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The Massarenes

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(2,625 Sterne; 4 Bewertungen)

The last novel by British author Ouida. It is a satirical look at societal norms through the story of the nouveau riche Massarenes. They attempt to gain the upper echelons of society with the aid of the scheming Lady Kenilworth. It is a lurid celebration of eccentricity and excess. - Summary by Lynne T (20 hr 57 min)

Chapters

I

27:43

Read by Christine Rottger

II

39:40

Read by BerthaMason

III

25:43

Read by Sarah Hill

IV

23:33

Read by Sarah Hill

V

32:06

Read by Henry K. Noble

VI

7:10

Read by April6090

VII

43:32

Read by Henry K. Noble

VIII

26:46

Read by BerthaMason

IX

50:12

Read by Henry K. Noble

X

15:53

Read by Henry K. Noble

XI

38:27

Read by Richard Shipp

XII

33:03

Read by Richard Shipp

XIII

33:23

Read by Richard Shipp

XIV

23:53

Read by BerthaMason

XV

24:00

Read by BerthaMason

XVI

26:32

Read by Lynne T

XVII

31:34

Read by KalenXI

XVIII

20:21

Read by KalenXI

XIX

27:33

Read by Cbteddy

XX

25:48

Read by BerthaMason

XXI

28:42

Read by BerthaMason

XXII

32:39

Read by rufusfoofus

XXIII

16:14

Read by Christine Rottger

XXIV

32:39

Read by pipes

XXV

17:23

Read by pipes

XXVI

8:15

Read by pipes

XXVII

13:29

Read by NRThomas

XXVIII

25:02

Read by Cbteddy

XXIX

43:05

Read by Cbteddy

XXX

18:21

Read by Yoganandh T

XXXI

18:21

Read by CBinns

XXXII

40:02

Read by BerthaMason

XXXIII

21:16

Read by Cbteddy

XXXIV

22:35

Read by ToddHW

XXXV

24:16

Read by BerthaMason

XXXVI

33:43

Read by BerthaMason

XXXVII

31:13

Read by HypocriticalHit

XXXVIII

14:29

Read by robcyoung

XXXIX

46:31

Read by Brize C

XL

19:24

Read by Yoganandh T

XLI

39:04

Read by BerthaMason

XLII

26:32

Read by Lynne T

XLIII

32:22

Read by Christine Rottger

XLIV

6:44

Read by Christine Rottger

XLV

20:46

Read by BerthaMason

XLVI

11:37

Read by April6090

XLVII

15:17

Read by Christine Rottger

XLVIII

20:59

Read by Christine Rottger

Bewertungen

Altogether good book that could have used a better lector

(3,5 Sterne)

The book is quite well written, mostly entertaining and has some interesting characters. There are flaws. The arrogant classism of all the characters, even the 'noble' and moral ones is often rather repelling. Generally, the 'moral' characters are ridicolously noble but not really likeable. Especially in the end there is too much moralizing. Another thing: The book is often extremely repetetive. The same things are said over and over, just differently phrased. It often felt like an essay in the humanities where a certain number of words is required. Some strict shortening would have made IT a much better book. Still, all in all it's not bad and mostly enjoyed it. Also, all the readers do a good job, some are excellent. So for anyone who has some time and patience and likes this kind of society novel I can recommend it.

(1 Sterne)

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(5 Sterne)

rating is for the readers who all did excellent work w this!