The Italian
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Ann Radcliffe
(4,362 Sterne; 40 Bewertungen)
The love story between a nobleman and a beautiful lady whom he meets in church leads both of them to unexpected places, as many people would not put up with their love. This novel is considered to be one of the best Gothic novels ever written, by one of the first (and best) writers of the genre. How does an "indecent" love story become a Gothic tale? What is the outcome of this love story? If you want to know, read this book. (Summary by Stav Nisser)
(18 hr 47 min)Chapters
10:12
Bewertungen
ellene
Great Narration
(4 Sterne)
Marty Kris is to be heartily congratulated for his masterful job of bringing the characters to life. Cate Barrett, a fav, is to be commended for a narration that displays her narrative skill. I am sorry she appeared too little too late. The story is full of unexpected plot twists which keep the reader somewhat engaged. Lots of evil doings and near escapes. It’s not something Expatriate would have read.
The Italian
Susanne Morraz
(4 Sterne)
Loved the story. It would have been better if there was only one narrator. A bit distracting when each narrator used different voices for the different characters. Overall I enjoyed it.
Melanie
(3 Sterne)
This is interesting as historical literature but I got tired of the effusive Italian peasant storytelling. Very long and a little tedious. Also the hero is kind of a dope.
Great Resource
Jeremy C
(5 Sterne)
Very helpful. Follows along with my text very well. Thank you to those who contributed.
very enjoyable
Bruce G
(4,5 Sterne)
A interesting and suspenseful love story! Thank you for reading this tale.
dont usually go for group reads but this was great
hlnorris
(5 Sterne)
amazingly done
Fleur
(4,5 Sterne)
while it’s a classic happy ending style typical of mrs radcliffe, i can’t say i didn’t enjoy every moment of the italian. vivaldi and ellena make a very sweet couple, though one does wonder how all these historical couples manage to fall in love on the strength of a pretty face! the plot was enjoyable and had some twists and turns - i found the escape from the convent to be quite suspenseful. the principle villain was very effectively done though i think his death rather scene was very stereotypically written. all in all, i really enjoyed it