The Light That Failed
Rudyard Kipling
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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)
Chapters
Chapter 01 | 23:36 | Read by icyjumbo (1964-2010) |
Chapter 02 | 21:03 | Read by grace4him |
Chapter 03 | 24:13 | Read by TriciaG |
Chapter 04 Pt 1 | 14:19 | Read by LoraBeth Davis |
Chapter 04 Pt 2 | 14:13 | Read by LoraBeth Davis |
Chapter 05 | 23:38 | Read by LoraBeth Davis |
Chapter 06 Pt 1 | 15:04 | Read by Elli |
Chapter 06 Pt 2 | 11:17 | Read by Elli |
Chapter 07 Pt 1 | 26:45 | Read by TriciaG |
Chapter 07 Pt 2 | 12:33 | Read by TriciaG |
Chapter 08 Pt 1 | 20:52 | Read by Zarnaz |
Chapter 08 Pt 2 | 20:08 | Read by Zarnaz |
Chapter 09 Pt 1 | 17:27 | Read by Ted Nugent |
Chapter 09 Pt 2 | 16:12 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Chapter 10 | 20:07 | Read by Gary Coy |
Chapter 11 | 22:50 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Chapter 12 | 17:23 | Read by Richard Kilmer (1942 - 2022) |
Chapter 13 Pt 1 | 24:20 | Read by Zarnaz |
Chapter 13 Pt 2 | 16:56 | Read by Zarnaz |
Chapter 14 Pt 1 | 21:44 | Read by Jessi |
Chapter 14 Pt 2 | 21:59 | Read by Jessi |
Chapter 14 Pt 3 | 21:11 | Read by Jessi |
Chapter 15 Pt 1 | 20:26 | Read by Magdalena |
Chapter 15 Pt 2 | 18:22 | Read by Magdalena |
Reviews
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Dasboot
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
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
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
Horrible readings, worse ever. Common readers , do you even listen to your recordings? Wasted good book! Sorry!