Mansfield Park (dramatic reading)

(3 stars)

Not my favorite Austen, but good reading!

There were times that I strongly identified with Fanny, but overall she wasn't a very pleasant heroine. I actually found the Crawfords the most interesting characters in the novel, and I looked forward to their epilogue the most. Not my favorite Austen, definitely. Great recording, though! Fanny and Mary's voice actors were especially great, and although I was thrown off by the mix of American and British accents, everyone did really well!

Wonderful Literature

(5 stars)

Neko

This is the first book by Jane Austen that I have ever heard. I quite enjoyed it. It’s a classic story of love, and stresses good morels.

Jane Austen at her best

(4 stars)

OldAuntNettie

Jane Austen’s lesser realized cynicism about high society of the early 1800’s plus her tongue-in-cheek humor is more apparent in this beautifully written classic than in her more famous works. The quick speed that Ms. Klett uses to narrate it; however, made it a bit difficult for me to pick up on the subtleties of Austen’s message. I decreased the speed to 0.9 (by tapping the 3 dots in the upper right corner of the chapter’s screen) to allow myself more time to absorb the archaic text. This led to some of the other readers sounding a little too slow, but preferable to the book being shoveled at me like an unpleasant homework assignment. All in all, I still enjoyed this version slowed down to a more relaxed pace.

(3.5 stars)

Savannah Sullivan

Overall, a decent listen. Elizabeth Klett does wonderfully as the main narrator. I was disappointed in the tone of delivery for Edmund. His tone sounds rather pitiful and whiny, which gives the character a completely different vibe than I originally pictured him, especially as the main love interest in the story. The quality of the recording is quite well done, save for a few lower quality add-ins for minor characters. As for the story itself, it is probably my least favorite of Austen’s novels. The plot doesn’t really age well. But it is still a good story nevertheless.

fantastic rendering

(5 stars)

darthlaurel

Many thanks to all of the readers who contributed to this. For those who dislike the two main characters, I have this to say: by the end of the novel, it is obvious that the author disagrees with you regarding the value of the Crawfords. She sides very strongly with Fanny and Edmund and reprobates in the strongest terms of her time, the decisions and character of the Crawfords. This is a story about the contrast between the values and manners of the city and the countryside. The city does not fair well in the telling.

Well Done!

(5 stars)

An Old-Fashioned Girl

The voices almost all pleased me very much. Mrs. Norris’s and Sir and Lady Bertram’s voices were especially pleasing. I thought Tom Bertram could have used a better reader. Also, I imagined Fanny’s character to be more gentle. Miss Lipshaw did very well, but her voice is a little too sharp for the part. I thought maybe Esther ben Simonides, Rachel, or possibly Lydia Rasmussen would have suited well. Many people dislike Edmund Bertram’s voice. I disagree with all those people! I really liked his voice. It was well suited to the part.

Mansfield Park

(4 stars)

Cat-lover and owner

Mansfield Park is read well, and as in the description "dramatically" read. Elizabeth Klett is an excellent reader, especially in the Jane Austen books. She should read Nancy Drew books, and I would put a link to my blog www.nancydrewblogforyou.wordpress.com to the reading! I love the reading, and in conclusion:Thank you!

Incredible

(5 stars)

Kirstie

It brought laughs from my mouth and tears to my eyes, I even clenched my teeth a few times when I was angry at what people did. Awesome readers, I could hear every voice clearly and the narrator was amazing. 😃👍😄👌👏