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Mary Marston

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(4,536 Sterne; 110 Bewertungen)

Written at the height of George MacDonald's literary career, the story centers around the life of a simple merchant's daughter. Mary Marston's unswerving commitment to love, God, and others is contrasted with a backdrop of an array of characters and a complex and sometimes mysterious plot. It is a story of a woman who loves a man, and teaches him to change. Not out of his love for her, but simply because it was the right thing to do. MacDonald allows the characters a range from delightful to devious. As such, they were intended to serve as models. His message is that all eventually must stand before God. (Summary text from Wikipedia)

This project was proof listened by Stav Nisser and Phil Chenevert. (17 hr 30 min)

Chapters

01 - The Shop

21:00

Read by Marea Brook

02 - Customers

20:04

Read by bobolink

03 - The Arbor at Thornwick

27:08

Read by bobolink

04 - Godfrey Wardour

11:07

Read by bobolink

05 - Godfrey and Letty

22:54

Read by Jean Bascom

06 - Tom Helmer

5:44

Read by Jean Bascom

07 - Durnmelling

25:42

Read by TriciaG

08 - The Oak

16:31

Read by TriciaG

09 - Confusion

20:07

Read by TriciaG

10 - The Heath and the Hut

31:16

Read by Jean Bascom

11 - William Marston

21:41

Read by Jean Bascom

12 - Mary's Dream

12:05

Read by Jean Bascom

13 - The Human Sacrifice

34:41

Read by Bill Boerst

14 - Ungenerous Benevolence

12:41

Read by bobolink

15 - The Moonlight

16:34

Read by Nicholette Bryant

16 - The Morning

22:46

Read by bobolink

17 - The Result

13:48

Read by bobolink

18 - Mary and Godfrey

14:37

Read by Marea Brook

19 - Mary in the Shop

23:20

Read by Tiffany Halla Colonna

20 - The Wedding Dress

28:54

Read by Wendy Almeida

21 - Mr. Redmain

14:51

Read by Marea Brook

22 - Mrs. Redmain

8:40

Read by Marea Brook

23 - The Menial

26:21

Read by Marea Brook

24 - Mrs. Redmain's Drawing-Room

21:33

Read by Marea Brook

25 - Mary's Reception

19:32

Read by Amanda Friday

26 - Her Position

13:04

Read by Amanda Friday

27 - Mr. and Mrs. Helmer

23:46

Read by MaryAnn

28 - Mary and Letty

12:33

Read by Amanda Friday

29 - The Evening Star

17:37

Read by MaryAnn

30 - A Scolding

9:39

Read by MaryAnn

31 - Sepia

17:50

Read by MaryAnn

32 - Honor

13:21

Read by MaryAnn

33 - The Invitation

16:36

Read by MaryAnn

34 - A Stray Sound

12:37

Read by Rhonda Federman

35 - The Musician

18:19

Read by Rhonda Federman

36 - A Change

9:11

Read by Rhonda Federman

37 - Lydgate Street

12:50

Read by Marea Brook

38 - Godfrey and Letty

12:42

Read by Marea Brook

39 - Relief

9:03

Read by Marea Brook

40 - Godfrey and Sepia

14:03

Read by Marea Brook

41 - The Helper

20:39

Read by Tiffany Halla Colonna

42 - The Leper

7:02

Read by Marea Brook

43 - Mary and Mr. Redmain

36:41

Read by Marea Brook

44 - Joseph Jasper

29:50

Read by Marea Brook

45 - The Sapphire

17:46

Read by Pat Redstone

46 - Reparation

9:12

Read by Pat Redstone

47 - Another Change

13:13

Read by Pat Redstone

48 - Dissolution

13:30

Read by Mike Pelton

49 - Thornwick

33:05

Read by Mike Pelton

50 - William and Mary Marston

12:19

Read by Josh Bascom

51 - A Hard Task

17:42

Read by Mike Pelton

52 - A Summons

27:35

Read by Amanda Friday

53 - A Friend in Need

9:47

Read by DrBeccaAnne

54 - The Next Night

47:14

Read by Marea Brook

55 - Disappearance

12:46

Read by DrBeccaAnne

56 - A Catastrophe

13:04

Read by Michael Packard

57 - The End of the Beginning

22:18

Read by Marea Brook

Bewertungen

Deep wells of Wisdom

(5 Sterne)

This was my first George MacDonald book and I was enthralled, delighted and could hardly stop listening. Even though some of the readers were quite horrendous, as other reviewers stated, if one just pushes through, the book is well worth that small agony. I believe this is a brilliant book with deep, spiritual nuggets.

Pretty good

(3 Sterne)

Story - Not the best George MacDonald, but worth the time to listen. Especially good if you like Christian themes. Narration - Some of the earlier narrators were a bit hard to get through, but after the first half dozen or so readers I had no real complaints.

chapters1-6

(3,5 Sterne)

I was so excited to listen to this book! the readers were from good to acceptable for the first 6 chapters, but could not continue on past that point, due to very poor ( to the point of distraction) reading.

top notch book. (some) third notch readings

(2,5 Sterne)

First reviewer said it well. Such lackadaisical reading that you wouldn't notice the glory of the thought. Maybe I should try reading myself.

Excellent!

(5 Sterne)

I really can't understand saying "this or that is not his best work..." George McDonald's work is so varied and so different it almost doesn't bare comparison. Certainly this epic cannot be held up against The Princess... or Phantasties. In any event, the readers vary in quality, as they always do in a joint effort. I wasn't able to listen in my car because occasionally the audio quality just wasn't there, but with earbuds or my phone's speaker in the house, I could enjoy it. As to the content, this book was awesome. An ever changing plot, diverse and colorful characters, drama and lots of beautiful, rather deep sermonizing about life; not something I usually enjoy - but the freshness and life giving of the thoughts, made them enjoyable. I felt bathed in goodness. A must hear for and George McDonald fan!

Worth Listening

(5 Sterne)

After reading previous reviews, I was pleasantly surprised at the readers. When choosing free audiobooks, professional reading is not to be expected, but I like to picture family and friends all gathered round, sharing a favorite book with each other in turn. Please be kind to those who put in the work to make this available to listeners. And, other than a few comments coming from MacDonald's belief that Hell is only a temporary arrangement meant to purify even after death, this is a story with much worth enjoying, pondering, and applying.

Chapter 2,3,4

(3 Sterne)

The first reader was engaging-she made me eager to listen to chapter 2. But what an unpleasant surprise the second reader was! I thought I could read chapter 2 and pick up the audio in chapter 3 so that I wouldn't lose interest. But the same reader reads 3 & 4. Disappointing.

(5 Sterne)

Lovely story made deeper and more beautiful by Macdonald’s spiritual insight throughout. It took a bit to be comfortable with each chapter being read by a different person, but I came to appreciate the variety.