Anna Karenina, Book 1

Excellent reader and book

(5 stars)

P.B.

Kirsten Ferreri does an excellent job with this book. She knows how to interpret characters without sounding to caricaturesque and her overall delivery is superb. Sometimes she reads a bit too fast while trying to emulate the exasperation in some dialogues, but it's a great job nonetheless. As for Anna Karenina, it is a classic and it is well beyond an internet/app review. Just wish that this version had the 8 parts of the book condensed into a single recording/audiobook.

Well worth a listen

(4 stars)

Kristie

The recording is a little rough- it skips a word a few times, and the reader suffers allergies (??) . I actually heard her wipe her nose with a tissue. Even taking these things into consideration, I recommend this audiobook highly. What the reader lacks in nasal clarity, she more than makes up for with her fun and enthusiastic reading.

I am hooked on this book!

(5 stars)

G

So descriptive but interesting descriptions about characters and their emotions! not long drawn out boring descriptions about scenery, trees,clouds,etc as some of the “greats” often do. Love Tolstoy! The girl reading is dramatic but not too dramatic - perfect.

Mostly good

(3 stars)

AceOfCrafts

I am enjoying the story so far, but I can understand the reviews of others regarding the rushing of the reader. She speaks rather quickly at times and i do think the story could be benefited by a little more attention to the story, and less to the time in which she can get it all read by. Her editing skills often leave something to be desired, especially when words will literally jumble because I can only assume she chose not to simply reread the line. The recording is well enough, but I do think there was a good deal sacrificed in the name of saving time

Clear & Pleasant

(5 stars)

Ali

I always t assumed Tolstoy was dense and dark, but this reads like a chick flick! You'll find humor, nuance and the perfect level of detail. Entertaining, story moves at a really quick pace and is packed with a variety of well-written, well-rounded characters. The reader has a clear and pleasant voice with just the right amount of drama.

Dry yet enjoyable, like a fine wine

(4 stars)

Jeni

It was hard to get into at first as it stated out very dryly. I think a dramatic reading would aid in comprehension of the events as it is easy to get lost if doing anything else while listening such as driving or cooking. That being said it is still enjoyable and worth listening to.

Every Moment is Interesting

(5 stars)

Iris1212

With so many books, it takes a few chapters before the story begins to take shape and become interesting. Ana Karenina captured my interest from the beginning. I felt the reader did an excellent job, especially considering the difficulty of the character names and having several French phrases thrown into the dialog.

(5 stars)

Christina

I don't understand the complaints of the speed of reading. I think she did a wonderful job. She's almost as good as Karen Savage. If you want to hear reading that might be slow enough, try Robin Cotter. If she read any slower, it would in reverse O.O