The Old Adam
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Arnold Bennett
(4,409 Sterne; 11 Bewertungen)
Edward Henry Machin, whose rise from humble beginnings to prosperity was told in 'The Card', leads a comfortable life in the English Midlands 'Five Towns'. Yet when he unexpectedly gains three hundred and forty-one pounds in a speculation on rubber shares, he realises that he doesn't 'feel so jolly, after all'. After a visit to the local music hall, he decides that a change is in order. He takes the morning train to London, where adventures in the theatrical world await. 'The Old Adam' was also published under the title, 'The Regent'. (Phil Benson) (9 hr 19 min)
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Meh
Kim B
(3 Sterne)
I have to confess that I'm not sure what the point was in this book. I was left wondering why it was written, as it's more a series of anecdotes than an actual story. Even worse, the last reader galloped through the chapter in a flat, choppy monotone with barely a pause for breath.
dsuden
(5 Sterne)
The book, and everything by Arnold Bennett, are always great. The readers range from great to not great in this collaborative work. I love the story though.
fun
Val
(5 Sterne)
Arnold Bennet's novels are always worth listening to.