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Title: Goodbye Mr Chips

Author: James Hilton

Narrator: Martin Jarvis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-08

Publisher: CSA Word

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes

Genres: Fiction, Historical

Publisher's Summary:

Martin Jarvis is the perfect reader, as his lilting and soothing voice carries listeners along on a swell of nostalgia, leaving them wishing that they could have been there to celebrate all of Mr Chipping's happiness with him.

Members Reviews:

A Sweet Old Story

The story is achingly sweet, sad, and triumphant, and the narration is a marvel. How can such a long story be told so quickly and with so much detail that you feel as if have been in another world for days with it's short telling is done? The narration is superb and endearing.

Wonderful to listen to

This story has long been one of my favorite movies, and I do think that this is a rare case of the movie being a richer experience than the book. The book is very short (shorter than the movie in fact), and relates, mostly in third person narrative - very little dialogue - the events of Mr. Chips' life and career as a beloved schoolmaster. Being familiar with the story, I could envision the scenes from the film as they were narrated in the book. Martin Jarvis beautifully captured the tone of Mr. Chips' voice, adding to the enjoyment. Those not familiar with the 1939 movie may not be able to envision the scenes so well. I do think because of the excellent reading by Jarvis that this is better heard than read, whether you know the movie or not. I got this title on sale, and the price made it a very nice selection.

Understated but charming

If you could sum up Goodbye Mr Chips in three words, what would they be?

A gentle tale of quiet dignity (I know, six words!)

Have you listened to any of Martin Jarviss other performances before? How does this one compare?

Quite talented. I always enjoy his narration even when I'm not drawn into a story. He also gives a wonderful performance in Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

If you could rename Goodbye Mr Chips, what would you call it?

I wouldn't change a thing.

Any additional comments?

A small gem of a tale.

Spectacular performance of the reading!

Martin Jarvis' performance of the reading is quite stunning. The different voices and characters draw you in and make you forget that it's just one person. Very endearing main character.

great story

Where does Goodbye Mr Chips rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

Loved the movie and the book is even better. Thourghly enjoyed it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Goodbye Mr Chips?

When he fell in love.

What about Martin Jarviss performance did you like?

Excellent

If you could take any character from Goodbye Mr Chips out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Mrs. Chips