
Barry Lyndon
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Charlton Griffin
Barry Lyndon, first serialized in 1844, is a swashbuckling romp through the aristocratic Europe of the 18th century. The central character, a roguish Irishman, narrates most of the story in the first person, relating his adventures as a soldier in both the British and Prussian armies; as a gambler and confidence man under the guidance of his uncle, a practiced fraud; and as a fortune hunting gigolo in search of wealthy widows and heiresses. Although Barry is a most unsavory character, he is not without his charms.
Barry Lyndon represented a new kind of fiction: the novel without a hero. (Thackeray would later expand these ideas in his most popular novel, Vanity Fair.) The story contains Thackeray's best plot development and contains some of the best prose he ever wrote. Many listeners will hear an echo of Henry Fielding in this magnificent story, though Thackeray's belief that chance was the most overriding factor in most men's fortunes was definitely at odds with the philosophy of his predecessor. Barry Lyndon is a stirring narrative delivered in a rip-roaring whirlwind of a novel.
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Would you listen to Barry Lyndon again? Why?
Yes. This is a fictional autobiography of a most engaging rogue, an Irish adventurer, Redmond Barry. Mr. Griffin gives the definitive voice to the first person narrator. To my ears this is a perfect rendition with his affected Anglo Irish accent, and witth a most expressive delivery of all the emotions of the tragic- comic Barry.Would you recommend Barry Lyndon to your friends? Why or why not?
WholeheartedlyWhich scene was your favorite?
Chapter 10, as Redmond Barry plays hard and gambles for the hand of The Countess Ida.Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, i savored one or two chapters at a timeAny additional comments?
Thackery wrote a period piece centered on a fiercely articulate narcissist. The language employed is a joy to experience as read expressively by Mr. Griffen.Superb Rendition
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This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
I'm really not sure.What could William Makepeace Thackeray have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
There is no story line, just idle ramblings.Did the narration match the pace of the story?
YesYou didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
Yes, it is supposedly a classic, which is why I chose it.Sorely Disappointed
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