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The Berlin Stories
- Narrated by: Michael York
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-08-18
Lovely afternoon’s listening.
I’ve always been fascinated by Germany in the early 30s and read Isherwood when I was about eighteen. I decided to use my Amazon token on the audible version and was so glad I did. Michael York’s narration was clear and enjoyable. His voice from Cabaret is such an iconic one. I’d recommend this whole heartedly.
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- Busy Reading
- 04-02-18
leaves you wanting more
Where does The Berlin Stories rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Michael York is such a pleasure to listen to and the story's construction leaves you wanting more from Isherwood.
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- V
- 13-11-23
Brilliant rendition by Michael York
Exceptionally vivid and important listening. Brings to real life the fictionalised account of Cabaret. Captivating portrayal of the 1930s Berlin.
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- MaR
- 07-10-18
An old friend revisited.
I read these books for the first time at least 30 years ago and really loved them. Seeing them on audible it seemed like an opportunity to revisit. Well I still enjoyed the story and the cast of characters proved as beguiling as ever. The narration is as you might expect superb. BUT given the time we live in I was surprisingly disturbed by the politics a couple of events felt just too close to home but maybe that makes it all the more important to read. They certainly work well as an audio book.
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- Deborah Delano
- 10-04-18
Weimar Berlin in real time
These stories are a fascinating insight into a time and culture which was to define the 20th century. To listen with hindsight is to feel the dreadful creep of the menace of fascism and be reminded of the speed and ease with which this horror could engulf us again. Wonderful characters and exceptional writing make these biographical writings a most painful pleasure.
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- Chloe Simon
- 29-11-17
goodbye to berlin
Any additional comments?
well read audiobook- incase anyone else wants to know 'Goodbye to Berlin' starts around 1hr 24minutes
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- Debra
- 17-05-20
Excellent Characterization by Michael York
What makes this is Michael York's telling of this story, his voice for Sally Bowles and colourful range of characters is spot on. He is also subtle as is Isherwood's light touch in the telling of the change Berlin undergoes as the Nazi's gain power. Isherwood's story is both fun, engaging and upsetting. Do not avoid because you feel it may be too dark, of course ultimately it is, but it is a most incredible insight into.people and a particular time in history in a very particular city.
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- David
- 20-10-21
Terribly abridged
The essence of the story has been destroyed in the way it has been abridged. Very annoying as it does not mention that they are abridged. Awful!
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- Natasha
- 17-01-19
The Berlin Stories
The audio book skipped large parts of the book so I missed bits of the storyline.
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- Mr. Timothy M. Jokl
- 28-02-24
This is an abbreviated version
Loses all its power because it’s so trimmed down. The whole point is the detail of everyday life, and knowing what all these characters don’t know about where it’s all headed. Read the full story and don’t waste time on this.
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