Chess Story
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Narrated by:
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Daniel Allen
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By:
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Stefan Zweig
About this listen
"Chess Story," also known as "The Royal Game," is Stefan Zweig's compelling novella that unfolds on a passenger steamer. It narrates the psychological duel between Mirko Czentovic, a chess champion with a mysterious past, and Dr. B, a reclusive genius. Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story explores themes of isolation, obsession, and the struggle for intellectual sanity.
As the chess game intensifies, so do the inner battles of the characters, revealing the profound impact of mental stress and obsession. Zweig's sharp and immersive prose draws listeners into a world where a simple game reflects the complex nature of the human psyche. "Chess Story" is a testament to the enduring power of the mind and the game that challenges it, making it a riveting read that's both intellectually and emotionally charged.
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- Musher
- 29-12-24
AI NARRATOR!
Terrible AI narration, listen to the sample, you’ll see what I mean. The AI narrator can’t pronounce basic English words like Filled (fill-ed) Brilliant (brill-eye-ant) Village (veal-age) are just a small selection of the clangers in this monstrosity. Worse still there is no way to report these AI rip offs to audible, I talked to an advisor and they were completely unable to help. I’m cancelling my membership and switching to a more ethical alternative.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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- Harry Lukas
- 13-02-25
AI generated narration
Scandalous presentation such as ‘intelect’ pronounced Intel e c t and many other examples making the book unlistenable, also the voice is in a monotone . It is not human.
Shame on Audible
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