The War of the Worlds (version 2)

love the reader

(5 stars)

Peggy

Love Rebecca Dittman's reading. Personally, I think the more dramatical readings (like Version 3 of this work) are very distracting from the storyline. Rebecca's matter-of-fact style, but very lively reading delivers the story directly to the listener's experience. Will look for more works read by this reader.

excellent

(5 stars)

aimzzz

This year I'm listening for the 2nd time & just have to comment. Rebecca's reading is of professional quality. Classic story well read-- what a treat. Hope you see this post, Rebecca... great job!

The book is always better

(4.5 stars)

Njord

I've enjoy movies and books. But I've always found the case that the book is always better then any rendition of it on screen. This book far exceeds the attempts of those to turn it into a movie. Wells does a good job keeping the story moving forward and making the reader feel like they are in the action. Would recommend.

(5 stars)

tellmeatale

Really great book and very well read! I am very glad to have been able to listen to this book as I don't know if I could read through it myself as it tends to drag on at times! That said it is a great listen and is through one person's narrative of the events that happened!

Amazing

(5 stars)

Dasan Orlich

An epic, awesome, violent, bloody, gory, aliens, spaceships, war, ironclads, and a good author!!! What couldn't you like about this sci-fy book, that has lots of fighting.

(5 stars)

Dwight P

Rebecca's narration of "The War of the Worlds" is my all time favorite on Librivox. Thank you Rebecca for an excellent contribution to our listening entertainment.

excellently read

(5 stars)

Austen

Wonderfully read and the perfect voice for this novel. I must listen to more of Rebecca Dittman work as it is just perfect.

Free Audio, Review

(4 stars)

FNH

I have read the book in the misty past, probably 20 years ago, I'm very familiar with the overall story however due to listening to the Musical version that was released. So it was with amusement that I found the version I knew so well from the songs was quite differnt from the book. The world falling beneath the heel of alien oppression is told in this book in a very well thought out and detailed way. The fact that you hear nearly the entire book in first person yet still get the feeling that the story is world spanning speaks volumes. The main character meets and interects with various characters during his adventure and the relationships are brought out very well. You can feel his fear and agitation, his joy and his confusion as his tale is told. Add to this excellent story, an excellent reader and you've got a hit. It's a real bonus that the reader is English and the story is set in England. All in all, I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. Reading 3/3 Production 2/3 Story 3/3 Total score 8/9 Find more of my reviews at http://freeaudioreview.blogspot.com/