Ten Minute Stories


Lu par Ben Tucker

(4.5 stars; 32 reviews)

Noted author of weird fiction Algernon Blackwood brings us a collection of shorter stories than some of his more well-known tales of terror. These stories illustrate the true breath of Blackwood's talent beyond just that of a purveyor of the supernatural. In addition to strange occurrences, mysterious phenomena, bizarre dreams and tales of the just plain weird contained herein, we also see a more jovial and comedic side of Blackwood as he pokes good-natured fun at the foibles of social manner in upper class society. We also see Blackwood's poetic prose in service of illustrating his love of nature in stories such as "Wind" and "Pines". This collection captures a master stretching his wings and showing the extent of his talent beyond what he was popularly known for. (Summary by Ben Tucker) (6 hr 12 min)

Chapitres

I. Accessory Before the Fact 16:27 Lu par Ben Tucker
II. The Deferred Appointment 12:58 Lu par Ben Tucker
III. The Prayer 13:46 Lu par Ben Tucker
IV. Strange Disappearance of a Baronet 15:10 Lu par Ben Tucker
V. The Secret 9:26 Lu par Ben Tucker
VI. The Lease 9:52 Lu par Ben Tucker
VII. Up and Down 11:54 Lu par Ben Tucker
VIII. Faith Cure on the Channel 9:22 Lu par Ben Tucker
IX. The Goblin's Collection 16:43 Lu par Ben Tucker
X. Imagination 9:20 Lu par Ben Tucker
XI. The Invitation 9:57 Lu par Ben Tucker
XII. The Impulse 9:53 Lu par Ben Tucker
XIII. Her Birthday 6:13 Lu par Ben Tucker
XIV. Two in One 17:12 Lu par Ben Tucker
XV. Ancient Lights 15:21 Lu par Ben Tucker
XVI. Dream Trespass 19:09 Lu par Ben Tucker
XVII. Let Not the Sun 13:51 Lu par Ben Tucker
XVIII. Entrance and Exit 12:16 Lu par Ben Tucker
XIX. You May Telephone from Here 11:11 Lu par Ben Tucker
XX. The Whisperers 14:21 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXI. Violence 17:39 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXII. The House of the Past 14:18 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXIII. Jimbo's Long Day 11:06 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXIV. If the Cap Fits 12:28 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXV. News v. Nourishment 12:08 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXVI. Wind 10:09 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXVII. Pines 10:57 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXVIII. The Winter Alps 11:54 Lu par Ben Tucker
XXIX. The Second Generation 17:02 Lu par Ben Tucker

Critiques

pleasantly surprising


(5 stars)

A great assortment of stories. Would not have associated these with Blackwood . There is satire and poetry. Many illuminate man's foibles . His descriptions of nature are beautiful. All are read excellently by Ben. Definitely one for my favourites.

so talented!


(5 stars)

Blackwood is so funny. Ben Tucker is so generous in showing it. “I’m helping a chap about a lease!” Does it seem likely a listener would laugh over this sentence for 5 minutes? That’s what I did anyway. Great.

Quite good


(5 stars)

I thought the secret was a waste of time until I got to the lease and was cracking up. His friend reminded me of Disney's sword in the stone Merlin.


(4.5 stars)

An excellent set of stories on interesting and unusual topics. Plus a few that are best described as "essays". A great reader makes them an enjoyable listen.


(4 stars)

good stories good reader took a star away because the Irish accent in the prayer was very bad

very good


(5 stars)

ben has a great way of bringing these stories to life!