The Turn of the Screw (version 2)


Read by Elizabeth Klett

(4.2 stars; 391 reviews)

Henry James' classic ghost story comprises the written testimony of a young governess, charged with looking after two small children at an isolated country estate, who believes they are being haunted. As the story progresses, the governess' increasingly frenetic narration provokes the question: is she insane, or are the ghosts real? (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) (4 hr 36 min)

Chapters

00 - Introduction 19:38 Read by Elizabeth Klett
01 - Chapter 01 11:11 Read by Elizabeth Klett
02 - Chapter 02 9:45 Read by Elizabeth Klett
03 - Chapter 03 13:52 Read by Elizabeth Klett
04 - Chapter 04 13:13 Read by Elizabeth Klett
05 - Chapter 05 9:50 Read by Elizabeth Klett
06 - Chapter 06 16:24 Read by Elizabeth Klett
07 - Chapter 07 9:52 Read by Elizabeth Klett
08 - Chapter 08 13:09 Read by Elizabeth Klett
09 - Chapter 09 12:35 Read by Elizabeth Klett
10 - Chapter 10 10:45 Read by Elizabeth Klett
11 - Chapter 11 9:17 Read by Elizabeth Klett
12 - Chapter 12 7:49 Read by Elizabeth Klett
13 - Chapter 13 12:32 Read by Elizabeth Klett
14 - Chapter 14 9:17 Read by Elizabeth Klett
15 - Chapter 15 7:20 Read by Elizabeth Klett
16 - Chapter 16 7:03 Read by Elizabeth Klett
17 - Chapter 17 10:43 Read by Elizabeth Klett
18 - Chapter 18 7:35 Read by Elizabeth Klett
19 - Chapter 19 8:19 Read by Elizabeth Klett
20 - Chapter 20 11:18 Read by Elizabeth Klett
21 - Chapter 21 13:38 Read by Elizabeth Klett
22 - Chapter 22 8:55 Read by Elizabeth Klett
23 - Chapter 23 9:10 Read by Elizabeth Klett
24 - Chapter 24 12:58 Read by Elizabeth Klett

Reviews

Great reading


(5 stars)

While I don't like the story that much, the reader is absolutely excellent! In particular, she captures the voices of the children perfectly. This audiobook is great way to get through a rather dry read (in my opinion)

Well done


(5 stars)

Such a good job, and the ending showed the ominous enigmatic ending modern movie makers strive to emulate.

It grew on me


(4 stars)

Had a bit of trouble getting into it but it was interesting psychologically. The pitch just grew. It was exciting.

Excellent


(5 stars)

Another exquisite and dramatic reading by Elizabeth Klett!

excellent reading but some


(3.5 stars)

The reading is superb however some of the text is reworded by the reader. I wanted to read the end while listening to this audio and discovered a fair number of changes. give that this book was written in English originally, it cannot therefore be claimed to be say a different translation or any such reason. I am a purest, alas, and inspire of the excellent reading, the alterations aren't ideal

Great voice


(5 stars)

I have wanted to hear this for a long time and wasn't disappointed. The scary parts are from when she thinks shes going mad. Even though you can hear what some of us English call 'americanisms' come through that (parsages instead of passages!) can be forgiven as Elizabeth kletts narration and British voice is amazing! Well done to all concerned but especially Elizabeth kletts. A brilliant job!

Simply wonderful!


(5 stars)

The reader really captures the tone of the story in every way and the voices are absolutely perfect for all characters! I agree with some of the previous reviews, in that I was very impressed when I heard the children's voices in particular. Thank you for such a treat!

Weak story + good read = doable listening


(2 stars)

I was intrigued and specially liked how the pitch kept increasing. However the story was weak and the ending very, very disappointing. The reader made it worth it, however. Allowed me to fill in dead moments while in lines or cleaning.