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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Better than reading the book!
2 Sep 2007
Tom Hollander who reads this book does a wonderful job. The slang that is used non-stop in this book can sometimes be hard to follow, but to have Tom, with an English accent read through these funny descriptive terms just makes the book. His voice acting just adds an extra dimension to the text that is enjoyable. I really can't say enough about the voice acting, it is top notch!
Now the book itself is top notch, too. It starts with the ultra violence of Alex and his droogs, and then veers into the brainwashing of Alex to try and get him back into society but without his violent urges. Well this causes problems with the religious types and some intellectuals who believe freedom of choice is more important than curing a person of his ill ways. And then it ends with such a simple statement of life, which I won't give away. It's an intellectual book which addresses moral and social problems in our society, and causes the listener to judge these actions that occur in the book.
The best thing about this book is, even though it was written in 1962, it does not feel dated in the least bit.
Now the book itself is top notch, too. It starts with the ultra violence of Alex and his droogs, and then veers into the brainwashing of Alex to try and get him back into society but without his violent urges. Well this causes problems with the religious types and some intellectuals who believe freedom of choice is more important than curing a person of his ill ways. And then it ends with such a simple statement of life, which I won't give away. It's an intellectual book which addresses moral and social problems in our society, and causes the listener to judge these actions that occur in the book.
The best thing about this book is, even though it was written in 1962, it does not feel dated in the least bit.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Masterful Narration, as Tom Hollander becomes Alex
18 Nov 2008
I agree with the reviewer, G. Guthrie, that this is one of the rare occasions when an audio version of a novel may be better than the original. Or at least more accessible.
Tom Hollander, a native of England, brings to life the "Nadsat" language created by Anthony Burgess. All difficulty of pronunciation, as one might find in reading silently, is erased by the perfect and fluid language gifts of Mr. Hollander.
Alex, and his "droogs," and his parents, and his "Post-Corrective Advisor, P. R. Deltoid," etc., are captured in all their uniqueness by the voice of Tom Hollander. In my opinion, this would not be possible in reading "A Clockwork Orange" on one's own.
Of course the basic text is just plain entertaining and very funny in a caustic sort of way. So one cannot go wrong by reading alone.
In listening to this audio version of "A Clockwork Orange" by Tom Hollander, I often thought of the acting performance of Malcolm McDowell, who so brilliantly played Alex in Stanley Kubrick's film version of "A Clockwork Orange" in 1971. I doubt that even Malcolm McDowell could have done as well as Tom Hollander has done on this audio.
I give it five stars, and highly recommend it, even if you own and have read the novel.
"What's it going to be then, eh?"
Raymond P. Keen
Okinawa, Japan
Tom Hollander, a native of England, brings to life the "Nadsat" language created by Anthony Burgess. All difficulty of pronunciation, as one might find in reading silently, is erased by the perfect and fluid language gifts of Mr. Hollander.
Alex, and his "droogs," and his parents, and his "Post-Corrective Advisor, P. R. Deltoid," etc., are captured in all their uniqueness by the voice of Tom Hollander. In my opinion, this would not be possible in reading "A Clockwork Orange" on one's own.
Of course the basic text is just plain entertaining and very funny in a caustic sort of way. So one cannot go wrong by reading alone.
In listening to this audio version of "A Clockwork Orange" by Tom Hollander, I often thought of the acting performance of Malcolm McDowell, who so brilliantly played Alex in Stanley Kubrick's film version of "A Clockwork Orange" in 1971. I doubt that even Malcolm McDowell could have done as well as Tom Hollander has done on this audio.
I give it five stars, and highly recommend it, even if you own and have read the novel.
"What's it going to be then, eh?"
Raymond P. Keen
Okinawa, Japan
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Rounds Out a Clockwork Trifecta...
20 May 2009
If you've enjoyed the book and/or the Kubrick movie, then you're going to love this audiobook.
Tom Hollander's rendering is so very similar to that of Malcom McDowel's performance as Alex in the movie, that at times it would be difficult to distinguish one from the other. His accents, pronunciation, intonation and dramatizations blend magnificently to form a captivating bridge between the book and the movie, thereby making the audiobook an integral part of the Clockwork trinity.
The story of disaffected youth employing anti-social behaviors in order to establish their place in society is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago. The characters, the settings and the situations show very little age - in other words, it's not difficult to imagine that Clockwork was written yesterday. The result, even a modern day teen with a semi-sophisticated reading palette could find Clockwork readable as well as be able to relate with the characters.
My copy includes the 21st chapter left out of the original US publications and not included in the movie. Frankly, I prefer the story without the final chapter - gives it a more foreboding and ominous feel. Also in my copy, there is a bonus CD with Burgess reading a number of chapters from the book. Though interesting to hear his interpretation of the words, phrases and rhythm of the story he is obviously a much better writer than orator. The extra CD certainly adds to the experience but, mostly, it best serves to illustrate what a remarkable job Hollander did as narrator.
Read the book. See the movie. Listen to the audio. Three powerful slam dunks.
Tom Hollander's rendering is so very similar to that of Malcom McDowel's performance as Alex in the movie, that at times it would be difficult to distinguish one from the other. His accents, pronunciation, intonation and dramatizations blend magnificently to form a captivating bridge between the book and the movie, thereby making the audiobook an integral part of the Clockwork trinity.
The story of disaffected youth employing anti-social behaviors in order to establish their place in society is as relevant today as it was 40 years ago. The characters, the settings and the situations show very little age - in other words, it's not difficult to imagine that Clockwork was written yesterday. The result, even a modern day teen with a semi-sophisticated reading palette could find Clockwork readable as well as be able to relate with the characters.
My copy includes the 21st chapter left out of the original US publications and not included in the movie. Frankly, I prefer the story without the final chapter - gives it a more foreboding and ominous feel. Also in my copy, there is a bonus CD with Burgess reading a number of chapters from the book. Though interesting to hear his interpretation of the words, phrases and rhythm of the story he is obviously a much better writer than orator. The extra CD certainly adds to the experience but, mostly, it best serves to illustrate what a remarkable job Hollander did as narrator.
Read the book. See the movie. Listen to the audio. Three powerful slam dunks.
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