Penguin Island
Gelesen von Michael Sirois
Anatole France
(4,95 Sterne; 10 Bewertungen)
The novel (original French title -- L'Île des Pingouins) is a satire on human nature. The first publication was in 1908. These penguins are mistaken for humans by the 97-year-old priest, Father Mael, because of his bad eyesight. He baptizes them, and once baptized, they have no choice but to become human. They take on human traits (build civilizations, go to war, etc.). The book is very funny and powerful. (Summary by Michael) (9 hr 4 min)
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Bewertungen
Great narration & good book!
Kosowa
(4,5 Sterne)
Narration 5 stars without a doubt. book I'll give 3.5-4 stars. I wish there were more books read by the narrator.
Lots of fun
zimzy
(5 Sterne)
Michael Sirois strikes just the right note of befuddled dignity, never breaking character here. My only wish is that the original preface would be included, because it's equally funny. It is not in many editions. In the later chapters, France gets into the weeds a bit about the Dreyfus Affair. I recommend Bredin's book on the subject, but there are any number of other great options to read.
Great narration, so-so book.
(5 Sterne)
Wonderful narration. I only liked the first 1/3 and the last 1/10 of the book, though.
wonderful satire & talented reader; a great book start to finish
MargaRose
(5 Sterne)