Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables Novels) [Audio CD]

Lucy Maud Montgomery (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Recorded Books (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419326961
• ISBN-13: 978-1419326967
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #807,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of 3 Audio Versions, March 3, 2006

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Laura Lynn Walsh "gt-teacher" (Fairbanks, AK USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables Novels) (Audio CD)

As another reviewer, I, too, have enjoyed the book and the DVDs immensely, but I have also grown to really enjoy audio books. Looking for an audiobook about a simpler time, I decided to buy the audio version of Anne of Green Gables. But the first version I purchased, read by Shelly Frasier, just didn't bring the book to life for me. Ms. Frasier seemed bored with the passages describing the beautiful flowers or some other such delights. So, I looked for another version. I then bought the version read by Susan O'Malley. It was better, but Anne still didn't have the energy I was longing for. So I tried once more and purchased this version, which is, in my opinion, the best of the three. The reader seems to actually enjoy the beauty of the world as much as Anne does. Sometimes the voice sounds just slightly too "old" for Anne's actual age, but the enthusiasm is captured wonderfully. If you love listening to audiobooks in the car to pass the time during long commutes, this is the version I would recommend - to all kindred spirits.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful to listen to!, July 28, 2006

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A Kindred Spirit (Stamford, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables Novels) (Audio CD)

After reading other reviews I decided to purchase this audio version of Anne of Green Gables. Although I haven't heard the other 2 versions, I agree with another reviewer in that Barbara Caruso captures the spirit of Anne perfectly! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to her voice and appreciated the different tones she used to portray Anne, Matthew and Marilla - she makes them sound like completely different people. I bought this to listen to on my commute to/from work and not only did it make the commute fly by, I even found myself sitting out in my car during lunch just so I could enjoy more time with it. I've read the book 3 times and I've seen the movie at least a dozen times. That said, there must be something in Barbara Caruso's voice that makes me totally enjoy the story all over again. I would highly recommend this story and this audio version to anyone.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars **ATTN: Kindred Spirits - this is an ABSOLUTE GEM!!!**, February 28, 2006

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Butterflyyy (Pacific Northwest USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Anne of Green Gables (Anne of Green Gables Novels) (Audio CD)

I am a big "Anne with an E" fan. Have the DVDs, have the books. I decided to complete my collection by getting the audio book. I COULD NOT BE MORE PLEASED!!! Barbara Caruso (narrator) has the characters and their voices "down pat". She captures the enthuasiam, the essence of the lovable, imaginative orphan known as Anne Shirley! The CDs BUBBLE with Anne's love of life - truly a joyous experience. (Although she does have her "tragical" tribulations when she is in "the depths of despair".) Also, great voices for Marilla Cuthbert and Rachel Linde. I actually had to compare the CD to the DVD - I thought that maybe Colleen Dewhurst (actress who played Marilla) was the narrator for the audio book. I cannot decide which I like better - this audio book or the movie (and I so ADORE the movie). I listened to the audio book in the car and had SUCH a good time with it! If you love the movie and if you commute, you will likely enjoy listening to this in the car. HIGHLY,HIGHLY RECOMMEND! TEN STARS! ********** P.S. In Anne's words "there is SO much scope for the imagination!"