One of Ours

Bravo from Borneo

(5 stars)

Lord Jim

I really enjoyed this book, which is poignant in so many respects. In my view, the novel's greatness derives from the time spent by the author in revealing in wonderful detail what life was like for individuals and families living on the Nebraska prairie in the years just prior to WW1. This becomes foundational in continuing the life story of the main character and how his experiences in France reveal such a juxtaposition in lifestyles from his own back in Nebraska. War is hell and this is explored through many incidences that uncover the price paid by so many civilians, as well as soldiers. Chapeau as always to Tom Weiss for such a sensitive reading and for bringing the characters to life.

(5 stars)

juan carlos simon casal

this is my second time that I heard a book read by Tom Weiss and I much impressed with his narration,he is one of my favorite readers. Regarding the novel itself I am right now speechless with the end of the book ( my eyes in tears); this is maybe one of the best approach to the war ever,a very vivid one, it these days when it seems like we all are so well acquaintance with the war, so familiaraize to the point to forget the horror of it; in that sense a nesseary book.

(5 stars)

Linda Lake

Marvelous book ! Makes me very great full for young men who have sacrificed all for thousands that have lived since the first Great War.. Wordsworth‘s poem. “ though nothing can bring back the-hour of splendor in the grass the glory in the flowers we will weep not rather find strength in what remains behind…..

(5 stars)

Marge M

The book is beautifully written. I had read other Cather books but had not heard of this one before. The descriptions of the Spanish Flu victims was touching, and what a refreshing take on the WWI experience. The narrator was fine except when he had to read words in French.

T.Batti

(5 stars)

Terri Lynn

I liked this book for it's bird's eye view of life on the prairie. I also appreciated the thoughts of oncoming war as well as a brief glimpse into the world of a Doughboy in WWW l. A special thumbs up to the reader!

A Poignant Story of a Midwestern Boy

(5 stars)

kmilesmcleod

Cather presents the beautiful story of Claude Wheeler, the son of a wealthy farmer in Nebraska, from his time on the prairie to finding himself on the battlefields of France during WW1.

One of Ours

(5 stars)

Recat Routson

A excellent true story , well worth listening to . Special thanks to the reader excellent story telling ,

(5 stars)

A LibriVox Listener

Excellent story, very well read, good recording. Adult treatment of serious topics: war, loyalty, marriage, religion, xenophobia .