The Haunted Hotel, A Mystery of Modern Venice
Gelesen von Nathalie J.
Wilkie Collins
(4,208 Sterne; 303 Bewertungen)
A kind, good-hearted, genteel young woman jilted, a suspicious death or two that only a few think could be murder, strange apparitions appearing in an hotel all combine to create a horrifying conundrum. Who was the culprit and will finding out finally put an end to the mystery? (Summary by Kehinde) (6 hr 59 min)
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Bewertungen
Enjoyable Collins Mystery
ListeninginChicago
(4 Sterne)
It seems that many Wilkie Collins' mysteries have a dark side, and this is no exception. This is shorter than some of his other works, and for that reason I found it not so tedious as some of his other works. If you enjoy Collins' mysteries, then I would recommend this one as well. But recognize going in that it is subtle and not flashy. No detective racing around to find the murderer here - instead, it's a slow build to an ending twist that surprised me. I thought the reading was clear and good. Kehinde has an American accent, but I'm guessing she is not a native speaker because some of the pronunciations were off. Nothing to detract from the story, and there is soft, ethereal quality to her voice that adds to the mystery.
delicious
alamedared
(5 Sterne)
love the reader and the story. kudos to librivox and all the hard working volunteers! i have been reading a lot more picky 'reviews' lately, but carry on, readers. you do the best you can and thank you for exposing us to gems just like this one.a thousand thank you's and don't let the debbie or donny downers get to you.
The Haunted Hotel beautifully read
Sherri
(5 Sterne)
Not only was Wilkie Collins story brilliant as usual, the twist and turns and mystery. However, the reader's voice is so soothing and clear. I hope she continues to read more for Librivox
Beautifully read, Mystery
Angels Walk
(5 Sterne)
Some twists are totally unexpected, with several characters, of whom we could suspect. btw, some reviews, are made by people with an over inflated opinion, of their own opinion.
Eh, could have been better
mikezane
(3 Sterne)
The story kept me listening closely, replaying chapters to make sure I got it all, but I found the ending of the story somewhat unsatisfying. Agnes is jilted by her fiancée, who marries a different woman who is of questionable repute. When the man dies unexpectedly, his family is mysteriously drawn towards Venice, where he died. Mysterious happenings ensue. The reader's voice was lovely; she has a soft yet expressive way of reading. No complaints there, Just found the ending a tad disappointing.
Ethereal voice, Ghostly apparitions.
Dangerous Journeymann
(5 Sterne)
This is a complex mystery, with the simple premise. Good can triumph over evil, even if it takes a dark turn to accomplish. An excellent LibriVox volunteer reads this book beautifully, mispronunciations not withstanding.
Great reader and story
benefitsingers
(5 Sterne)
I like Wilke Collins and this is the second of his stories I have listened to. The reader has a very unique accent that lends a haunting quality to the story. I think this same reader might have read on the Woman in White. She is very good and her accent is quite charming. I highly recommend this reader record all the Wilke Collins stories! Thank you Gehinde for your work on this recording.
GRIPPING
Avid Listener
(4 Sterne)
Wilkie Collins is always full of surprises. and this one is even unusual for him. If he has a fault it is his lengthy presentations, but the relative brevity of this one is welcome.since it sacrifices no plot twists. The reader does a fine job.