Melmoth The Wanderer


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(3.3 stars; 23 reviews)

One of the first horror novels, it tells the story of Melmoth, who sells his soul so he could have an extended life. Throughout the novel, he wanders around the world in search of someone who would replace him and lift his curse. It is known for its many sub-plots, the true horror it makes one feel, and its criticism of the Catholic church. This is certainly one of the most important books of all times, quoted in countless other works, and praised by authors and critics alike. - Summary by Wikipedia and Stav Nisser. (28 hr 38 min)

Chapters

Preface 2:56 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter 1 35:45 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
Chapter 2 21:04 Read by James K. White
Chapter 3, Part 1 21:59 Read by Martin
Chapter 3, Part 2 27:03 Read by Martin
Chapter 3, Part 3 27:03 Read by Martin
Chapter 3, Part 4 16:49 Read by Martin
Chapter 4 18:58 Read by Martin
Chapter 5, Part 1 45:25 Read by Martin
Chapter 5, Part 2 40:16 Read by Martin
Chapter 5, Part 3 37:52 Read by Martin
Chapter 5, Part 4 44:52 Read by Martin
Chapter 5, Part 5 24:36 Read by Martin
Chapter 6, Part 1 36:46 Read by MorganScorpion
Chapter 6, Part 2 40:28 Read by Kendra Lee Oberhauser
Chapter 6, Part 3 35:50 Read by Kendra Lee Oberhauser
Chapter 6, Part 4 35:20 Read by Kendra Lee Oberhauser
Chapter 7 22:25 Read by Andrew Huguelet
Chapter 8 31:30 Read by Andrew Huguelet
Chapter 9 58:15 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 10 32:51 Read by Cynthia Brooks
Chapter 11 1:11:12 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 12 1:07:50 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 13 20:06 Read by Tony Addison
Chapter 14 38:55 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 15 20:58 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 16 29:40 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 17 41:00 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 18 41:06 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 19 18:49 Read by Mark Chulsky
Chapter 20, Part 1 58:03 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 20, Part 2 43:09 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 21 44:36 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 22 22:06 Read by Kertz
Chapter 23 29:06 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 24 38:19 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 25 14:59 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 26 31:37 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 27 37:49 Read by DJRickyV
Chapter 28, Part 1 34:20 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 28, Part 2 38:03 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 29 31:25 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 30, Part 1 32:28 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 30, Part 2 37:57 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 30, Part 3 28:26 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 30, Part 4 19:03 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 31 9:52 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 32 29:40 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 33 10:47 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 34 28:49 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 35 22:43 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 36 15:54 Read by Jim Locke
Chapter 37 17:26 Read by Tony Addison
Chapter 38 26:30 Read by Tony Addison
Chapter 39 10:32 Read by Tony Addison

Reviews


(3 stars)

This book is wacky and winding. It's an interesting read that I recommend. However, I had to give up in the last chapters because I could not deal with the reader. I appreciate his attempt to dramatize the reading but I couldn't take it. It's a shame too because he's got a great voice and if he had just read normally and eliminated all the vocal fry he would have been great. Wish there was a version with one reader, though that would be a hefty undertaking

one reader was so hard to listen to, Im afraid I gave up. Sadly.


(3 stars)


(4 stars)

various performance of readers but overall enjoyable

A Fine, Fine Story and a Magnificent Production!


(5 stars)

The finest effort to produce Melmoth the Wanderer in an audio format that I have ever seen or heard. Truly insightful into the complexities and emotions of the characters and utterly faithful to what I feel were the author's intentions.


(2 stars)

great book but the reading clearly cuts off mid sentence MANY times