The Green Overcoat


Lu par Russ Hobbs

(4.5 stars; 33 reviews)

This rollicking novel captures the minor moral dilemma of thin, shy, nervous, Professor Higginson, psychologist, as he comes under the eye of the enemy of his soul through an encounter with a green overcoat. The quixotic adventure that follows will bring the childlike reader laughter like rainfall. This is Belloc at his Chestertonian best! - Summary by Russ Hobbs (6 hr 44 min)

Chapitres

Dedication 5:26 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which the Green Overcoat takes a Journey. 22:14 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which a Philosopher wrestles with a Problem of Identity. 20:42 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which the Green Overcoat appears as a point of religion by not being there. 26:33 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which it is seen that University training fits one for a business career. 19:22 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which Solitude is unable to discover the charms which Sages have seen in her… 26:55 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which Professor Higginson Begins to Taste the Sweets of Fame. 38:49 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which Professor Higginson goes on tasting them. 30:02 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which Professor Higginson gets those sweets by the wagon -load, and also hea… 21:01 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which the Green Overcoat begins to assert itself. 14:00 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which a Descendant of the Crusaders refuses to harbour stolen goods. 24:30 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which a Pole is less scrupulous. 15:20 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which the Readerkin will, if he has an ounce of brains, begin to catch the i… 33:28 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which the Subliminal Consciousness gives itself away. 24:48 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which, incredible as it may seem, a non-Pole has the better of a Pole. 10:09 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which three young men eat, and not only eat, but drink. 15:00 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which cross-examination is conducted "en echelon," and if you don't know wha… 14:10 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which a Professor professes nothing, a Lecture is not delivered, and yet som… 26:37 Lu par Russ Hobbs
In which the Green Overcoat triumphs and comes home. 14:59 Lu par Russ Hobbs

Critiques

Another hidden gem from Librivox


(5 stars)

If, as I did , you thought Hillaire Belloc only wrote amusing poetry, this book will pleasantly surprise you and is a " must listen". It is extremely amusing , interesting and clever. What seems a simple plot develops into an intriguing " who done it ? " in reverse . The narrator reads superbly. Please give us more Mr Hobbs,


(5 stars)

This is so funny, I laughed out loud. Well written and well read.