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The Idiot
- Narrated by: Michael Sheen
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
Prince Lef Nikolayevitch Muishkin is one of the great characters in Russian literature. Is he a saint or just naive, an idealist or, as many in General Yepanchin's society feel, an 'idiot'? Certainly, his return to St. Petersburg after years in a Swiss clinic has a dramatic effect on the beautiful Aglaya, youngest of the Yepanchin daughters and on the charismatic but willful Nastasia Phillipovna. As he paints a vivid picture of Russian society, Dostoyevsky shows how principles conflict with emotions - with tragic results.
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- V. Baev
- 06-06-17
Exceptional Classic
A gantastic read taken up a notch by phenomenal voice acting of Michael Sheen. Highly recommended.
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- Mr. P. G. Harris
- 16-04-10
Great tale narrated with passion
This is a book I have been meaning to read for years, so I was pleased to see two versions of it available on Audible. I chose this verson for two reasons - the talented narrator and actor Martin Sheen who brings to sparkling life all of the books characters, I never tired of listening. My second reason was the book and its reputation as among one of the best crafted russian tale - it certainly is a well earned reputation. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Idiot" to you - enjoy.
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- Hannah Banana
- 21-11-09
Fell in love
My absolute favourite book I have bought on this site. I instantly feel in love with Dostoevsky. This beauiful story is brought so evocatively to life by the brilliant, fanstastic and outstanding Michael Sheen. I personally could listen to him for hours and instantly went out and got the crime and punishment he also reads. I recommend this book to absolutely everyone!! It highlights how easily people's lives can be ruined not by other's greed, selfishness or any other vice...but by their innocence. Powerful stuff.
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- Pansypotter
- 30-06-24
A mammoth work, made accessible by a fine reading of a concise abridgement
A splendid, lively reading of a concise adaptation:
I usually avoid abridged books, but I have been ploughing my way through the full text, & I must say that this came as a relief!
Radio dramatisations don’t cut it, as the novel concerns itself with mannerisms, motives & appearances - & not only actions - & is very descriptive:
Michael Sheen’s reading effectively conveys the character of all the players, I enjoyed it very much including, oddly enough, the very grim finale:
The reading is enhanced throughout by some great Russian music, appropriate to the time, place, & mood of the various scenarios - I’ll enjoy listening again!
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- Stefania Luque
- 22-02-20
Not the same translation as the book
The narrator doesn’t match with the translation that I have of the book so it’s very complicated to follow. Is it possible to do an exchange for the correct translation!
Thanks in advance for your help.
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