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Simon Prebble
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H. G. Wells
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Written by H.G. Wells, the great visionary author, this legendary novel is both timeless and thought provoking. Listeners will thrill to this chilling masterpiece as man boldly takes evolution into his own hands for the first time. Dr. Moreau, a scientist expelled from his homeland for his cruel experiments, continues his transplantations on a small South Pacific island, creating hideous creatures with manlike intelligence. When the island’s human/beasts revolt, the true consequences of his genetic meddling emerge. This stunning novel introduces listeners to the potential perils and gains of scientific discovery. H.G. Wells, author of the science fiction novels The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Dr. Moreau, remains the standard by which modern fantasy authors are judged.
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- De: Ambrose Bierce
- Narrado por: John Michaels
- Duración: 25 m
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"Death is a dignitary who when he comes announced is to be received with formal manifestations of respect, even by those most familiar with him." This line was written by Ambrose Bierce in his short story An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge. Death by execution has historically been ritualized, perhaps to absolve those accomplishing the execution from guilt or blame.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This has stuck with me since highschool.
- De Shane en 08-06-20
De: Ambrose Bierce
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Marie
- De: H. Rider Haggard
- Narrado por: Shelly Frasier
- Duración: 10 h y 3 m
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Allan Quatermain, hero of King Solomon's mines, tells a moving tale of his first wife, the Dutch-born Marie Marais, and the adventures that were linked to her beautiful, tragic history. This moving story depicts the tumultuous political era of the 1830s, involving the Boers, French colonists and the Zulu tribe in the Cape colony of South Africa. Hate and suspicion run high between the home government and the Dutch subjects.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Confusing narration!
- De Browsing en 02-22-14
De: H. Rider Haggard
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Tarzan of the Apes
- Tarzan Series 1
- De: Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Narrado por: Peter Silverleaf
- Duración: 9 h y 38 m
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An adventure tale that has capture the ages! The first book in the legendary Tarzan series tells the story of John Clayton, born in the coastal jungles of Africa to a marooned couple from England, adopted as an infant by apes after they die, then raised in ignorance of his human heritage. Through sheer force of will Tarzan becomes king of the jungle and slowly learns of his origin. This is the exciting novel that began it all.
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The Happy Prince and other Tales
- De: Oscar Wilde
- Narrado por: B.J. Harrison
- Duración: 51 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 69
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 57
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 59
In "The Model Millionaire", the destiny of a young, ambitious, brilliant pauper changes with an act of his misplaced generosity. "The Happy Prince" is one of Oscar Wilde’s renowned fairy tales. From his vantage point, high above the city, the statue of The Happy Prince gives of himself in a way most astonishing. In "The Sphinx Without a Secret", we learn of an enigmatic woman who holds a secret so close, no suitor can win her.
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4 out of 5 stars
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"Curiouser & Curiouser"
- De Jade Dragon en 09-14-16
De: Oscar Wilde
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The Talisman
- De: Sir Walter Scott
- Narrado por: David McCallion
- Duración: 12 h y 43 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 41
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The Talisman revolves around the Third Crusader's camp in the Holy Land whereby there exists a truce between the Christians and the Muslims. The camp, which is led by King Richard I of England (the Lion-heart) who is grievously ill, is being torn apart by tensions between rival leaders.
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5 out of 5 stars
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a simple story but a joy to listen to
- De Adele Lemmon en 08-23-19
De: Sir Walter Scott
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Heart of Darkness: A Signature Performance by Kenneth Branagh
- De: Joseph Conrad
- Narrado por: Kenneth Branagh
- Duración: 3 h y 49 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,315
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8,269
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 8,243
A Signature Performance: Kenneth Branagh plays this like a campfire ghost story, told by a haunted, slightly insane Marlow.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disgusting Revision
- De Long_Schlong_Silver en 09-27-18
De: Joseph Conrad
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The Talisman
- De: Sir Walter Scott
- Narrado por: Robert Whitfield
- Duración: 11 h y 49 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 222
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 159
The Crusaders, led by Richard I of England, are encamped in the Holy Land, and torn by the dissensions and jealousies of the leaders, including, besides Coeur de Lion himself, Philip of France, the duke of Austria, the Marquis of Montferrat, and the Grand Master of the Templars. The army's impotence is accentuated by the illness of Richard.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly enjoyable adventure!
