In Chancery (Forsyte Saga Vol. 2)
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John Galsworthy
(4,205 Sterne; 44 Bewertungen)
'The Forsyte Saga' is the story of a wealthy London family stretching from the eighteen-eighties until the nineteen-twenties. In Chancery is the second book in the saga. Five years have passed since Irene left Soames and the death of Bosinney. Old Jolyon meets Irene and is enchanted by her. At his death he leaves her a legacy sufficient for her to live an independent life in Paris.
Soames who is desperate for a son, attempts to effect a rapprochement but is rejected by her. Meanwhile Young Jolyon, now a widower,who is Irene’s trustee falls in love with her
Soames suspects Young Jolyon and Irene of adultery and sues for divorce. His action is successful. Young Jolyon and Irene marry. She bears him a son, John. Soames remarries. His wife Annette bears him a daughter, Fleur. (Summary by Andy Minter) (13 hr 34 min)
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Wonderful book, let down by some of the readers
Christine Zaf
(4 Sterne)
This is the second novel of the Forsyte Saga trilogy. It is a wonderful book about family, wealth, old age, change and passion. I read the book ten years ago and now listening to it in middle age, In Nancery becomes more poignant. The book reminds us to live well. Unfortunately a number of readers did not do justice to the book and I can understand why some people would discontinue listening to it. Reading out loud while putting in the drama or comedy is a difficult thing to do. I cannot do it and that is a reason I do not volunteer. I began to get annoyed with some of the readings and almost stopped listening. However, Andy Minter's brilliant narration of some of the chapters was worth my continuing to listen.
(4 Sterne)
Readers should read the entire text before embarking, to identify words and names they do not know how to pronounce, especially those in unfamiliar languages. Ask for help to learn correct pronunciations, make notes, THEN read. The butchering of critical passages on French is not just distracting - it ruins the narrative trajectory. Galsworthy chooses to use French in key passages for very good reasons -and they really need to be read correctly. I understand voluntarism and amateur devotion - but even amateurs and volunteers can choose to take a professional approach to their chosen projects.
(1 Sterne)
I struggled to finish volume 1 because of the difficulty understanding one of the readers. I started volume 2 but after 10 minutes I'm quitting. Words are running together and I don't have a clue as to what some are so I will stop before I invest anymore time. I am sure it is a great story but one I will have to read!
Great book spoiled by poor readers
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(1 Sterne)
I love the Forsyte Saga books and have read them. Sadly several of the readers on this are so poor as to be unlistenable. Flat monotone reading, strong accent (with odd pronounciation which had me either puzzled or laughing) and mangled words truly spoil the pleasure of the books.
Engaging Sequel
christie healey
(4 Sterne)
The main characters continue to hold the listener's interest and new characters set a broader context for the story. A couple of the narrators I found challenging due to mispronounced words and unusual and flat delivery.
Cindy
(4 Sterne)
Good reading by most. One person had a thick accent so it was hard to understand that they were saying. Made me lose a little interest once I heard them starting to read unfortunately.
(5 Sterne)
Thank you to all the readers. l listen to this while decorating my house and enjoyed it immensely. Jackie of Kent
(3 Sterne)
there's nothing wrong with an accent, but when you can't pronounce words properly in English you shouldn't record audio books