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Moll Flanders
- Letto da: Janet Suzman
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In this satirical faux autobiography, Moll Flanders, abandoned at birth, sets her rebellious heart on a life of independence in late 17th-century England. A strong-willed woman, she is determined to make a better life for herself, no matter what it takes: thievery, prostitution, seductions, marriages, or illicit liaisons. Born to a convicted felon in Newgate prison Moll learns to live off her wits, refusing to be a helpless victim and defying most traditional depictions of women of the era.
Though first published in 1722, Moll's account of her endurance and survival still strongly resonates with today's audience just as much as it did to its original readers.
Moll Flanders was one of the first social novels to be published in English and draws heavily on Defoe's experience of the social conditions that were prevalent in the London of the late 17th century.
Defoe was no stranger to misfortune as in one form or another, it pursued him continually. He wrote of himself: 'No man has tasted differing fortunes more. And 13 times I have been rich and poor.'
It wasn't until the age of 59 that Defoe began to write the first of his novels and other fictional writings that resulted in him being called the father of the English novel. His works are still loved today due to his remarkable insight into human nature.
Narrator Biography
Janet Suzman has received The Evening Standard Award for both Masha in Three Sisters, and Hester in Hello And Goodbye, as well as Academy Award and Golden Globe Nominations for her Czarina in Nicholas And Alexandra. Her Hedda Gabler was chosen as the BBC's 50th Anniversary Classic Drama Repeat. With such awards and nominations it is hardly surprising that she has a huge classical repertoire and background and brings unique authority to a read. Her experience includes LAMDA and frequent periods with the RSC. More recently she was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in The Queen's 2011 Birthday Honours list, for her services to drama. Janet's voice work includes innumerable documentaries such as Hitler Youth, Hiroshima, Cleopatra, Marco Polo and The Windsors, promos for the BBC, and corporates for NKFP. She has also voiced the Ostrich in the gorgeous animation series Tinga Tinga Tales, and narrated two of Sally Gardner's books, The Silver Blade and The Red Necklace.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Ricardo
- 05/02/2009
Great read wonderful narrator
I really enjoyed this book. If you have read Dafoe before you will like this as much as Robinson Crusoe though totally different. The story is written in a simple and straightforward manner yet with so much turns and twists in the events that makes it hard to take a break from the story (I'd say lay the book down if there were a book to lay). I had to read it in depth to make a book review for a subject at university and not only did it help me complete the read quicker but it was wonderfully enjoyable. The narrator is absolutely marvellous. Clear voice and dramatic tone make the book sound even better in her voice.
7 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Marek
- 14/03/2008
Great
Janet Suzman has a terrific voice. Loved her reading.
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Marianna
- 16/05/2009
Excellent reading
Janet Suzman did a wonderful job of bringing this character to life. It is a fascinating tale of class, money and crime. Defoe's formal yet eloquent writing was sublime and well-handled by Suzman.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Mr. Stan L. Jordan
- 15/07/2021
Very very enjoyable!
Not as gritty and unapologetic as say a Dickens or Orwell novel; however, that it is not a negative. Defoe's book is a fine example of realism. And the story flows well and is never boring. The narrator was perfect! A wonderful book and listening experience.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- MightyLord
- 12/11/2015
I bought this on cassette.
The other performer had an English or British accent and just made it sound so nice for me. this performer, though good, just doesn't sound like the other performer.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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Lettura5 out of 5 stars
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Storia5 out of 5 stars
- Ilona Dominica
- 06/03/2023
Engaging and entertaining.
Great performance. Interesting story, well told. Lots of details that look like real life written rather than a produce of imagination or research.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 28/02/2023
Too Ambitious
The story was too ambitious but falling short, it could never compete with its contemporary female characters written by female writers!
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Spacejace
- 09/12/2022
Really wonderful
This book transported me into this time and place and most importantly the character, which I believe is the highest complement you can give an author.
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Generale1 out of 5 stars
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Lettura3 out of 5 stars
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Storia1 out of 5 stars
- Chuck
- 03/10/2022
is this a joke?
