Big Two-Hearted River [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Ernest Hemingway (Author), Roger Stephens (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

Three vignettes feature Nick Adams, one of Hemingway's most colorful personalities, as the central character. Stephens's well-modulated voice seems inappropriate for the shocking battlefield descriptions filled with the dead and dying in the first story. He portrays a doctor's anguish and depression when his wife dies in the second short story. Stephen's melodic voice and dynamic descriptions capture the memorable fishing and camping experiences of the third story, "Big Two-Hearted River," often considered autobiographical. Anyone who enjoys outdoor experiences, especially fishing, will enjoy this listening experience. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Highbridge Audio; Abridged edition (April 24, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565113640
• ISBN-13: 978-1565113640
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,712,949 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Books on Cassette > Authors, A-Z > ( H ) > Hemingway, Ernest

Customer Reviews

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Students connected with fishing, August 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Big Two-Hearted River (Audio Cassette)

As a teacher in a juvenile detention center in the inner city, I enjoyed watching students connect with this story of fishing and other details. We discussed fishing techniques and even learned to fly-cast in the gym. Hemingway's delicate simplicity draws the reader to the depth of those woods and the fresh taste of the stream. He created, for those who have never fished, the thrill of the catch and the beauty of solitude.

2 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars WAtch out barney and power rangers- here comes crap, April 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Big Two-Hearted River (Audio Cassette)

boring-dont read-similar to old man in the sea- there is no point to this short story- i am warning you- seeriously it wasnt bad, it just didnt have anny point- stupid basically-