The Mayor of Casterbridge

An interesting tale that is well read.

(5 stars)

666

I'm beginning to become a Tom Hardy fan , after years of thinking he was not worth reading. My original poor regard of him came after reading Tess of the D'urbervilles, which I felt was an overly depressing story without any silver lining for the reader. This is the third Hardy story that I've read since then, with this being my favorite so far. A lot of moral value still relevant today, entwined in a rich story of love, sacrifice, betrayal and forgiveness.

Unsatisfactory Recording

(2 stars)

Peter Dodds

Despite having a more English sounding accent, this reader's recording is not satisfactory. The quality of the sound is poor and the the presentation is further blurred by rushed sentences as if it was done in a hurry and without much interest. I gave up after three chapters and have resorted to one of the American versions on Librevox. After listening to some of the Dickens stories, read with such clarity and character by the superb Mill Nicholson, this is a disappointment.

well told story!

(5 stars)

Barbi520

As a young woman, I never cared much for Thomas Hardy. Loved Dostoevsky, Camus, Zola. In my later years, I realize what a wonderful story teller Hardy was. This and "Return of the Native" are really good. I find the extended title puzzling. I wonder how many readers think The Mayor was a man of character. Would make for an interesting discussion.

A Very Satisfactory Reading

(4.5 stars)

JazzHands

The only flaw in this reading was the repetition of the Book Title and introduction to Librivox as a whole at the start of each chapter. Otherwise it was thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you Ms. Debra Lynn and even more so Mr. Thomas Hardy.

(5 stars)

ZB

A very good tale. Sad, but as the life is sad. Wise, but as the spiritual beings become having lived and thought through this said life. “Happiness is but an occasional episode in the general drama of pain” and beauty, and providence.

Excellent Story

(5 stars)

jenniebrown

Thomas Hardy always pulls one into a story and this one is no exception. I’m a fan! Debra Lynn is a delightful narrator and I am so grateful for her time a effort.

Easy to Understand

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

Coming from someone who has trouble reading through the accent-rich dialogue of the MOC, this telling was a step forward to finishing this excellent piece of literature.

Highly Enjoyable

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

The quality of the text cannot be overstated—a classic!—and neither can the quality of the reading. Excellent!