The Massarenes


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(2.6 stars; 4 reviews)

The last novel by British author Ouida. It is a satirical look at societal norms through the story of the nouveau riche Massarenes. They attempt to gain the upper echelons of society with the aid of the scheming Lady Kenilworth. It is a lurid celebration of eccentricity and excess. - Summary by Lynne T (20 hr 57 min)

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II 39:40 Read by BerthaMason
III 25:43 Read by Sarah Hill
IV 23:33 Read by Sarah Hill
V 32:06 Read by Henry K. Noble
VI 7:10 Read by April6090
VII 43:32 Read by Henry K. Noble
VIII 26:46 Read by BerthaMason
IX 50:12 Read by Henry K. Noble
X 15:53 Read by Henry K. Noble
XI 38:27 Read by Richard Shipp
XII 33:03 Read by Richard Shipp
XIII 33:23 Read by Richard Shipp
XIV 23:53 Read by BerthaMason
XV 24:00 Read by BerthaMason
XVI 26:32 Read by Lynne T
XVII 31:34 Read by KalenXI
XVIII 20:21 Read by KalenXI
XIX 27:33 Read by Cbteddy
XX 25:48 Read by BerthaMason
XXI 28:42 Read by BerthaMason
XXII 32:39 Read by rufusfoofus
XXIII 16:14 Read by Christine Rottger
XXIV 32:39 Read by pipes
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XXVII 13:29 Read by NRThomas
XXVIII 25:02 Read by Cbteddy
XXIX 43:05 Read by Cbteddy
XXX 18:21 Read by Yoganandh T
XXXI 18:21 Read by CBinns
XXXII 40:02 Read by BerthaMason
XXXIII 21:16 Read by Cbteddy
XXXIV 22:35 Read by ToddHW
XXXV 24:16 Read by BerthaMason
XXXVI 33:43 Read by BerthaMason
XXXVII 31:13 Read by HypocriticalHit
XXXVIII 14:29 Read by robcyoung
XXXIX 46:31 Read by Brize C
XL 19:24 Read by Yoganandh T
XLI 39:04 Read by BerthaMason
XLII 26:32 Read by Lynne T
XLIII 32:22 Read by Christine Rottger
XLIV 6:44 Read by Christine Rottger
XLV 20:46 Read by BerthaMason
XLVI 11:37 Read by April6090
XLVII 15:17 Read by Christine Rottger
XLVIII 20:59 Read by Christine Rottger

Reviews

Altogether good book that could have used a better lector


(3.5 stars)

The book is quite well written, mostly entertaining and has some interesting characters. There are flaws. The arrogant classism of all the characters, even the 'noble' and moral ones is often rather repelling. Generally, the 'moral' characters are ridicolously noble but not really likeable. Especially in the end there is too much moralizing. Another thing: The book is often extremely repetetive. The same things are said over and over, just differently phrased. It often felt like an essay in the humanities where a certain number of words is required. Some strict shortening would have made IT a much better book. Still, all in all it's not bad and mostly enjoyed it. Also, all the readers do a good job, some are excellent. So for anyone who has some time and patience and likes this kind of society novel I can recommend it.


(1 stars)

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(5 stars)

rating is for the readers who all did excellent work w this!