The Mayor of Casterbridge
Gelesen von Debra Lynn
Thomas Hardy
(4,596 Sterne; 78 Bewertungen)
The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886) is a tragic novel by English author Thomas Hardy subtitled, "The Life and Death of a Man of Character". It is set in the fictional town of Casterbridge (based on the town of Dorchester in Dorset). The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, all set in a fictional rustic England. (Wikipedia)
A poor, disgruntled, drunken young man sells his wife and child to the highest bidder. When he awakens, sober, the next day he regrets his rash act and vows to give up drink and find his family and bring them home. Eventually he is forced to give up the search and move on with his life. He does this quite successfully until, nearly 20 years later, his past comes back to haunt him. (DebraLynn) (11 hr 39 min)
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Bewertungen
An interesting tale that is well read.
666
(5 Sterne)
I'm beginning to become a Tom Hardy fan , after years of thinking he was not worth reading. My original poor regard of him came after reading Tess of the D'urbervilles, which I felt was an overly depressing story without any silver lining for the reader. This is the third Hardy story that I've read since then, with this being my favorite so far. A lot of moral value still relevant today, entwined in a rich story of love, sacrifice, betrayal and forgiveness.
Unsatisfactory Recording
Peter Dodds
(2 Sterne)
Despite having a more English sounding accent, this reader's recording is not satisfactory. The quality of the sound is poor and the the presentation is further blurred by rushed sentences as if it was done in a hurry and without much interest. I gave up after three chapters and have resorted to one of the American versions on Librevox. After listening to some of the Dickens stories, read with such clarity and character by the superb Mill Nicholson, this is a disappointment.
well told story!
Barbi520
(5 Sterne)
As a young woman, I never cared much for Thomas Hardy. Loved Dostoevsky, Camus, Zola. In my later years, I realize what a wonderful story teller Hardy was. This and "Return of the Native" are really good. I find the extended title puzzling. I wonder how many readers think The Mayor was a man of character. Would make for an interesting discussion.
A Very Satisfactory Reading
JazzHands
(4,5 Sterne)
The only flaw in this reading was the repetition of the Book Title and introduction to Librivox as a whole at the start of each chapter. Otherwise it was thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you Ms. Debra Lynn and even more so Mr. Thomas Hardy.
ZB
(5 Sterne)
A very good tale. Sad, but as the life is sad. Wise, but as the spiritual beings become having lived and thought through this said life. “Happiness is but an occasional episode in the general drama of pain” and beauty, and providence.
Excellent Story
jenniebrown
(5 Sterne)
Thomas Hardy always pulls one into a story and this one is no exception. I’m a fan! Debra Lynn is a delightful narrator and I am so grateful for her time a effort.
Easy to Understand
null
(5 Sterne)
Coming from someone who has trouble reading through the accent-rich dialogue of the MOC, this telling was a step forward to finishing this excellent piece of literature.
Highly Enjoyable
(5 Sterne)
The quality of the text cannot be overstated—a classic!—and neither can the quality of the reading. Excellent!