Kurt M. Douglass

The Narrator is Mad

Revisado: 09-03-18

There are many interpretations of this story, but Thompson's reading certainly supports the one that the governess-narrator is mad. Her increasingly frantic tone, and jarring emotional shifts reveal a mind that is loosing its grip on reality. It is an excellent performance, though it does impose a meaning onto the text that some listeners may not like.

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Great reading

Revisado: 05-13-18

There are several readings of this work to choose from on Audible, but this is the best one. Horovitch captures Ovid's tone and mood perfectly.

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Needs a New Recording

Revisado: 03-10-18

Many reviewers have complained about Ralph's narration, but I think the problem is more with the recording than the narrator. The audio has a faded/muffled quality to it, like it was transferred from an older recording. I had to turn the volume almost to max to hear him. Audible should either refine the audio, or do a fresh recording.

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Reynolds is the best

Revisado: 10-07-17

This is one of my favorite Lovecraft stories, and Reynolds reading is the best. I think he is the best narrator of Lovecraft, and I wish there were more of H.P.'s stories read by him.

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Good Collection & Narrator

Revisado: 10-07-17

This is one of the better horror anthologies I've read. It's definitely for fans of H.P. Lovecraft as the many of the stories presuppose you've read his work.

Taylor was a good narrator, and his werewolf voice in one of the stories was especially scary.

My only issue with this audiobook is that Nathan Ballingrud's introduction is not included. The description and icon both advertise it, so I was expecting it.

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Good Retelling and Narration

Revisado: 07-30-17

This is my second time reading this great religious epic of India. Several years ago, I read Krishna Dharma's version, but I like this version by Egenes & Reddy better. The language is contemporary, yet lyrical, and the narrative is highly readable, yet maintains the profundity of its allegorical and spiritual meanings.

Gupta has a rich and melodious voice, although it can be monotonous at times. She could be more emotive, and create more distinction between different character's voices. But overall, I liked her narration.

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Best Great Lecture Course So Far

Revisado: 07-18-17

Hardy’s knowledge of the texts and the history and traditions surrounding them is impressive, but what makes this course so enjoyable is Hardy’s infectious enthusiasm for the subject. He is the kind of teacher that effortlessly inspires his students because he is so sincere. In every lecture, he shares his favorite quotes or stories from a particular text, or how it affected him in some way. In one poignant anecdote, he relates how an essay on the book of Ruth convinced him and his wife to adopt a baby. In all my years in academia, I have never heard a professor share something so moving and personal. In the audio, you can hear him choking up as he talks about it.

Hardy has the greatest respect for the texts and the religions they belong to. As a scholar, he examines them critically, but unlike many modern academics, he does not ruthlessly deconstruct, demythologize, or discredit them; nor does he attempt to disabuse those who believe in them. Sadly, that is a rarity these days. He reminds me of my medieval studies professor from grad school, and I wish there were more professors like them. After taking this course, I not only want to read or reread all of the texts he lectured on (a library worth of books – LOL), but to read his books and listen to his other Great Courses series. And I will be listening to this again – it’s too rich to take in all at once.

Each lecture is a good balance of general and specific information so that they seem comprehensive without being overwhelming. By the end, you feel you can talk intelligently about the texts covered, even though you’ve only learned a little about them. For those who are interested in learning more, Grant provides ample recommendations for reading and research.

Without a doubt one of the best introductory college courses I’ve ever taken. I would love to attend it in person.

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General and Repetitve

Revisado: 06-28-17

This course was too general and repetitive, and obviously targeted a people who have negative stereotypes of Muslims.

Prof. Esposito's lecturing was articulate, but he spoke a little too quickly. I did not like the "Masterpiece Theater" trumpet fanfare at the beginning of each lecture, or the fake applause at the beginning and end. It was unnecessary and pretentious.

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Best Narration Ever!

Revisado: 03-30-17

My headline is no exaggeration - this is the absolute best reading of a novel I have ever heard. Joe Morton's range is incredible: this novel has a huge cast of characters, and he gives each one a distinctive voice and personality. The amount of accents and regional dialects he performs is impressive, and he does all of them flawlessly. But even had he read in his normal voice - or at least his normal professional voice - this still would be the best narration I've ever heard. He is a natural storyteller, and I think this will be the definitive reading of this classic. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

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Solid Narration

Revisado: 01-26-17

This is a decent chronicle of Gein's life and crimes, although written more like a crime thriller than a biography.

Bray's gruff, deep voice is appropriate for the macabre content, although he has a peculiar way of pronouncing some words (most notably "defendant" as "de-fen-DANT", with a strong emphasis on the last syllable).

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