The Rough Road
William John Locke
Read by Simon Evers
The book tells the story of "Doggie" Trevor, who, having been wrapped in cotton wool since babyhood, becomes a snobbish rich dilettante. All this changes as World War I begins and Doggie takes a commission in the Army – with near disastrous results. However, he takes stock of his life and later signs on as a simple English Tommy. He fights in France alongside his friends and the book tells of his improving fortunes, his engagement to equally snobbish Peggy, and his adventures amidst the horrors of life in the trenches – and the unexpected consequences, as he travels the rough road to a happy conclusion. - Summary by Simon Evers (9 hr 56 min)
Chapters
Chapter 1 | 26:23 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 2 | 17:10 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 3 | 22:42 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 4 | 23:03 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 5 | 16:56 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 6 | 28:16 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 7 | 21:03 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 8 | 29:09 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 9 | 24:04 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 10 | 26:11 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 11 | 22:32 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 12 | 25:57 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 13 | 27:22 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 14 | 26:20 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 15 | 18:43 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 16 | 26:55 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 17 | 21:40 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 18 | 38:52 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 19 | 25:19 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 20 | 27:47 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 21 | 27:32 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 22 | 23:05 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 23 | 23:55 | Read by Simon Evers |
Chapter 24 | 25:16 | Read by Simon Evers |
Reviews
True Classic of War and Human Nature!
WaterRabbitUSA
I was expecting a war story but it contained so much more. Great boost in the goodness of people under adverse conditions. This book is 100% CapeCodMediaKing Approved p.s. the reader does a wonderful read job, Thank You
not to be missed
Compulsive Reader
So sorry that I finished this excellent book! I would have liked it to go on and on. The narrator Mr. Simon Evers, as always, is a joy to listen to, thank you, JK
Excellent!
brown
One of the best books on LibriVox! Great characters and the narration by Simon Evers is truly exquisite.
A LibriVox Listener
Very well read, the voice was perfect for this book
Chuck Scott
Excellent storytelling of redemption and the human spirit
Ian
Excellent book and very well read .
incredible story! great reader
Anewelding
what an excellent book this turned out to be. I am so glad that I listen to this. Excellent story great incredible reader. listen to it you won't be disappointed
fantastic tale
stevereader
fantastic story narrated brilliantly