The Shooting Party


Read by Bryn Roberts

(4.9 stars; 8 reviews)

"The Shooting Party" is a mystery, set in the Russian countryside. The story revolves around the murder of a beautiful young woman named Olga, who is found dead in a forest. The narrator, a magistrate named Sergei Kamyshev, recounts the events leading up to the crime, mixed with his own personal experiences and emotions. We learn about Olga's various relationships, with her fiancé, the impoverished and idealistic schoolteacher Urbenin, and Kamyshev himself, who is deeply infatuated with her.

The unfolding mystery explores themes of love, jealousy, and the darker side of human nature, as the characters' motivations and secrets are gradually revealed. The investigation into Olga's murder is marked by twists and turns, leading to a shocking and tragic conclusion. Chekhov combines romance, drama, and suspense, creating a rich and consuming narrative that peers into the complexities of human relationships and the consequences of unchecked passions. - Summary by Bryn Roberts (8 hr 28 min)

Chapters

Introduction 11:40 Read by Bryn Roberts
Prelude 14:16 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 1 14:27 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 2 22:37 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 3 16:40 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 4 26:01 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 5 19:23 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 6 14:55 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 7 15:17 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 8 15:39 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 9 11:19 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 10 12:07 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 11 7:27 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 12 16:15 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 13 13:32 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 14 24:51 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 15 7:15 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 16 15:32 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 17 10:56 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 18 18:09 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 19 12:53 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 20 3:30 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 21 25:40 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 22 9:07 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 23 9:52 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 24 7:00 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 25 11:39 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 26 11:51 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 27 17:16 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 28 12:34 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 29 12:20 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 30 7:00 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 31 16:14 Read by Bryn Roberts
Chapter 32 15:28 Read by Bryn Roberts
Epilogue 27:24 Read by Bryn Roberts

Reviews

Excellent Reading!


(5 stars)

Thank you very much, Mr. Roberts. This was a very entertaining read: I always enjoy Chekhov & this was no exception. The story itself began rather slowly, but, as is typical for novels of this era, it picked up & payed off later The reading was stellar. The voice-acting was very good & gave dimension to the characters, especially the Count. I highly recommend this reading to anyone interested in late 19th century Russian literature.

Russian pathos and tragedy


(4 stars)

The narration is superb. Bryn Roberts reads with good pace, great enunciation and dramatic flourish. As for the tale, well it's typical Russian high drama full of emotion and the woes of life. Hard not to feel a bit depressed by the sordid natures of several of the key characters.