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Amazing
From Anonymous of Houston, Texas on .
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 .
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 .
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 of the Black Sluggard and the Clerk of Copmanhurst (aka Friar Tuck). I was so taken by this story, so invested in these characters. Each had his or her own unique voice and mannerisms as portrayed by B.J.. Ivanhoe has joined the ranks of my favorite novels, and I even bought a hard copy of the book for my personal library. So wonderful, so worth it!
Another excellent production!
From Emanuel Nazareth of Toronto, Ontario on .
The usual great quality from B.J. Harrison.
Excellent Production!
From J.R. of York, United Kingdom on .
Indeed, a flawless production. And a a compelling, exciting story built upon a fascinating historical basis.
I could swear that, while listening to it, and as it echoed in my soul afterward, I was in medieval England. I saw the lists of the tournament and the Black Knight and the storming of the castle and the yeomen of the forests, and I was on the edge of my seat at the dénouement.
And you gotta love Wamba! What a wise and brave fool!!!
An adventure worth hearing!
From Anonymous of MIAMI, Florida on .
From beginning to end, this is a story worth hearing. It is not only about Ivanhoe, a gallant knight, but other knights, codes of chivalry, beautiful women with strong convictions, friars, Robin Hood and his outlaws, and impassioned Templars. Social, political, and religious tensions of that time connect the parallel stories, as the character's fates intertwine throughout this wonderfully narrated tale. :) It's really worth the price.
Wonderful Novel-Better production!
From Ammon of Columbus, Ohio on .
This is the kind of stuff I love to see produced by BJ. Classic novel with such an amazing story and great characters.
In my opinion, this is his greatest work yet!
Highly Recommended
From Anonymous of Toowoomba, Australia on .
Another masterful retelling by BJ.
Highly recommended
From Anonymous of Charlotte, North Carolina on .
I am really enjoying Ivanhoe, by Sir Walter Scott. A great story, nicely read (voiced) by BJ Harrison
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