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A Rogue's Life
- Narrated by: Bernard Mayes
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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Summary
Propelled into society by his ever-hopeful father, Frank is introduced to a variety of professions in order to make his fortune. Not industrious by nature, however, Frank finds working life a challenge, and by his 25th birthday, he has failed medicine, portrait-painting, caricaturing, and even forgery. Disenchanted with life, he despairs of ever finding something to commit to — until he meets Alicia Dulcifer and her inexplicably wealthy father.
Proffering his own take on picaresque storytelling — and with many a grain of truth for 20-somethings today — this is Wilkie Collins at his entertaining best.
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- Mrs. K. I. Richards
- 15-12-14
not one of the best.
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I bought this book over 4 years ago and didn't finish it and decided to try it again. this time I finished it.
it was alright, not as good as the woman in white or even the two destinies.
it was slow to start and only stepped up the pace when the rogue fell in love and became involved in a crime..
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- Hima
- 27-03-22
Wilkie Collins The Rogue’s Life
Read The Moonstone many years ago and tried this. I loved it. His ability to spin a yarn which is convoluted he accomplishes with clarity and elegant language. Would recommend to serious readers of literature.
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- Jo S
- 07-06-22
Narration abysmal
I do enjoy Wilkie Collins but the narrator for this book is truly awful. Just couldn’t finish the book.
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- Marioncostadelsol
- 10-09-22
Moderately interesting.
Would have preferred a more dynamic presentation... Didnt really do it for me but I got to the end.....
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- Annick
- 17-11-23
perfect pitch narration for a great story
An interesting tale of a character who is a misfit despite his family's rigorous efforts to reform him. Seemingly destined to fail Frank tirelessly endures the various trials his own shortcomings tend to lead him to. However his shortcomings will conversely also bring richness and fulfillment to his life if by means of a road less traveled. The narrators tone is perfect for all characters but maybe especially for that of the protagonist.
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- wren0769
- 21-10-22
A Rogue's Life
A Rogue's Life is a very enjoyable story, enhanced by an excellent narrator; thoroughly recommended.
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- Julie Bail
- 05-02-22
Slow version of rollicking tale
I love Wilkie Collins but could not finish this. It’s not his best book but with this narrator it’s hard to judge.
Narration is so slow and weary I worried the narrator might expire . It sounded more normal and engagingly paced at speed 1.1 or even 1.2 -without being rushed .
There are such enjoyable passages in here but it’s hard to keep going.
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- terrymoore
- 01-02-22
Superbly written
Superbly written - a little known classic - not to be missed for the sheer enjoyment of the language
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- S M.
- 07-01-23
Slow to get going
I usually really enjoy anything by Wilkie Collins but this is my least favourite. The beginning was slow and a little tedious.
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- Mrs Chana Helen Rosenberg
- 20-01-23
Very clever and entertaining
Amazing how the Rogue got out of so many difficulties! Gripping until the end.
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