The Light That Failed
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Rudyard Kipling
(3,5 Sterne; 10 Bewertungen)
This novel, first published in 1890, follows the life of Dick Heldar, a painter. Most of the novel is set in London, but many important events throughout the story occur in Sudan or India. It was made into a 1916 film with Jose Collins and a 1939 film by Paramount starring Ronald Colman.
It is a tale of of a man who loves his work, friends and boats and starts in Dick’s childhood, then takes you through his life – the war in Sudan, friends abroad, life in England, his love for Maisie, the obstacles those closest to him meet when a very independent man fights becoming dependent and finally the life changes Dick faces as his eyes fail him.(summary by Magdalene) (7 hr 46 min)
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Dasboot
(0,5 Sterne)
An excellent Kipling book ruined by people that can't read, There were so many poor readers, I had to download and read book in order to understand the story.
INDOMITABLE
Avid Listener
(4,5 Sterne)
A fine, poignant story, though a bit slow to get to the real part of it. Just when one is prepared for tragedy, the human spirit turns it to triumph.
KAB
(2,5 Sterne)
Okay story but I missed important parts because if poor reading. Chapter 2 needs to be re-done as you can hardly even hear the reader over the terrible recording quality.
amazed
(0,5 Sterne)
Horrible readings, worse ever. Common readers , do you even listen to your recordings? Wasted good book! Sorry!