Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott

Jousting, raids, trials and... Robin Hood!
From Liz Shaw of Gilbert, Arizona on 11/20/2022.

The narration is masterful, as we have come to expect from Harrison. This was a challenging story to narrate as there is a huge cast of characters to differentiate, but Harrison is up to the challenge. I can honestly say that I would never have finished this book in a written form, but the audio kept me riveted. I listened well past midnight and into the wee hours on a work night because once Rebecca was on trial, I couldn't stop until I was done. 

The anti-semitism is offputting at first, but then . . .

Amazing
From Anonymous of Houston, Texas on 1/4/2021.

Our family has listened to this several times. We have been amazed at the variation in voices for the characters. We hold this as one of our favorites!

Well read but story absurdly anti-semitic
From Anonymous of Silver Spring, Maryland on 6/30/2017.

The story was extremely well read, so my deducting a star not due to any technical reasons but more for the content of the story. I found the level of Jew hatred too grating, and the avarice of Isaac of York too caricaturish, to fully enjoy the pageantry of the lists at Ashby and other medieval contests of skill. Is it historically accurate? I'm not saying either way, just that it was too much for me to enjoy the rest of the story.

Captivating!
From Elizabeth Romeril of New Orleans, Louisiana on 8/19/2016.

I am a fan of classic literature, but had never read Ivanhoe. I was therefore extremely pleased and delighted to listen to the tale through B.J.'s incredible voice. I was thoroughly drawn into the world of medieval England, and found myself looking forward to the moments I had free to listen to more. I can't properly express with what fascination I followed the story of Brian du Bois Gilbert and his contradictory love for Rebecca of York, or with what sheer delight I experienced the hilarious meeting . . .

Another excellent production!
From Emanuel Nazareth of Toronto, Ontario on 9/16/2015.

The usual great quality from B.J. Harrison.