Trustee from the Toolroom

De: Nevil Shute

Narrado por: Frank Muller

Duración: 8 h y 31 m

Resumen del Editor

Keith Stewart, a retiring and ingenious engineer, could not have been happier in his little house in the shabby London suburb of Ealing. There he invented the mini-motor, the six-volt generator, and the tiny Congreve clock. Then a chain of events sweeps him into deep waters and leads him to his happiest discovery yet.

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Even the technical details were interesting

A great story of likeable people doing life the way that would make one proud.

Delightful!

Story: 5 stars

This story was just a delight! Neville Shute truly knew how to weave a tale!

I can’t tell you how many times I broke into a spontaneous smile or erupted into a small laugh during the course of the story!

Narration: 5 stars

Excellent accents all around! I heard some subtle differences in American accents, a number of different British accents, and a Scottish accent. Mr. Mullet rather briskly and matter-of-factly read the narrative parts, but the spoken lines were read with feeling. I thought it was a good choice in how to handle the narrative! I would listen to this voice actor again and look forward to it!

Gave me a great feeling to read

gradebook loved it. They upset that this review is optional but then he tells me that a review with at least 20 words is required. What gives?

Great escape!

What made the experience of listening to Trustee from the Toolroom the most enjoyable?

it's a story with a happy ending after some turns and twists.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Trustee from the Toolroom?

The 28 day voyage of the main character by sloop from Hawaii to Tahiti

Which character – as performed by Frank Muller – was your favorite?

Keith, the main character.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Made me happy! Such a wonderful story, almost a fairy tale.

Any additional comments?

Nevil Shutes books provide great escape. As all of his books I have read, they have interesting settings in far away countries with a cast of characters you enjoy meeting. There is a gentleness and heart to his stories, which makes me come back to him as an author over and over.

Lovely and well written in and for gentler time.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I was immediately invested in all the characters. The narrator did a bang-up job with the voices and the story was delightful and courageous.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Keith, absolutely. Such an unwavering moral compass in a man who has almost no opinion of himself.

Have you listened to any of Frank Muller’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but I will!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

That's not my favorite thing to do. I like to stop in the middle of a really good part and go do something. That allows me to look at what's happening from a lot of different angles. I often remember hearing things that went right into my subconscious as unimportant but upon further examination - they come more to the surface to play an important part in what's happening.

Best Book Ever - Perfectly Narrated

I have listened to this book so many times I probably have it memorized. The narration is so beautifully done that the main character comes to life in a loving way. I highly recommend this book and particularly this recording.

it's a Charming little story

it's a Charming little story and it's not here to change your life but it was a very enjoyable way to spend time

Nevil Shute is a favorite

Nevil Shute wrote such human stories and I listen to them again and again, enjoying them every time.

a lovely adventure

great characters and story. just enjoyable all around. great story arc and well read.

A wholesome feel good book with good people.. I can’t find anything like this in today’s books! Thank you!.. more!!

Loved it.. wholesome.. not boring one bit..great adventure featuring very likable decent people. Thank you.