Book #57: Pride and Prejudice

[miyyu]

I listened to this as an audiobook. There were many versions to choose from and I went with the one performed by Lindsay Duncan. She did well - good character voices, lively presentation, and her accent is beautiful. This is a good way to reread classics that I love.

Comments

[bluewillowtree]

I agree! There's a good recording at the library in my work town, though I don't remember the name of the actress. I listened to one version a few years ago read by an American actress, and it was...not right. The British accent is an important part of the experience.

[miyyu]

There is NO WAY an American can read Jane Austen out loud.

[bluewillowtree]

It was not good. I kept having to pause and rant (to myself) about how she was pronouncing everything wrong - or just to yell "why?" It's not like there's a shortage of British voice actors...