it was really a joy to read. Hated to get to the end of the book. Felt like a friend.

Great edition!

This item took a very long time to arrive - two weeks longer than the deadline, although that is probably due to the problems we've been having with imported products here in Brazil. That said, the edition is absolutely lovely, the facsimile of the edition originally printed in 1937, and a lot lighter than you'd expect a book of this size (which is great if you carry your books around to read them on the tube like I do). A must have for all us book geeks.

Four Stars

Dickens, through and through.

Picaresque classic

Came back to the Pickwick Papers after 30 years -- a school assignment then, a pleasure read now -- and the things I enjoyed remained the same: Dickens' understated humor, his deliberately flowery descriptions, the unexpected pathos of the durance vile in the Fleet. But the more mature version of me is maybe better able to appreciate the wonderful characters created by Dickens, some of whom, such as Pickwick, have become archetypes. The serial nature of the original work, combined with the sometimes hurried circumstances of its creation, sometimes show through, but the story and characters hold up and are timeless despite the passage of nearly two centuries.

While I have made it a Christmas tradition to read ...

While I have made it a Christmas tradition to read A Christmas Carol every December, I have never read much of Dickens other work. I read this book intending to read through the rest of the body of his work. I won't be doing that after all. Perhaps my 21st century lifestyle is incompatible with the flowery, convoluted style and unending sentences of his work. That and the killing off of Nell and this deus ex machina way of dealing with Quilp left me cold. Sorry, Charlie.

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Title: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Author: Mark Twain

Narrator: William Dufris

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-02-08

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Genres: Classics, American Literature

Publisher's Summary:

But when Tom gets trapped in a cave with the murderer, can he escape unharmed?

Members Reviews:

Great Bedtime Reader

All of the Illustrated Chosen Classics are great bedtime readers. My wife sits in the hall of the children's bedrooms and reads these stories to them at bedtime. The difference between these books and the traditional novels is that these stories move very fast. My son, in particular, will hear one of these abridged classic novels and, if he likes it, will then read the full unabridged version on his own. Kind of gives our kids a taste of the classics without having to start reading a really large and sometimes overwhelming looking book. My son is 10 and my daughter is 15. We have about 30 of these types of books in our library.

A Classic Still

Like many people of my age (62), I read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as a child because at that time it was widely perceived to be a child's or young adult's book. This is unfortunate as it is not nor has it ever been directed at the young. In my rereading I discovered for the first time why it is still called the original great American novel. Huckleberry, like Twain, is opinionated and perceptive. His narration and point of view drive the novel forward. Rather than relegate this work to the children's shelves or castigate it as racist, folks should embrace this novel for what it is, a bildungsroman that shows the growth of a country as well as the growth of its young protagonist.

It captivated a classroom full of surly teens

I teach English, and the junior year in North Carolina is devoted to American literature. I approached Huck Finn with no small amount of trepidation because of Twain's use of vernacular. I ran into the same problem with "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and solved that by listening to Ruby Dee's audio recording, which students loved. I purchased this recording of Huck Finn, and it was to die for fabulous. Students read along in their books as we listened to the recording, and it helped bring the characters and the story alive for them. They laughed when I hoped they would laugh, and they understood the novel so much better by being able to listen to it. This recording was invaluable.

Reading this book as an adult is a whole different ...

Reading this book as an adult is a whole different experience. I'm fairly sure the versions I read as a child were watered down. I don't have any memory of murder and mayhem in the versions I read as a child. All the same it was highly entertaining and deserving of being a classic.

Friendship and mischieviousness.

I grew up reading this book, a story about Huckleberry Finn and his adventurous life on the Mississippi River as a boy. He would be considered a hoodlum in this day and age, at the time it was written he was an orphan and had no one to help him grow with morals however he is a rather a good boy with pretty good morals and this story is a classic. The story is also about friendship.