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Vile Bodies
- Narrated by: Robert Hardy
- Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
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Summary
A satiric novel by Evelyn Waugh, published in 1930.
Set in England between the wars, the novel examines the frenetic but empty lives of the Bright Young Things, young people who indulge in constant party-going, heavy drinking, and promiscuous sex. At the novel's end, the realities of the world intrude, with Adam Fenwick-Symes, the protagonist, serving on a battlefield at the onset of another world war.
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- Mrs. K. Sowden
- 09-12-18
Mad, sad and funny
Great performance from Robert Hardy. Story is a bit choppy but some very funny and poignant bits.
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- Ken P
- 28-10-21
Files Bodies: A good tale of the upper classes
A good tale but in my opinion spoiled by Robert Harry's narration which was far too extravagant and over the top (as usual)
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- Chris
- 10-12-21
Exceptional narration
I would say this is probably the best narration I’ve listened to. The late, great Robert Hardy is tremendous in making what are, on the whole, dislikable characters likeable. Would highly recommend!
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- K Bright
- 04-09-16
Wonderful narration
Really enjoyed this. The narration was spot on for the time and feel of the story.
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- MJ
- 21-09-22
Improves towards the end
The second half is better than the first. More a series of amusing vignettes than a story. Not as good as Scoop or Decline and Fall.
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- Peter Eustance
- 11-02-21
Iconic Voice brought daft story to reality
My favourite Waugh book is Brideshead which always has a reality that his other books never seem to attain and I thought that when I read Vile Bodies years ago. Robert hardy's reading of this was a joy though and just made complete sense of the whole story and I suppose with it the author's satirising of the time. It made me sad that the great voice of Robert Hardy is no longer around as it was a real joy listening to his narration and worth buying this audible production for that alone.
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- stevie davies
- 16-07-20
Outrageously witty
Vile Bodies is a madly brilliant and hilarious novel - the narration is a tour de force, and beyond all praise.
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- Chantal F.
- 03-07-24
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Fantastic reading ! Most enjoyable. The story is brilliant but it was all the most supported by the performance
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- jane
- 20-12-17
Excellent narration
Talented narration made the book worth listening to. What skill. All books should have this quality of narration from talented actors/authors.
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- John Nigel Needs
- 25-06-21
A Minor Masterpice
It is over 50 years since I first read this brilliant novel. Maybe I was far too young when I first read it, to appreciate the dry wit and hidden humour. Now, I rank it as one of Waugh’s minor masterpieces. A unique book in Waugh’s worldview, and he was so young when he wrote it. Robert Hardy’s reading of it cannot not be faulted, it is masterly and sublime. Only the concluding chapter disappoints, but do not be put off by this comment, this is a truly great book.
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