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eserafina42's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant! I know this isn't supposed to be one of Twain's best books, and there are parts that drag a bit, but parts of it are priceless, such as the sections on animal communication, "traveling by glacier," and his role as second in a duel, not to mention his 47-mile expedition around his hotel room in the dark. As a bonus, one of the appendices is his essay "On the Awful German Language." The narrator of this audio version is also one of the best things about it.
solshines68's review against another edition
2.0
I am listening to the unabridged version read by Grover Gardner. It's all I can do to finish it. This is the same voice that read the "Atlas Shrugged" version on CD that I checked out earlier and just couldn't finish because this man's voice grates on my nerves. I'm trying desperately to finish this book.
eta: can't finish this. There are some good stories but most of it is just boring and the voice makes it that much more painful. I rarely don't finish a book, but this one I just can't get into and it felt too much like a chore.
eta: can't finish this. There are some good stories but most of it is just boring and the voice makes it that much more painful. I rarely don't finish a book, but this one I just can't get into and it felt too much like a chore.
pelks's review
5.0
Mark Twain has a remarkable gift not only for humorous writing but also for self-effacement. This book comes particularly recommended if you have trouble with German grammar, or perhaps if you would like to climb a mountain by proxy.
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