Daddy-Long-Legs
Jean Webster
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Daddy-Long-Legs is a 1912 novel by an American writer Jean Webster, written in the form of letters. It follows the protagonist, a young girl named Jerusha “Judy” Abbott, through her college years. She writes the letters to her benefactor, a rich man whom she has never seen.
(Summary from Wikipedia) (3 hr 37 min)
Chapters
| Part 01 | 13:23 | Read by Betsie Bush |
| Part 02 | 23:46 | Read by Betsie Bush |
| Part 03 | 31:51 | Read by Betsie Bush |
| Part 04 | 12:05 | Read by Betsie Bush |
| Part 05 | 34:32 | Read by Kymm Zuckert |
| Part 06 | 27:15 | Read by Alys AtteWater |
| Part 07 | 35:33 | Read by Alys AtteWater |
| Part 08 | 19:20 | Read by Kymm Zuckert |
| Part 09 | 19:52 | Read by Kymm Zuckert |
Reviews
wonderful book and reader
A LibriVox Listener
This is my favorite reading of the book. Betsy does a fantastic job! Wish she had finished it. She has a very unique and lively reading voice that draws you in. The story is one of my favorites. I think I have listened to it a dozen times or more and never get tired of it. Good job!
Nice.
laurie23
I really enjoyed listening to this book.... likely enjoyable for both genders and all ages, but I recommend it for female young adults. Lovely explanation of college life, and as I love surprise endings, this was fun to listen to. Overall, a fantastic book.
I laughed, i ached, I reflected
sarahd27
Such a delightful book. It is full of heartwarming and comical moments all while allowing you to see through the eyes of a blossoming orphan. I will read this again and again!
FreeMr.Peltier
It was so heart-warming that after I finished the "fairytale", I had to go back and listen to part of it again, in case I had missed any details. It gave me a happy feeling. EVERY ONE OF THE READERS DID AN EXCELLENT JOB of expressing the whimsical enthusiasm of a young woman to whom everything is new.
GREAT!
Wedian Kahil
It was really truly lovely! I liked Betsey's reading the most.
A Fine Time
Swashbuckler Fan
Perhaps it’s wrong to seek refuge from our cultural suicide in novels from before the disastrous “War to End All Wars.” Many things have improved; Jean Webster and her family fought for racial equality, women’s rights, and other essential causes. But they also believed as few now do in the promise of America, a promise that was fulfilled for millions who embraced life’s challenges with the humor, hunger for knowledge and hard work of Judy. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful and Inspiring
L Gordon
What a charming book this is! I enjoyed every minute. The writing is beautiful and witty. All of the readers did a good job and many of their performances added to the whimsy of the story. Fans of the Anne of Green Gables series will enjoy this book. I highly recommend.
Norman Beamon
Simply Wonderful!!! N.Beamon . P.S. I actually now live in the exact house where Daddy Longlegs was written. Thus, you understand my motivation to read it. To hear the female readers as I read along made the experience vivid and visceral. Thank you. N.B.