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- qtvxzplr
- 09-01-12
Perfect reading of my favorite book
Black Beauty has been my favorite book since childhood. I know it through and through, and there are some passages that I know by heart. I have never liked the various TV and movie adaptations of the story, and was particularly annoyed by Beauty's voice in the 1999 movie version, in which he sounds like a gerbil. When I found this recording by Nathaniel Parker, an actor I have long respected, I knew I had found the right one. I was not disappointed. Parker gives this moving, thought-provoking classic all the right touches. He brings the story to life with the different accents for the human characters and the lively voices for the equine characters, who are of course the most important. He made me smile at the humorous moments and brought tears to my eyes at the sad moments. Most importantly to me, in portraying Black Beauty, he sounds like a noble, spirited, thoughtful horse. Not a gerbil, not a man, but a horse. I don't know how he managed that, but he did it. I can't recommend this recording highly enough to those who already love this book or to those who are coming to it for the first time. You are in for a treat.
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- Jill
- 07-04-09
a classic beautifully read
The classic tale of this famous fictional horse is beautifully read by one of the best readers around, the English actor Nathaniel Parker. As with all of his readings, he brings dramatic skill, sensitivity, and vocal dexterity into play once again. A treat for both child and adult, and a great gift for a special occasion (or even 'just because').
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- Melissa
- 05-29-11
Wonderful reading of a classic
If you remember reading and re-reading this book as a child, then this audiobook is a new way to enjoy the story. The narrator is classic British - good characterizations and very clear speech. I listened to this audiobook almost continuously until the end!
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- Kristi R.
- 10-26-12
Childhood favorite!
If you could sum up Black Beauty in three words, what would they be?
Horse survives Humans!
Would you recommend Black Beauty to your friends? Why or why not?
Yes, however I found myself bored a little and remembered how important pictures can be to a children's story. The story is good, but pictures improve it.
Have you listened to any of Nathaniel Parker’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
He is an excellent narrator and this is one of his best! Very much enjoyed his performance.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Beauty can do it!
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- Caril
- 11-29-12
Narrator inconsistent
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I love the story, but I just didn't get on with this narrator. His voices slipped, and he had pauses in odd places.
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- Balazs Garamvolgyi
- 05-18-19
To fast !!
I love the story ,but It is tooo fast. I am just warning you that you might need to slow down the sound a bit
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- PlusCH3
- 02-26-19
Classic horse story holds true and relevant!
While I hadn't read this book in at least 30 years, it has held true. Reminding people to be kind and considerate to both animals and people. Giving a very different point of view, than one usually experiences.
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- Sabrina Rivera
- 04-08-16
Fantastic Audiobook
Nathaniel Parker was amazing and a true joy to listen to. This has become my favorite reading and one of my favorite books!
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- Adam L.
- 03-20-24
Black Beauty
I liked how he go back home with his friends and family and him also
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-16-24
Brilliant acting, touching work
I grew up a horse girl, so obviously Black Beauty was on the menu. The 1990s VHS tape was well used, too. This book is even better than I remember. I was moved frequently by the interactions between characters and the observance of the world we still live in.
I loved this reading. Nathaniel Parker does a brilliant job with the voices. Not overdone, but perfect.
Thank you for bringing an old favorite so skillfully to life.
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