The Steam Man of the Prairies
Gelesen von Mark Nelson
Edward S. Ellis
(4,176 Sterne; 51 Bewertungen)
Ethan Hopkins and Mickey McSquizzle-a "Yankee" and an "Irishman"-encounter a colossal, steam-powered man in the American prairies. This steam-man was constructed by Johnny Brainerd, a teenaged boy, who uses the steam-man to carry him in a carriage on various adventures. - Summary by Wikipedia (3 hr 3 min)
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Bewertungen
Badly written, but well read
Stephen
(3 Sterne)
This is a cheap piece of fiction, and does little to pretend to do otherwise. There is no narrative structure, and it is a painful example of its stylistic issues when a bear dies with a ‘howling grunt’. On the other hand, The Steam Man of the Prairies can still be recommended for its historical significance as the first Edisonade, and it is read quite competently.
Wonderful story. Fun, charming and brilliantly read!
Ewan
(5 Sterne)
What a brilliant, interesting, fun story. I t does finish a little abruptly but that's about its only downfall. Mark Nelson reads it absolutely brilliantly, injecting even more fun and humour into a great story! LOVED IT!
Delightfully preposterous
Akku
(3,5 Sterne)
The first chapter is excessive in its exuberance and wild character development. After that the book settles into its stride as a preposterous romp and possibly partial inspiration for The Wild Wild West movie. Great reading as ever from Mark Nelson.
what happened to the ending !
Stuart Noxon
(4 Sterne)
great listening and enjoyed it throughout but someone seemed to of stolen the last two chapters !?
The Steam Man of the Prairies
David R. Smith
(5 Sterne)
Well read, fun listen - thanks!