The Count of Monte Cristo (version 3)
Gelesen von David Clarke
Alexandre Dumas
(4,87 Sterne; 3086 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)
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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.💝♾🌻☯️
kmtchico
(5 Sterne)
Fourth time listening to this masterpiece, beautifully read by Mr. David Clarke. I keep coming back to this!
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
Wait and Hope
SscoootzZ
(5 Sterne)
"The sum of all human wisdom will be contained in these two words: Wait and Hope." I had an excellent time on this journey with Dumas. My favorite parts were these reflections on the human experience, which made my mind tingle in excitement. The presentation is marvelous in ways otherwise stated in these reviews. Many thanks to Mr Clarke and the Librivox team, for making this classic read so enjoyable. Thanks for reading my brief review, and take good care. ~ S
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
Orluty Valis
(5 Sterne)
It was a bit hard to get into it but once you get past some chapters. You will find any enchanted treasure. One that at times has you in the happiest please but just as soon brings the shock of an unexpected events. I would listen to this book several times if I had the time. It truly is well deemed to be a classic. The characters are wonderfully described and wonderfully develop through the store. I would recommend the store to anyone of my friends who need a book to read or listen too.
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"
Tolerable, but much too long
Abigail
(5 Sterne)
The above stars are for the narrator, not the story. Mr. Clarke is quite talented. His reading of this book is impeccable and very enjoyable. As for the story, I wasn’t terribly impressed. While I liked Edmund Dantes, I was disgusted by the Count of Monte Cristo. By the end of the book, I didn’t care what happened to the eponymous Count as long as Valentine and Maximilian were happy. All in all, it’s a passable story, but not terribly memorable.