- De GoryDetails en 10-19-05
De: Sir Walter Scott
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The Travel and Adventures of Little Baron Trump
- De: Ingersoll Lockwood
- Narrado por: Gildart Jackson
- Duración: 10 h y 45 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 52
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Ingersoll Lockwood invented the fictional character Baron Trump in 1890 for a two-part sci-fi/fantasy series about a privileged German heir who undertakes a sequence of fantastic voyages. The style of the Baron Trump series - a mix of fantasy and young-reader-oriented science fiction - anticipated and may have influenced L. Frank Baum's Oz series. The Travel and Adventures of Little Baron Trump describes Baron's trip around the world with his little dog, meeting new races like the Wind Eaters, Man Hoppers, and Melodious Sneezers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A lot of fun, and a sensitive study of a boy and his dog
- De ReadToLive en 03-04-20
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Edgar Allan Poe - The Complete Short Stories
- De: Edgar Allan Poe
- Narrado por: Bob Thomley
- Duración: 16 h y 34 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,312
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 1,159
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,166
All of Edgar Allan Poe’s great short stories in one 16-hour collection.
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3 out of 5 stars
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NEVERMORE
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 11-23-15
De: Edgar Allan Poe
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Quo Vadis
- A Narrative of the Time of Nero
- De: Henryk Sienkiewicz
- Narrado por: Frederick Davidson
- Duración: 22 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 226
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 190
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Marcus, a Roman officer in Nero's army, risks his career, his family, and even his life when he falls in love with a Christian woman named Callina. In order to win Callina's love, Marcus must come to understand the true meaning of her religion, even as Rome sinks under the excesses of Nero and Christians are thrown to the lions. Quo Vadis brims with passion and life as it explores one of the turning points in history.
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5 out of 5 stars
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loved every word
- De TruckerOlli en 12-02-10
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Ben-Hur
- A Tale of the Christ
- De: Lew Wallace
- Narrado por: Todd McLaren
- Duración: 23 h y 12 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,149
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,037
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,040
A classic of faith, fortitude, and inspiration, this faithful New Testament tale combines the events of the life of Jesus with grand historical spectacle in the exciting story of Judah of the House of Hur, a man who finds extraordinary redemption for himself and his family. Judah Ben-Hur lives as a rich Jewish prince and merchant in Jerusalem at the beginning of the first century. His old friend, Messala, arrives as commanding officer of the Roman legions.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Not Like the Movie
- De Paul Z. en 01-31-12
De: Lew Wallace
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The Oregon Trail
- De: Francis Parkman
- Narrado por: Frank Muller
- Duración: 6 h y 6 m
- Versión resumida
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General4 out of 5 stars 2,011
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,835
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,817
Francis Parkman's journal - written more than 150 years ago, in 1846 - provides an eye-witness account of one of the grandest adventures in American history. At age 23, the Harvard-educated Bostonian traveled the Rocky Mountains, living among the Dakota Sioux. In his journal, he captured the color, spirit, and perspective of his era, as well as the exuberant confidence that was the mark of his time. Frank Muller's dramatic reading brings this captivating record to life.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Among the finest works of American literature
- De Brian P. Sullivan en 06-06-20
De: Francis Parkman
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The Last Man
- De: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
- Narrado por: Matt Bates, Anna Bentinck, Various
- Duración: 19 h y 59 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 82
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Historia3.5 out of 5 stars 66
The Last Man is Mary Shelley's apocalyptic fantasy of the end of human civilisation. Set in the late 21st century, the novel unfolds a sombre and pessimistic vision of mankind confronting inevitable destruction. Interwoven with her futuristic theme, Mary Shelley incorporates idealised portraits of Shelley and Byron, yet rejects Romanticism and its faith in art and nature.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A great book, with a great story.
