The Monastery

(5 stars)

hl

Genuinely surprised by the reviews. I would consider it one of Scott’s best novels, precisely because it is less concerned with the plot, which, as the author says in the preface, is largely dictated by “the course of national events,” than it allows one to indulge in a feeling of the time period where medievalism meets modernity. A real treat for those with a historical, or “antiquarian,” interest. The reader’s voice also suits the narrative’s deadpan sarcasm quite well.

UNHERALDED GEM

(4.5 stars)

Avid Listener

Not one of Scott's noted novels, but readable and informative, as usual. The comment about disunity puzzles me because all of his novels seem to begin this way. IVANHOE, his crown jewel, initially suffers from this problem, and WAVERLEY, perhaps the most widely read by his comtemporary audience, suffers from this malady throughout. Read this one; it helps us understand some of the turmoil of this period.

The Monastery

(2 stars)

bonsuki

The audiobook has several introduction chapters before the actual story begins. The story it self is good, however, the reader's voice is rough and really should be some one from the UK or with a universal voice who can read with good rhythm.

(4.5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

Very good book,That makes us raise our brows,the suspense is very good.The only abjection I would have to the ruler of England by Being greedy

Introductions convinced I wouldn't like the book!

(2 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

what else can one say

(4 stars)

Jonathan Bransford

enjoyed the story. wished for more.

(2 stars)

Elly May

Sadly, I could not follow the story. It seemed to ramble on gabbing a load of rubbish. Strangely for such a famous author. Very difficult to read by the sound of it. Perhaps I will try to listen to it again another time.