The Count of Monte Cristo (version 3)
Gelesen von David Clarke
Alexandre Dumas
(4,874 Sterne; 2794 Bewertungen)
Le Comte de Monte-Cristo is an adventure novel and one of the author's most popular works. He completed the work in 1844. The story takes place in France, Italy, islands in the Mediterranean and in the Levant during the historical events of 1815-1838 (from just before the Hundred Days to the reign of Louis-Philippe of France). It deals with themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. The book is considered a literary classic today. (Summary by David Clarke, ref. Wikipedia)
(54 hr 16 min)Chapters
Bewertungen
kmtchico
(5 Sterne)
Fourth time listening to this masterpiece, beautifully read by Mr. David Clarke. I keep coming back to this!
The most beautiful story I've ever had....
Stephanie
(5 Sterne)
Wow, this epic tale is a doozey! I didn't get to read this in high school as it was never assigned..I've no idea as to why that was. I am so elated to have had this opportunity..it is a long, long story, and very complicated to follow at times. At the end it is so very much worth the 54+ hours. I am still emotional about its conclusions. For some characters it ends badly, but for three key characters it has a happy ending. Even if you've a cold dead heart, you may find yourself weeping. I cannot Express how much I love this book. And such a fantastic Reader, thank you, Mr. David Clarke, for such a fine Reading! And for putting in such an immense amount of time! And thank you, Librivox, for making such a great classic available! I shall always recommend this book to everyone I come across. 💖💖💖 to all. Just finished this entire audiobook for the 2nd time, 23 Dec 2020. A poignant end to cap off this year. Once again, thank you Librivox & David Clarke for an incredible Reading. Stay safe one & all.💝♾🌻☯️
the beauty of story telling -
Alemap
(5 Sterne)
The beauty of story telling- is a combination of a captivating story, and imaginative, riveting narration. David Clarke has perfected this art as he invites you into the settings, as you “watch and listen to the dialogues” not as a voyeur, but as one in the same room as the characters, short of you participating in the conversation. Through David you are drawn, no, pulled by the scent of the humid prison cells, the beautiful flowers in the grandest palaces, then catapulted to feel the sorrows and joys of the characters. As the Englishman, the Italian abbey, the Frenchman, David will entrance you and transport you to a different far away place and time . Story telling at its best, thank you David Clarke
David, what an AMAZING read!
yewybaby
(5 Sterne)
@Classics4me346 I concur 100%!! It was exactly the same for me. I started listening one day in the office, after work, while doing my backlog of filing and that's it, I was hooked!! David's narration of the book is so amazing that I have the book playing in the background all the time. At work, cooking in the kitchen, driving to places, brushing my teeth, I mean EVERYWHERE. I was even listening to it (using my wireless headphones ) on Christmas day while stuffing the chicken!!! Lol My husband said he will be glad when am finished. He can't wait. He wants his wife back. Lol
WOW!!!!!
AVID READER
(5 Sterne)
Like many of the other commentators I had never read this long epic, and, again like them, I am overwhelmed by it's power and philosophy. I might add two thoughts. First, the bitter antagonism toward Mercedes seems unrealistic; I can only believe it to be a cultural thing. The second is the translation. Most novels do not translate well into English; the story comes through, but the emotion does not. This novel, however, carries all of the grandeur, pathos, suffering, and the other emotions in it's presentation. Much is no doubt due to the remarkable narration. Thank you for this Herculean effort. Do not miss this one.
THE BEST VERSION! AMAZING !
Classics4me346
(5 Sterne)
Seriously, I THANK YOU DAVID!! I feel like I owe you money because it’s that good! I started listening reluctantly while I was working late and then ...I stayed up late every night until it was done! I was listening everywhere possible. In public gasping aloud as the plot twists turns and unfolds ... it was brilliant and David makes this remarkable work come alive! My wife said when I was done, It’s nice to have my husband back! Don’t tell her, I am going through it again!
Excellent Reading
(5 Sterne)
Such beautiful and fine pronunciations of both the English and French words. Most English narrators butcher the French as they don't take any effort to learn the correct pronunciations of the french words. The different tones that the narrator took for each character gave so much depth and life to the story. I wish I could find other works of Dumas narrated in such a way. Most of them don't even pronounce Dumas correctly with the silent s and it hurts me to hear someone start each chapter by "Dum-ass"
Thank you!
Crystal
(5 Sterne)
This has been my favorite book for a couple decades now. David Clarke does it more than justice, not just reading it aloud but bringing the characters, especially the titular one, to life. He even goes so far as to match the accent to the persona and/or character who is speaking. If you have not read through this many-layered book, this is a wonderful way to be introduced to it. As the ‘English banker’ says (and Clarke excellently read), “Well done!”