- De Stephen P. Suelzle en 10-01-16
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The Oregon Trail
- Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life
- De: Francis Parkman
- Narrado por: Robert Morris
- Duración: 12 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 182
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 159
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 158
This is the classic account of Francis Parkman’s rugged trip over the eastern part of the Oregon Trail with his cousin Quincy Adams Shaw in the spring and summer of 1846. They left St. Louis by steamboat and traveled on horseback, in company with guides and occasionally other travelers. They encountered storms and buffalo hunts, meeting Indians, soldiers, sportsmen, and emigrants.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Only halfway along the Oregon Trail
- De mrieke en 04-10-18
De: Francis Parkman
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The Scarlet Letter
- De: Nathaniel Hawthorne
- Narrado por: Kate Petrie
- Duración: 6 h y 53 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,488
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,292
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,290
One of the most important novels in classic literature, Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter tackles the subject of adultery, with the notorious Hester Prynne at the forefront of the scandal in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. In the beginning of the novel, Hester is serving time in prison for having a child out of wedlock and is forced to wear a scarlet A on her clothing at all times, so she cannot run from her sin no matter where she goes.
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3 out of 5 stars
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missing the introductory???
- De Savannah en 05-20-20
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21 Months a Captive
- Rachel Plummer and the Fort Parker Massacre
- De: Rachel Plummer, James W. Parker
- Narrado por: Brian V. Hunt, Claire Dayton
- Duración: 3 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 87
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 77
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 77
On May 19, 1836, Fort Parker in Texas was overwhelmed by a band of Comanche Indians. Some residents were brutally murdered, others taken prisoner. Among those captured was 11-year-old Cynthia Parker, who would remain with the Comanche for 24 years and give birth to famed Chief Quanah.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly dull
- De Erik Johnsrud en 04-06-22
De: Rachel Plummer, y otros
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The Island of Doctor Moreau (AmazonClassics Edition)
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 4 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 111
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 94
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 95
On an uncharted South Pacific island, the mad genius Doctor Moreau has found refuge. It’s here, away from London and the civilized world, that the scientist can conduct his experiments on animals without condemnation. When Edward Prendick, the sole survivor of a shipwreck, washes ashore, he bears witness to Moreau’s cruel research and its bloody, inevitable unraveling. In exploring the disquieting crossroads of scientific progress and ethical responsibility, Wells’s cautionary account about the perversion of natural order rattles audiences’ sensibilities to this day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Scary still today. A true masterpiece
- De NancyK en 09-27-19
De: H. G. Wells
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The Time Machine
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 3 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 280
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 233
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 237
The time traveler is on his way to a different world -- 800,000 years in the future. He finds humans called the Eloi living in simple luxury. They have become beautiful but meek, living on their safe, comfortable planet. The generations that have passed without challenge or adversity have dulled their minds. Underground machinery, built millennia ago, feeds and clothes these innocent creatures, and still functions perfectly. But who runs the machinery, and why are the Eloi afraid of the night?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Eh.
- De Michael L. en 12-24-07
De: H. G. Wells
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The Island of Doctor Moreau - Unabridged
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Kevin Theis
- Duración: 5 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 44
This is an audio enhanced version - with music and sound effects - of a book long hailed as one of the great science fiction classics, H.G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau. It tells the story of Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who is brought to an uncharted island where he encounters Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist bent on experimenting with human/animal hybrids.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Creepy
- De Troy Buffington en 09-09-18
De: H. G. Wells
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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
- De: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Narrado por: Gisela Chípe
- Duración: 11 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 557
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 488
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 488
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows.
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2 out of 5 stars
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High hopes dashed
- De Darryl en 07-21-22
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Alan Munro
- Duración: 5 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 115
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 103
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 104
A shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, who creates sentient beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature. H.G. Wells at his best.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Classic story barely tolerable narrator Alan Munro
- De Jpmezz en 07-25-14
De: H. G. Wells
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The Invisible Man
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: James Adams
- Duración: 5 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 3,510
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,091
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 3,092
On a freezing February day, a stranger emerges from out of the gray to request a room at a local provincial inn. Who is this out-of-season traveler? More confounding is the thick mask of bandages obscuring his face. Why does he disguise himself in this manner and keep himself hidden away in his room? Aroused by trepidation and curiosity, the local villagers bring it upon themselves to find the answers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Way ahead of its time!
