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The Picture of Dorian Gray
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
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Summary
The wish comes true, and Dorian soon finds that none of his wicked actions have visible consequences. Realizing that he will appear fresh and unspoiled no matter what kind of life he lives, Dorian becomes increasingly corrupt, unchecked by public opinion. Only the portrait grows degenerate and ugly, a powerful symbol of Dorian's internal ruin.
Wilde's dreamlike exploration of life without limits scandalized its late-Victorian audience and has haunted readers' imaginations for more than a hundred years.
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- 451
- 10-03-15
A perfect introduction to audiobooks
Audiobooks have come a long way from the cassette versions I borrowed from the public libraries some thirty years ago though the core remains the narrator's ability to draw the listener in. The obvious limitations of a solo performance are offset by the ingenuity in creating distinct personalities without slipping into parody or heavy bombast (listeners of Warhammer audiobooks will attest to this).
So it was a treat to try a book on the spur of the moment and for the satisfaction it provided it was certainly a fine example of what to expect. The book itself holds as well as it ever has and Vance is a fine narrator. At some junctures you do realise the lack of a female voice lends itself near enough to comedy in an attempt to avoid outright falsetto but listening to the tale made me realise there's far more to art of narration than I realised. So not only a fine few hours listening but a good way to assess future purchases. Well worth the listen, I look forward to hearing from Mr Vance in the near future.
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- gadgetman
- 30-11-14
Excellent reading of a classic story
Where does The Picture of Dorian Gray rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
One of the classics I had always intended to read again. It ranks in the top half of my library favourites ,but that library is extensive, so to put it in the top twenty of my 'classics' selection would be accurate.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Picture of Dorian Gray?
no one moment stands out but the story draws one in very convincingly.
What about Simon Vance’s performance did you like?
The narration brings to life a number of elements in the story very well and would recommend this version to other listeners.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
It would have been a possible read in one sitting although I listened to it over three or four days as I like to contemplate the developments and assess my understanding of the story .
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- L. McCulloch
- 18-02-15
Brilliant
My first experience of Oscar Wilde. Thrilling story, perfectly narrated. Quite poignant given the author's later experiences and early death.
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- Ehab
- 30-10-09
A picture, terrifies more than a thousand words?
The tumultuous journey of a soul? The majestic progress of darkness? No escape, not in London high society, nor in Dickensian quarters. Audible listeners: you?re in for a treat. To Simon Vance?s narration, two words: OUTSTANDING! BRAVO!
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- SnapWriter
- 29-10-15
Recommended and well read
The Picture of Dorian Gray, narrated by Simon Vince
Add this to your great novel collection, along with Sherlock Holmes, Dracula, The Invisible Man, Frankenstein, and Jekyll and Hyde. Simon Vance is, for me, the best dramatic audio performer for horror fiction. This will be a constant replay, along with the most complete vampire collection ever published. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.
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- kristi
- 20-12-15
absolute classic
Oh my word how I love Oscar Wilde! There is very little I don't love about his writing and this particular one is my favourite. Humerus, beautifully written, sad and really makes you consider your own mortality and vanity. Classic story and excellent narration
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- trish1400
- 04-02-13
Strange but enjoyable
One of those classic books where the title is very familiar to me but the plot wasn't familiar at all. It was extremely well narrated but I do think some of the genius of the book is lost by hearing it in audiobook form, it's too easy to get distracted. I think I'll go back and listen to Lord Henry's great hedonistic speeches again to appreciate them fully.
It reminded me of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, in that I didn't have any real sympathy for the main character but perversely enjoyed watching the story unfold anyway.
I'm amazed it was written in the Victoria era (1890), I thought the themes in the book only became popular in the 1920s.
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- F. Wynn
- 19-09-15
A Masterpiece
This was excellent in all .
A wonderful story read with great sensitivity . The narrator brought every character and scene to life.
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- Juan Fandino
- 03-08-17
Brilliantly captivating
Loved this book. Always liked this story but had only ever seen this character in a few movies. Now I know the real deal.
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- Ben
- 02-08-17
My favourite purchase in 3 years
So it turns out this Oscar Wilde fellow can write pretty darn well. Who knew?
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