The Freelands


Read by Simon Evers

(4 stars; 10 reviews)

The Freelands family is a mixture: Tod Freeland is an uncommunicative gentle giant, his wife Kirsteen passionate and free-spoken, Felix is a literary man, Stanley the man of business, John is in politics. Their mother is a practical uncomprehending old lady while Nedda and Derek, the younger generation and cousins, fall head over heels in love.
The story revolves around the ‘land question’ which was the chief matter of moment when the novel was written – British agriculture was depressed as imported food (chiefly from the USA) meant that domestic farmers were struggling. The rich landowners pay scant attention to the wishes and rights of the labourers on their land. The Freelands find themselves on both sides of the divide and the ensuing struggle involves them all.
There is therefore much social commentary in the book, but it is also a tender love story and an insight into how different members of one family can think differently while still bonded together. (Summary by Simon Evers) (9 hr 50 min)

Chapters

Prologue 3:51 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 1 9:46 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 2 5:12 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 3 16:08 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 4 13:23 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 5 13:58 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 6 18:30 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 7 14:14 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 8 25:44 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 9 9:56 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 10 15:27 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 11 12:22 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 12 15:51 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 13 16:07 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 14 19:17 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 15 15:23 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 16 23:35 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 17 13:16 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 18 10:33 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 19 17:27 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 20 11:41 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 21 11:19 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 22 18:17 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 23 20:01 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 24 22:44 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 25 18:34 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 26 21:14 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 27 14:17 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 28 25:08 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 29 12:39 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 30 10:46 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 31 16:43 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 32 16:18 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 33 13:20 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 34 18:22 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 35 10:26 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 36 10:26 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 37 16:12 Read by Simon Evers
Chapter 38 12:14 Read by Simon Evers

Reviews

Social Commentary That Remains Relevant


(5 stars)

Another great novel by John Galsworthy that explores how change impacts society. This reader would like to express his gratitude to Mr. Evers for his continued selection of profound and provocative literature that is still quite relevant in these rapidly changing times. It’s one thing to be so incredibly talented in your skill craft as a voice artist, but to have such a deep understanding of the specifics of early 20th century literature and then bring it to our attention now amidst a plethora of alternative content is worthy of equal recognition and admiration. Thank you from San Diego, California.

Free...land


(5 stars)

Brilliant and subtle...no axe to grind. very educational. Simon Evers makes EVERY moment alive.


(5 stars)

I like the reader a lot and the story is a good one. Engaging.