- De Brian en 06-06-13
De: H. G. Wells
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The Island of Doctor Moreau (AmazonClassics Edition)
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 4 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 111
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 94
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 95
On an uncharted South Pacific island, the mad genius Doctor Moreau has found refuge. It’s here, away from London and the civilized world, that the scientist can conduct his experiments on animals without condemnation. When Edward Prendick, the sole survivor of a shipwreck, washes ashore, he bears witness to Moreau’s cruel research and its bloody, inevitable unraveling. In exploring the disquieting crossroads of scientific progress and ethical responsibility, Wells’s cautionary account about the perversion of natural order rattles audiences’ sensibilities to this day.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Scary still today. A true masterpiece
- De NancyK en 09-27-19
De: H. G. Wells
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The Time Machine
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 3 h y 54 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 280
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 233
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 237
The time traveler is on his way to a different world -- 800,000 years in the future. He finds humans called the Eloi living in simple luxury. They have become beautiful but meek, living on their safe, comfortable planet. The generations that have passed without challenge or adversity have dulled their minds. Underground machinery, built millennia ago, feeds and clothes these innocent creatures, and still functions perfectly. But who runs the machinery, and why are the Eloi afraid of the night?
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3 out of 5 stars
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Eh.
- De Michael L. en 12-24-07
De: H. G. Wells
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The Island of Doctor Moreau - Unabridged
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Kevin Theis
- Duración: 5 h y 8 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 51
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 44
This is an audio enhanced version - with music and sound effects - of a book long hailed as one of the great science fiction classics, H.G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau. It tells the story of Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who is brought to an uncharted island where he encounters Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist bent on experimenting with human/animal hybrids.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Creepy
- De Troy Buffington en 09-09-18
De: H. G. Wells
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The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
- De: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
- Narrado por: Gisela Chípe
- Duración: 11 h y 39 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 557
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 488
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 488
Carlota Moreau: A young woman growing up on a distant and luxuriant estate, safe from the conflict and strife of the Yucatán peninsula. The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman. Montgomery Laughton: A melancholic overseer with a tragic past and a propensity for alcohol. An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments, which are financed by the Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers. The hybrids: The fruits of the doctor’s labor, destined to blindly obey their creator and remain in the shadows.
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2 out of 5 stars
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High hopes dashed
- De Darryl en 07-21-22
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Alan Munro
- Duración: 5 h y 25 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 115
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Narración:3.5 out of 5 stars 103
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 104
A shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, who creates sentient beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature. H.G. Wells at his best.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Classic story barely tolerable narrator Alan Munro
- De Jpmezz en 07-25-14
De: H. G. Wells
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The Invisible Man
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: James Adams
- Duración: 5 h y 19 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 3,510
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3,091
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 3,092
On a freezing February day, a stranger emerges from out of the gray to request a room at a local provincial inn. Who is this out-of-season traveler? More confounding is the thick mask of bandages obscuring his face. Why does he disguise himself in this manner and keep himself hidden away in his room? Aroused by trepidation and curiosity, the local villagers bring it upon themselves to find the answers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Way ahead of its time!
- De Brian en 06-06-13
De: H. G. Wells
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H.G. Wells: The Science Fiction Collection
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, y otros
- Duración: 27 h y 15 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,327
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2,040
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,027
Known as ‘The Father of Science Fiction’, Herbert George Wells’ writing career spanned over 60 years. He was a writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books and articles. As a young man, Wells won a scholarship to the Normal School of Science in London, sparking his infamous vocation as a science fiction writer. Introduced by film director and H. G. Wells fanboy Eli Roth, this collection features unabridged recordings of the novels performed by Hugh Bonneville, Jason Isaacs, Sophie Okonedo, David Tennant and Alexander Vlahos.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Largely enjoyable.
