A Man from the North
Gelesen von Simon Evers
Arnold Bennett
(4,3 Sterne; 10 Bewertungen)
Richard Larch, a young man from the north of England, arrives in London to seek his fortune. By day he works as a clerk in an office but has aspirations of becoming a writer. He also yearns to find a suitable wife. The story follows him as he tries to achieve both ambitions.
The book is Bennett’s first and is partly autobiographical. (Summary by Simon Evers) (5 hr 18 min)
Chapters
Bewertungen
An Engaging Story of Introspection
Scott in Sandy Eggo
(5 Sterne)
This work, as Mr. Evers points out, is semi autobiographical from Arnold Bennett and partially deals with the struggles of becoming a writer, as well as loneliness. As a published songwriter and musician myself, I was able to relate to both. Self criticism is the biggest obstacle to success and exposure to an audience. One will never know until they make that great leap of faith, in themselves and in others. I personally greatly enjoyed this book. It’s somewhat ironic and a dichotomy in how the writer writes so well about someone who is deeply sensitive to others and unsure of their own abilities to write. Excellent reading as always by Simon Evers, the best voice actor of British Literature in the LibriVox catalog. Thank you so much for bringing us such wonderful entertainment!
Most enjoyable
Stella McQueen
(5 Sterne)
A slice of life rather than a story of a particular event. Young man goes to the bright lights of London to uncover the next phase in his life. Good development of his character as he matures in the first few years out of home. Delightful reading, as always.
WN
(5 Sterne)
While nothing about this Man from the North strikes me as likeable or relatable, the reading by the best reader on Librivox alone keeps one engaged to the end of the story.