The Land That Time Forgot

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrated by: David Stifel

Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Considered one of his best, The Land That Time Forgot, a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs and masterfully read by David Stifel takes you from a harrowing sea adventure to a lost world. Can you imagine anything more frightful than having your ship sunk, then rescued, then once again having that ship sunk only to rescue yourself by capturing an enemy submarine and then landing on an island teeming with primitive creatures? This is definitely an adventure that you don't want to miss.

Public Domain (P)2013 David Stifel

A good yarn

Having listened to other Rice Burroughs and remembered this as a movie I enjoyed the telling. Good details, interesting characters and David Stifel's performance is good. His different voice and even accents are good.

Well recommended for its age, story and those who like Rice Burroughs

Another great narration by David Stifel

The Land That Time Forgot is a classic by Edgar Rice Burroughs (better known for his Tarzan series). I was familiar with it only through the 1975 movie (it's so bad it is a joy to watch). I recently had the opportunity to listen to the audio book narrated by David Stifel. I had previously heard a book narrated by him which is why I chose this particular version. His narration did not disappoint.

The story takes place during World War I. A ship crossing the ocean is sunk by a German U-boat. The survivors are rescued but the same fate falls on their rescuers by the same U-boat. Events happen that leave the survivors and the Germans fighting for control of the U-Boat. About half the book is devoted to the struggle of each group trying to maintain control of the U-Boat. This back and forth power struggle leaves the U-boat open to sabotage and the group ends up in the south Pacific. It is here that the adventure truly begins.

Despite the compass and the best efforts at navigation, the U-boat is drawn south into freezing waters until they arrive at a land mass surrounded by massive cliffs. Seeking fresh water and food, the U-boat finds a way through the cliffs and discovers a land that is an evolutionary mess. There are life forms from every time period in the earth’s long history.

David Stifel does a very good job of narrating the story. He has no problem with different accents, American, German, Irish, English. His paces of the narration works well with the action in the story. The production values are very good. The sound is clear and the volume is at an equal level throughout.

The Land That Time Forgot is a wonderful adventure story. I enjoyed it enough that I am planning on finding the other two books in the series. If you are looking for a fun rollicking adventure, I recommend this audio book. I especially recommend David Stifel as a narrator as he is has shown himself to be an excellent one.

"This audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost in exchange for an unbiased review

Classic ERB with first rate narration

Would you listen to The Land That Time Forgot again? Why?

Yes, this is Edgar Rice Burroughs at his best and David Stifel's narration is the treatment it deserves.

What did you like best about this story?

The pace was fast and furious, even for an ERB book.

Which character – as performed by David Stifel – was your favorite?

Tyler Bowen is a classic action hero.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Mystery and Adventure in the lost land of Caspak