- De lk en 06-24-19
De: H. G. Wells
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The Island of Dr. Moreau [Classic Tales Edition]
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: B. J. Harrison
- Duración: 5 h
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 175
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After many days at sea, Edward Prendick is picked up by a schooner transporting exotic animals to an undisclosed location. On this secret island he is forced to disembark, catching faint glimpses of creatures born from nightmares.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Timeless story with great narration
- De William Bryson en 01-08-17
De: H. G. Wells
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
- De: H.G. Wells
- Narrado por: Martina Mercer-Hall
- Duración: 4 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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The Island of Doctor Moreau is an 1896 science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells. The text of the novel is the narration of Edward Prendick, a shipwrecked man rescued by a passing boat who is left on the island home of Doctor Moreau, a mad scientist who creates human-like hybrid beings from animals via vivisection. The novel deals with a number of philosophical themes, including pain and cruelty, moral responsibility, human identity, and human interference with nature. Wells described it as "an exercise in youthful blasphemy.
De: H.G. Wells
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The Island of Doctor Moreau
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Jonathan Keeble
- Duración: 4 h y 41 m
- Versión completa
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The shipwrecked Edward Prendick is rescued by the passing ship Ipecacuanha, which is carrying a cargo of animals. On board he comes across Montgomery, who appears to have a grotesque servant named M'ling. They are put ashore onto an island that is owned by Dr. Moreau, formerly an eminent physiologist, who is known for his infamous experiments in vivisection.
De: H. G. Wells
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The War of the Worlds
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Bill Weideman
- Duración: 6 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 4
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So begins The War of the Worlds, the novel that made Wells famous and has enthralled and terrified readers and listeners for almost 100 years. Ten huge and tireless creatures land in England and, using their deadly rays and crushing strength, threaten the very existence of humankind. Wells' classic is not just groundbreaking science fiction, it is a shocking social parable about man's inhumanity to man.
De: H. G. Wells
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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
- De: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrado por: Richard Armitage
- Duración: 3 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,025
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Audible presents a special edition of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde narrated by Richard Armitage. With Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Richard Armitage tells the story of a conflicted man who seeks a remedy to free the monster inside him from the clutches of his conscience. Following his celebrated performance of David Copperfield, Armitage delivers another powerhouse performance as the narrator of this Gothic tale.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Changed my understanding of processing literature
- De Brent W en 11-02-17
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The Time Machine
- De: H. G. Wells
- Narrado por: Simon Prebble
- Duración: 3 h y 46 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 64
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H.G. Wells' visionary novel is credited with creating the science fiction genre because of its tantalizing glimpses into our distant future. Wells presents the exciting diary of the Time Traveler, whose machine crash-lands in the year 802,701. He encounters lush landscapes and a small, highly civilized group of people known as the Eloi, who live in blissful peace. The Traveler attempts to go back in time to share their secrets with his troubled society, but his machine disappears when the sun sets - and the fearsome Morlocks arrive to attack the cowering Eloi.
De: H. G. Wells
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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (AmazonClassics Edition)
- De: Jules Verne, Lewis Page Mercier - translator
- Narrado por: James Langton
- Duración: 11 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 80
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In 1866, sightings of a legendary sea monster prompt a daring expedition out of New York City. Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and whaler Ned Land are among the crew of the United States Navy frigate Abraham Lincoln. Though they are fearless, nothing prepares them for the "creature" itself - the Nautilus - a powerful, destructive submarine years ahead of its time. At the helm of the vessel is the brilliant Captain Nemo, who pulls the men deep into the wonders of the seas and the dark depths of his mind.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I loved this book!!
- De Amazon Customer en 10-19-20
De: Jules Verne, y otros
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Frankenstein
- De: Mary Shelley
- Narrado por: Dan Stevens
- Duración: 8 h y 35 m
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Narrator Dan Stevens ( Downton Abbey) presents an uncanny performance of Mary Shelley's timeless gothic novel, an epic battle between man and monster at its greatest literary pitch. In trying to create life, the young student Victor Frankenstein unleashes forces beyond his control, setting into motion a long and tragic chain of events that brings Victor to the very brink of madness. How he tries to destroy his creation, as it destroys everything Victor loves, is a powerful story of love, friendship, scientific hubris, and horror.
