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 PRUNELLA SCALES NO HEIGHTS Jun 20, 2008
I've always been a fan of the British actress Prunella Scales and already own some of her readings of classic novels, including Cranford which she handles delightfully.
So it was a big disappointment to find that she seems to have completely misjudged her narration of Emma. One of the pleasures of a Jane Austen novel is the author's deceptively quiet tone; its very understatement sharpens her satire and makes her jokes even funnier. Unfortunately, Miss Scales has adopted the opposite approach, using a hopelessly inappropriate shrill, impatient voice. Given that the opening chapters are dominated by two of literature's most tiresome characters, Emma Woodhouse and her feebleminded father, the result is unbearably irritating. I gave up after an hour, and was glad to track down a far more enjoyable reading by Juliet Stevenson Emma (Classic Fiction)- by far the best Austen narrator on the market today.
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Emma Oct 01, 2007
A classic gem done full justice by the superb reading of Prunella Scales. A great listening experience was marred, however, by a surprising and disappointing flaw in disc 8 which rendered the final track unintelligible.
It would be much appreciated if you could replace this faulty disc, as such a literary masterpiece deserves to be presented and preserved in mint condition.
The damaged disc apart, Jane Austen would surely applaud this excellent rendition of her beloved Emma.
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Emma Audiobook May 25, 2007
Lively, vivid rendition of my favourite Jane Austen novel. Prunella Scales interprets the characters with great individuality and spirit.
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 A Delightful Performance May 15, 2007
EMMA is a joyful read, made even more entertaining through Prunella Scales's vocalization of several characters and through her interpretation of the text. Her complementary pace actually improves the listeners' appreciation of Austen's comedic plot. Austen's novels, a treasure any time, are given a fine aural performance by Ms. Scales.
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What's not to love? Feb 11, 2007
This was the first time I had "read" Emma. What have I been missing? This is a beautiful book, and beautifully read in this CD version. I don't think literature gets any better than this. Enjoy!
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