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Title: Black Mischief

Author: Evelyn Waugh

Narrator: Michael Maloney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-15

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Black Mischief, Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize his kingdom.

Profound hilarity ensues from the issuance of homemade currency, the staging of a "Birth Control Gala", the rightful ruler's demise at his own rather long and tiring coronation ceremonies and a good deal more mischief.

Members Reviews:

A hilarious book beautifully read

One of Waugh's most biting satires inspired by meeting Emperor Haile Selassie at Oxford. The reader's plummy rendition of Basil Seal is wonderful. Waugh ridicules the self-serving deluded Brits and French as much as the savage Azanians. I especially enjoyed Emperor Seth's family planning campaign which misfires badly.

Excellent narration of a master author

There is much more relevance in the writings of mr Waugh than you could guess, 85 years on. The political incorrectness may offend some, and yet such is the subtle humour, extraordinary characters that only he can capture, and brilliant satire that those people may find it hard to place the blame. A great narration of what cannot be an easy book to voice.

A spirited rendition

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

Not particularly. 'Of it's time,' the story seemed a little dated (how could it not be!) but Michael Maloney gave a spirited performance, sounding reasonably convincing on the many & varied accents, though sounding less assured on the Azanian ones...somewhere in East Africa.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

Thinking of character development, I would have liked a bit more of a hint as to the main protagonist's next step.

Which character as performed by Michael Maloney was your favourite?

Dame Mildred!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

Any additional comments?

No.

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Title: Five Short Stories by D. H. Lawrence

Author: D. H. Lawrence

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-15

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

David Herbert Richards Lawrence (1885-1930) is recognized as one of the greatest English novelists, poets, playwrights and short story writers. His works address such themes as emotional health, vitality, spontaneity and instinct, wrapped up in gripping plots which range from the poignant to the downright creepy.

This collection includes:

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Title: Alter Egos

Subtitle: Strange stories of split personalities and demonic possession

Author: Robert Louis Stevenson, Cleveland Moffett, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frederick Marryat, Rudyard Kipling, W. F. Harvey, Saki

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-26-15

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

One of the most enduring themes in literature through the ages has been the internal conflict between two sides of a single character. It manifests itself in different ways, from the classic werewolf story to souls which are invaded by evil spirits to the pseudo sci-fi of Jekyll and Hyde to strange tales of total amnesia, as in Barry Pain's masterpiece "The Missing Years". This collection brings together a selection of different tales, in each of which tension is created when a human soul is split into more than one part.

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Title: Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Missing Mayan Codices

Subtitle: Sherlock Holmes

Author: Pennie Mae Cartawick

Narrator: Ian Whitcomb, J.W. Terry, Barbara Goodson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-23-15

Publisher: Catherine Kimball

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

An enhanced audiobook with complete music score and extensive sound effects to add to your listening experience.

I do not suppose that you have brought your revolver with you, Watson?

I shook my head to indicate that my response was in the negative to his question. He turned his head forward again and led us through the kitchen, past several side pantries. As we cautiously inched forward, Holmes observed that the blood trail consisted of droplets of varying size. "Whomever it came from, they must have been applying intermittent pressure on the wound as they walked."

A Roger Rittner Production. Pulp Radio - Audio Dramas.

Narrated by Ian Whitcomb, with Barbara Goodson and J. W. Terry. Announced by Dave Mallow.

Members Reviews:

I want to like this audiobook

I was really looking forward to taking in this story, but it is narrated entirely too fast to be enjoyed. In just a few minutes, I found myself disengaged from the storyline.

I don't blame the narrator. I blame the producer. This book should have been at least 7 minutes longer, so that it would be enjoyable and easy to follow.

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Title: Ten Tales from the Artist's Studio

Author: Barry Pain, Guy de Maupassant, Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, Jerome K. Jerome, Saki, E. F. Benson

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-02-15

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

A colourful palette of short stories featuring artists and their love of paintings.

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Title: Tales of Unsound Minds

Subtitle: Horror Stories of Insanity and Eccentricity

Author: Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Barry Pain, W. W. Jacobs, Arnold Bennett, Joseph Conrad, George Eliot

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-15

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

An unsettling anthology of short stories featuring crazed characters, from the mildly eccentric to the criminally insane.

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Title: A Madman's Manuscript

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-05-15

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Charles Dickens' disturbing story detailing the memoirs of a deranged psychopath.

Public Domain (P)2015 Red Door Audiobooks

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Title: A Tale of Two Cities

Author: Charles Dickens

Narrator: Graham Bill

Format: Abridged

Length: 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-20-15

Publisher: Real Reads

Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

"It is a far, far better thing that I do than I have ever done."

Sydney Carton is a lawyer who has wasted his abilities and his life. Now he has to make a difficult choice about what is really important to him, which could be a matter of life or death.

The French Revolution is running its violent course; lives are ruined as a new France is created. How did the gentle Doctor Manette and his daughter, Lucie, become caught up in Frances struggles? What is the real identity of the handsome Charles Darnay, who wins Lucies hand in marriage? And why does the shadow of La Bastille Prison hang over them all?

The best of times and the worst of times. London and Paris. Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay. A story of contrasts and chaos. Can peace ever be restored in France? Can it ever be restored in the hearts of the people involved?

Critic Reviews:

"Miniature masterpieces." (BBC R4 Open Book)

"Not every child will get Dickens, but a chance to get to know him should be the birthright of every Briton. Break them in gently. Let schools show Lionel Barts incandescent Oliver! Let younger ones learn the remarkable stories of Pip and Tiny Tim through Gill Tavners excellent condensed Dickens Real Reads and prove that the vast human spirit under that slab in Westminster Abbey is not dead, only sleeping." (The Telegraph)

"The Real Reads series is definitely held in high regard here at Scholastic--titles that are that elusive mix of teacher- and student-friendly. I only wish it existed when I was at school so that I knew what happened in the last two-thirds of Jane Eyre!" (Lauren Nightingale, Scholastic Education)

Members Reviews:

Required reading at my high School, I forgot!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Develop the characters and story.

Would you ever listen to anything by Charles Dickens again?

I don't think so.

Would you be willing to try another one of Graham Bills performances?

Yes, I enjoyed the vocals

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Absolutely Nothing!

Any additional comments?

I would not recommend this to friend or foe!

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Título: Lote 249 [Lot No. 249]

Autor: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrador: Joan Guarch

Formato: Unabridged

Duración: 1 hr and 18 mins

Idioma: Español

Fecha de publicación: 12-12-14

Editor: Booka

Categorías: Classics, British Literature

Resumen del editor:

Este libro de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle narrado en castellano y producido por Booka Audiobooks te estremecerá. No solo por la historia, también por como te la contamos. Con una de las mejores voces del doblaje en castellano y para sumergirte aún más en la historia, también con música original. Conan Doyle no solo creó a Sherlock Holmes y al Doctor Watson, también imaginó a Abercrombie Smith. Un estudiante de medicina del Old College de Oxford que, a través del uso de la magia, logra reanimar una antigua momia egipcia y dirigirla a su antojo. Si quieres saber qué hace con ella, dale al botón de comprar.

Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

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Title: Mysterious Tales of Secret Societies

Author: A. J. Alan, Robert Louis Stevenson, J. M. Barrie, Barry Pain

Narrator: Cathy Dobson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-13-14

Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Classics, British Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Six fascinating tales of the mysterious doings of secret societies and gentlemen's clubs.