I read this selection because it's a classic but it doesn't hold-up. I almost think it was intended as satire because it's so ridiculous. The MC is very unlikable and the story is non-existent. Moll Flanders has something like 12 kids who she never gives a second thought about. 2 of her kids sort of disappear; we don't know what happens to them. She has something like 7 husbands. Her only concern is her own well being. She'd push grandma in front of the bus if it meant she'd get an income from it. At one point, she declares she has no children but her one and only son (though she has 11 other scattered kids) because her one and only son has money and land for her.
This is very contrived. What's written is mostly a narrative carrying us from one con to the next, from one husband to the next. I just couldn't sympathize with Moll at all. She was so indifferent toward her children that I was completely put off. Skip this one. It's not worth it. I was so glad when it ended.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Andrew Comment
- 06/08/2022
Great reading
I really enjoyed this one. I was familiar with the plot but surprised at the depths of turns and twists.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- G. Kilshaw
- 04/04/2018
A 5⭐️read
This book kept me enthralled from beginning to end. Beautifully read in keeping with the times. May seem a little wordy but for me added to the atmosphere. I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys period literature.
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- DidiGogo
- 20/02/2016
Brilliantly read by Janet Suzman
Moll Flanders, the original wayward woman, brought vividly to life. Love Janet Suzman's gravelly voice - perfect!
5 persone l'hanno trovata utile
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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- Steve
- 08/03/2016
Well read but Defoe...
It was very well read even though Defoe is certainly a struggle to get through.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 11/09/2022
Loved it!
An interesting read about a promiscuous young woman’s journey into adults hood and the marriages she subjects herself to in order to improve her social standing.
Janet Suzman’s voice encapsulates her character well. I recommend!
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- Kindle Customer
- 03/09/2022
Superb
An extraordinary balancing act between salaciousness and sanctimony. Defoe's shrewd intellect describes tawdry and grim events and interactions perfectly lucidly and convincingly, and he shows an almost alarming grasp of the desperate, the criminal and the manipulative mind. He doesn't bother with fine writing - he is the master of never wasting a word and making every word count. Janet Suzman is superb as Moll, truly amazing, picking up every ambiguity and hint of ambivalence.
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
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Storia4 out of 5 stars
- Erika
- 11/08/2022
Classic yarn brought to life by excellent narrator
Loved this book more than I expected. I had read this book so many years ago that I could not even recall the whole story, perhaps I never finished the book all those years ago. Janet Suzman reads this so well and with such character and voice that brings the story alive. For me this is a fine example of how a great narration by the right narrator can make or break a story. In this case make the story. Daniel Defoe naturally wrote according to the style of the time and the story can be rather meandering and repetitive at times. However, Janet Suzman's way of narrating, her voice, her accent, both real and contrived, added enormously to my enjoyment of this audio book. I had this book via the plus catalogue as part of my audible membership, which is a great benefit. I will now explore some more narration by Janet Suzman as I enjoyed her narration so much. A pleasant voice easy on the ear and without any of the high pitch squeak which we often find with female narrators.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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- Hugh M. Clarke
- 30/09/2019
Flawed Morality Tale
Having spent a life in crime, the heroine of the tale makes a fortune and, in her seventies, decides to pursue a life repentance, but not not one of reparation nor of restoration. Much of the story is repetitive and at times, tedious. It is difficult to feel sympathetic to a character who, while occasionally open to feeling; spends most of her time in selfish calculation. Had it not been for Janet Suzman’s expressive reading, I’d have given up on this book.
1 persona l'ha trovata utile
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
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- Frances
- 21/05/2023
bit of a slog
on parts this book reminded me alm9st of a l7st e.g slept with this one, conned this one etc etc. Sorry famous as this book is it's not for me
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- philippe
- 14/12/2022
Remarkable tale of 17th century quotidian life
Beguiling, wonderful, astounding, humorous, compelling story of a woman with at least 7 lives all lived so fully and truthfully told, surprisingly and mesmerisingly by a man.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
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- NGomperts
- 15/11/2022
Excellent
Amazing for its time and still highly relevant . Janet Suzmann’s reading is bearings the writing off the page. Really enjoyed early classic so full of truths about the history and status of women everywhere