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The Brothers Karamazov [Naxos AudioBooks Edition]
- Narrated by: Constantine Gregory
- Length: 37 hrs and 4 mins
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Summary
Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a titanic figure among the world's great authors, and The Brothers Karamazov is often hailed as his finest novel. A masterpiece on many levels, it transcends the boundaries of a gripping murder mystery to become a moving account of the battle between love and hate, faith and despair, compassion and cruelty, good and evil.
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- Antti
- 26-08-14
Beautiful, Addictive, Rewarding
Never mind that my listening experience was marred by strange glitches in the audiobook (downloaded in enhanced quality) that mysteriously kept reappearing once in a while when I was listening on my iPod* but disappeared when I listened to it in iTunes, ”The Brothers Karamazov” is a jewel.
There were places when I was ready to give up, and only kept going because of pride. After a difficult section or two, however, I found moments of such sublimity of prose and characterization it’s impossibly beautiful, addictive and rewarding. I don't believe in the kind of self-deception that attaches importance to moments one doesn't like merely because the work at hand is a canonized classic. Instead, a work, when it really and truly does overwhelm its reader, itself gives meaning to the parts perceived as meaningless by the reader in the first place. One sees with new eyes if one is converted, and isn't that ultimately one of the goals an author tries to achieve? To convert us to believe, follow and take the leap? I did, and do.
"Karamazov" indeed works for me as described, shedding light retrospectively to portions of the book I couldn't connect with, these portions now illumined and shining brightly with new-found, glowing meaning. The result is that one wishes to return to those places that now possess a magical, glimmering new depth and colour.
Constantine Gregory certainly helps. His reading is among the finest I’ve heard, and I’ll certainly find out more works read by him. I also love Garnett’s translation, so I’m doubly satisfied.
* imagine lying in bed, the house all quiet, everyone else sleeping. You’re slowly drifting off yourself, still minutely hanging there as to be able to make sense of what you’re hearing, when suddenly there’s a loud electronic noise as if somebody yanked the plug from the surround system – that’s the kind of leisurely listening I’m referring to.
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- GreenBell
- 14-02-16
sublime
superb and intelligent performance of perhaps the greatest novel ever written. the best thing I've heard on audible
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- Miss Eve Farren
- 29-04-15
Wonderful classic story
I have really enjoyed this audio book. It is slow to start off with but as a reader you soon begin to appreciate the gentle pace. Dostoyevsky transports you to another time. He relates conversations beautiful. The philosophical dialogues are thought provoking. This wonderful novel then culminates in a riveting murder mystery. The narrator is extremely talented. I thoroughly recommend this audiobook! It is long but well worth every minute.
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- GenKaan
- 22-01-16
Diving into human nature
What made the experience of listening to The Brothers Karamazov [Naxos AudioBooks Edition] the most enjoyable?
The distress Dmitri was under in the later parts of the book. His state of mind and delirium made me realize I could never be a criminal. Much like Crime And Punishment, but Dmitri had way more support
Who was your favorite character and why?
Ivan because of "The Grand Inquisitor" poem/story. I must admit it was somewhat over my head but it was the most interesting part of the book and the part I will go back to and read again. Assuming that in the 1880 Russia, questioning religion was way more taboo than it is today
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The instant switch after Dmitri "altercation" with his father and his quick downwards spiral. I feel like that is where the book really took of and started a faster pace. Sadly it was in the end of the book but lasted til the very end!
Any additional comments?
I finished Crime And Punishment before reading this one and could easily see how they came out of the same author. Similar style, similar mental states of mind, but broader since it had more aspects of human nature woven into it
Overall the book was good but I strongly prefer the other one over this. But parts of the book is unforgettable. Really enjoyed the trail and the characters had depth, although the book overall was fairly slow and much like Crime And Punishment it only really took off at the last 10-15%
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- Mr. Mc Williams
- 23-07-18
Excruciating
I thought I was going to enjoy this huge tome, which I, of course, understand is a classic, but I struggled a quarter way through and finally gave up. It grated. I don't know whether it was the narration, the translation or the story itself or perhaps a combination of all three, but I hated it. I rarely give up on a book. I hadn't read it (or listened to it) before so I didn't know what to expect. Evidently, the book is satirical, but I couldn't make out (aside from the obvious) where the satire was directed. The narrator provides horrendously whiny and grating voices for just about every character without fail and I hated them all.
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- Amy
- 22-07-18
Not a pleasant listen!
Hard to separate the reader from the book, could not get far enough to judge but am sure it is the classic described. Truly awful reader, simpering voices for females and a whiney voice for father, a straight read would have been better. There are enough excellent readers available so I find it hard to understand why this person was chosen.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-11-18
An epic novel with an everlasting feel
A fantastic book that is both deep and rich. Incredibly well read and includes many life lessons that are still important today. Impeccably read and worth every minute.
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- Mr. Jw Perks
- 16-08-15
Russian materpiece read with aplomb
What made the experience of listening to The Brothers Karamazov [Naxos AudioBooks Edition] the most enjoyable?
Characterisation without resorting to cod accents
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Brothers Karamazov [Naxos AudioBooks Edition]?
The narrator bought the story alive and the listening time flew. It is a fascinating story masterly weaving many themes.
What about Constantine Gregory’s performance did you like?
Good pacing. Great characterisation.
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Another brilliant Naxos unabridged novel in the Russian canon. Highly recommended. Never did it drag or bore - Mr Gregory caught the spirit of the novel in his marvellous reading.
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- Janaka Lakmal
- 15-05-19
excellent Narrator..
after listening to Crime and Punishment from the Same Narrator I chose this book as it is from the Same Author. Was not disappointed
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- Guy
- 23-06-18
Outstanding
Outstanding story (obviously), outstanding narration: Gregory is fluid, practically faultless, and has a remarkable capacity for giving the different characters different voices, without ever sounding ridiculous. Remarkable.
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