A Man from the North


Gelesen von Simon Evers

(4.3 stars; 24 reviews)

Richard Larch, a young man from the north of England, arrives in London to seek his fortune. By day he works as a clerk in an office but has aspirations of becoming a writer. He also yearns to find a suitable wife. The story follows him as he tries to achieve both ambitions.
The book is Bennett’s first and is partly autobiographical. (Summary by Simon Evers) (5 hr 18 min)

Kapitel

Chapter 1 2:23 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 2 5:08 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 3 7:55 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 4 9:39 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 5 13:52 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 6 11:59 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 7 17:43 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 8 13:18 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 9 17:39 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 10 8:22 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 11 7:16 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 12 16:13 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 13 10:04 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 14 12:41 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 15 11:28 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 16 15:46 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 17 13:50 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 18 2:50 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 19 20:15 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 20 4:30 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 21 8:53 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 22 6:59 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 23 6:01 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 24 7:41 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 25 9:03 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 26 14:31 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 27 9:26 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 28 9:20 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 29 8:20 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 30 5:44 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 31 2:59 Gelesen von Simon Evers
Chapter 32 6:21 Gelesen von Simon Evers

Bewertungen

An Engaging Story of Introspection


(5 stars)

This work, as Mr. Evers points out, is semi autobiographical from Arnold Bennett and partially deals with the struggles of becoming a writer, as well as loneliness. As a published songwriter and musician myself, I was able to relate to both. Self criticism is the biggest obstacle to success and exposure to an audience. One will never know until they make that great leap of faith, in themselves and in others. I personally greatly enjoyed this book. It’s somewhat ironic and a dichotomy in how the writer writes so well about someone who is deeply sensitive to others and unsure of their own abilities to write. Excellent reading as always by Simon Evers, the best voice actor of British Literature in the LibriVox catalog. Thank you so much for bringing us such wonderful entertainment!

Most enjoyable


(5 stars)

A slice of life rather than a story of a particular event. Young man goes to the bright lights of London to uncover the next phase in his life. Good development of his character as he matures in the first few years out of home. Delightful reading, as always.


(5 stars)

While nothing about this Man from the North strikes me as likeable or relatable, the reading by the best reader on Librivox alone keeps one engaged to the end of the story.


(4 stars)

The story is a bit slow at times, but overall a true Arnold Bennett with his sharp and witty description of people's motives and actions. Very well read.