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3 out of 5 stars
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ARE WE ALWAYS TO BE UNHAPPY?
- De Jim "The Impatient" en 01-28-16
De: Mary Shelley
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Heart of Darkness: A Signature Performance by Kenneth Branagh
- De: Joseph Conrad
- Narrado por: Kenneth Branagh
- Duración: 3 h y 49 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 9,315
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A Signature Performance: Kenneth Branagh plays this like a campfire ghost story, told by a haunted, slightly insane Marlow.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disgusting Revision
- De Long_Schlong_Silver en 09-27-18
De: Joseph Conrad
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection: 24 of the Best Sci-Fi Books of All Time
- A Journey to the Center of the Earth, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Around the World in 80 Days, John Carter of Mars Trilogy, The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 3 Ray Bradbury Stories, Flatland, & More
- De: Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Edwin Abbott Abbott, y otros
- Narrado por: Museum Audiobooks Cast
- Duración: 121 h y 30 m
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The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection contains 24 of the greatest science-fiction works ever written.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great, easy to navigate
- De Sam Miller en 08-13-21
De: Jules Verne, y otros
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The Winter of Our Discontent
- De: John Steinbeck
- Narrado por: David Aaron Baker
- Duración: 10 h y 22 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,426
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The final novel of one of America’s most beloved writers - a tale of degeneration, corruption, and spiritual crisis. A Penguin Classic In awarding John Steinbeck the 1962 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Nobel committee stated that with The Winter of Our Discontent, he had “resumed his position as an independent expounder of the truth, with an unbiased instinct for what is genuinely American". Ethan Allen Hawley, the protagonist of Steinbeck’s last novel, works as a clerk in a grocery store that his family once owned.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Memorable characters, great narration, POOR AUDIO
- De Sam D. en 05-18-16
De: John Steinbeck
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Island of Dr. Moreau
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- Zero Calvin
- 07-12-19
Disappointing
This was such a letdown compared to what it could have been. After all, what is the main novelty of the book? The beast people, of course. However, we never really get to see these creatures in any detail nor their interactions with one another apart from serving as a general "big bad." I think the most interesting part of the book actually came at the end when the M.C. starts musing about his new veiw of humanity. The bulk of the story, however, is sadly lacking.
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- Night Watcher
- 01-08-18
Great book... Read very well...
Had never read the book... This reading was very good... Recommend to anyone and have...
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- Hannah McMurry
- 09-14-23
Much more than I ever thought
What a great little read. It’s only 5 hrs which isn’t very long, and the pacing was impeccable.
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- Kristin Hubbard
- 08-02-24
Classic and quality literature!
The best book by HG wells in my opinion. Simon prebble is magnificent. I highly recommend this one
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- Kindle Customer
- 06-02-16
A classic for a good reason
I read this in high school, but the rereading with audible was a lot of fun. The story made me think about fate vs choice, animal vs human. it was also surprisingly funny. Narrator was excellent at conveying both the pathos of the animal men and the silliness of the upper class Englishmen trying to be gods.
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- Kay
- 05-16-17
Wonderful
I throughly enjoyed this story! The narrator was great. I need to watch the movie now to see how well they stuck to the script. I remember seeing the movie on the making of The Island of Dr. Moreau and all the problems that occurred. It will be so much more rewarding now that I have listened to the original story.
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esto le resultó útil a 4 personas
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- Barton
- 07-28-17
Unexpected
I went into this book ready to be terrified of it. It was unnerving at times, but I didn't flinch at it. It was a good story and the performer was great!
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-24-21
Frankly un'bear'able.
The narrator did a wonderful job. I'm not sure the story has aged well.
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- RW
- 02-18-18
Great book, excellent narration
I totally enjoyed this book, The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells. This story was brought alive with excellent narration by Simon Prebble.
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- Asher Holliday
- 10-31-22
Fantastic
I found that this book was written in 1896, and it doesn't sound or feel dated. this book is written superbly, and I found it to be among my favorite. I've heard this book compared to HP Lovecrafts works, and I would have to agree, wholeheartedly.
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