One Thing Needful
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
(3,708 Sterne; 24 Bewertungen)
Can starving children be grateful for the education they receive if, when they ask for food, rich people give them a stone? This is the question in the heart of this rich psychological novel. Lady Lashmore is a typical lady of her time, ruling every aspect of her household and constantly complaining that the poor people in the factory ten miles away bother her. Things change when her son, Lord Lashmore, falls in love with a poor woman. Only then does he understand what is the one thing they need most. Only then does he mature, develop empathy, and see what are the real important things in life. This is a coming of age story, a love story, but, most of all, a story about prejudice and small revolutions. For the world would never be the same and the young generation sees social classes differently. This novel is perfect for fans of Charlotte Bronte and Elizabeth Gaskell. Readers who love Mary Elizabeth Braddon's other novels will not be disappointed. - Summary by Stav Nisser. (11 hr 31 min)
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Bewertungen
(1 Sterne)
The story started out great, but I couldn't get past chapter five. The second reader was extremely monotone. It ruined it for me when I checked how many more chapters were read by the same man. I'd be thrilled to see the reader of the first three chapters read the entire book.
Bad reading
Marula Designs
(1 Sterne)
I hope somebody will re-read this book for us. It seems nobody could listen beyond the first few chapters. The reader sounds like a robot. I know it's voluntary but there seems no point if one can't actually listen to the book.
Unknown
(2 Sterne)
I totally agree with the other listener regarding the second reader! He was horrible! Even my school aged grands asked , “why is that man reading like a robot?” Really bad choice!!! Too bad I was enjoying the story up to that point.
Agreed
KAB
(2 Sterne)
I was very disappointed when the reader switched. I just quit listening to another book because of this reader. I might have to switch to reading the ebook. Sorry, John.
Elaine
(2 Sterne)
The story is probably ok reminiscent of Disraeli and Elizabeth Gaskell but I couldn’t listen past chapter 8 due to monotone reader sorry
Luna
(3 Sterne)
I agree with everyone else. the first reader was wonderful, but couldn't finish with the second reader, couldn't keep my attention