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The End of the Affair
- Narrated by: Colin Firth
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
Audie Award Winner, Audiobook of the Year, 2013.
Audie Award Nominee, Best Solo Narration, 2013.
Graham Greene's evocative analysis of the love of self, the love of another, and the love of God is an English classic that has been translated for the stage, the screen, and even the opera house.
Academy Award-winning actor Colin Firth (The King's Speech, A Single Man) turns in an authentic and stirring performance for this distinguished audio release. The End of the Affair, set in London during and just after World War II, is the story of a flourishing love affair between Maurice Bendrix and Sarah Miles. After a violent episode at Maurice's apartment, Sarah suddenly and without explanation breaks off the affair.
This very intimate story about what actually constitutes love is enhanced by Mr. Firth's narration, who said "this book struck me very, very particularly at the time when I read it and I thought my familiarity with it would give the journey a personal slant. I'm grateful for this honor," Firth said when this production was recognized by the Audie Awards as Audiobook of the Year for 2013, "and grateful for the opportunity to narrate one of my favorite stories. A great novel told in the first person makes for the best script an actor could imagine. None better than The End of the Affair.... Theater and film each offer their own challenges and rewards, but narration is a new practice for me and the audiobook performance provides exhilarating possibilities for both actors and listeners. I'm thrilled to be involved in bringing this remarkable work of fiction to a wider audience, and thankful to Audible for offering me the opportunity to perform it and to engage with so many who share my passion for storytelling."
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- Dr
- 31-10-16
Depressing story but beautifully performed
Colin Firth does a wonderful job here of telling the story of a man tortured by the loss of his love affair. There is much reference to Catholic guilt as Greene explores his own relationship, troubled as it was, with the Catholic faith.
It was a great listen, if not exactly uplifting.
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- Ann Smith
- 20-01-16
grim but good
grim but good not good evening reading I found dead But Colin Firth makes it àll worthwhile. His interpretation makes it good night or day.!
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- MJ Zielinska-Moyce
- 10-08-19
Brilliant
Collin Firth is great. Loved it. Brilliant story of love, jealousy, faith with an unexpected twist at the end.
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- maria
- 29-01-20
Hypnotic
Moving and philosophical. Colin firth has the most wonderful voice that matched the character perfectly. Graham Greene is a master craftsmen.
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- Jo Lee
- 26-04-21
Everything about this book was brilliant.
I first discovered Graham Greene in 1970, and that was when I last read this book. It’s very sad, but I loved it, and went on to watch the movies made of it.
Listening to Colin Firth’s narration made it all the more enjoyable. He brought the characters to life, and I could feel Morris’s pain, frustration, love and hate. I was sorry when it ended, and wished Colin Firth had narrated more Audible books.
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- Quickwood
- 14-06-21
Superb and insightful.
Classic story of love, loss and regret superbly narrated by Colin Firth. Listened to it almost all in one go. Highly recommended.
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- Sarah
- 11-07-16
Short, compelling and beautifully read
What did you like most about The End of the Affair?
The inner turmoil of the narrator and the exploration of his emotions.
Would you be willing to try another book from Graham Greene? Why or why not?
Yes
What about Colin Firth’s performance did you like?
Yes. What's not to like? His laid back, effortless performance was a pleasure on the ear.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Yes, one's emotions are pulled along with the narrator whilst at the same time you feel for the other character's involved. An exercise in empathy!
Any additional comments?
It's fast moving and beautifully written. Elegant.
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- Philip R. Symons
- 24-08-16
Captivating
What a story!
This is worthy of the praise that you have heard about.
Colin Firth delivers the goods, and even for an atheist like me there was plenty to think about.
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- Shreya Ravi Kumar
- 08-02-17
Excellent narration
Excellent narration that brought forth all emotions. Enjoyed it thoroughly! So evocative, memorable and moving in many ways.
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- Angelreader
- 23-02-21
Exceptional narration
This is a tortuous story of love and faith. The workings of the mind in love are excruciatingly played out in this book. What is exceptional is Colin Firth’s narration however. A classic brought to life.
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