The Italian


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(4.4 stars; 44 reviews)

The love story between a nobleman and a beautiful lady whom he meets in church leads both of them to unexpected places, as many people would not put up with their love. This novel is considered to be one of the best Gothic novels ever written, by one of the first (and best) writers of the genre. How does an "indecent" love story become a Gothic tale? What is the outcome of this love story? If you want to know, read this book. (Summary by Stav Nisser) (18 hr 54 min)

Kapitel

Introduction 9:20 Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Chapter 1, part 1 26:18 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 1, part 2 22:30 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 2 36:47 Gelesen von Natalie
Chapter 3 32:22 Gelesen von Natalie
Chapter 4 18:36 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 5 6:35 Gelesen von VocalPenguin
Chapter 6 42:59 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 7 37:32 Gelesen von LizMourant
Chapter 8 43:57 Gelesen von LizMourant
Chapter 9 26:21 Gelesen von LizMourant
Chapter 10 17:51 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 11 37:35 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 12, part 1 28:10 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 12, part 2 29:12 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 13 42:19 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 14 18:44 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 15 23:11 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 16 37:07 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 17 48:30 Gelesen von Tina Danh
Chapter 18 18:28 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 19 29:12 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 20 48:23 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 21, part 1 24:27 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 21, part 2 28:38 Gelesen von garyday
Chapter 22, part 1 24:37 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 22, part 2 21:30 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 23 41:51 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 24 22:04 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 25 14:23 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet
Chapter 26, part 1 29:54 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 26, part 2 27:35 Gelesen von Marty Kris
Chapter 27 21:40 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 28 53:01 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 29 29:48 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 31, part 1 20:55 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 31, part 2 19:28 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 32 10:11 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 33 35:56 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 34 15:51 Gelesen von Cate Barratt
Chapter 35 10:12 Gelesen von Nadine Eckert-Boulet

Bewertungen

ellene


(4 stars)

Marty Kris is to be heartily congratulated for his masterful job of bringing the characters to life. Cate Barrett, a fav, is to be commended for a narration that displays her narrative skill. I am sorry she appeared too little too late. The story is full of unexpected plot twists which keep the reader somewhat engaged. Lots of evil doings and near escapes. It’s not something Expatriate would have read.

The Italian


(4 stars)

Loved the story. It would have been better if there was only one narrator. A bit distracting when each narrator used different voices for the different characters. Overall I enjoyed it.


(3 stars)

This is interesting as historical literature but I got tired of the effusive Italian peasant storytelling. Very long and a little tedious. Also the hero is kind of a dope.

Great Resource


(5 stars)

Very helpful. Follows along with my text very well. Thank you to those who contributed.

very enjoyable


(4.5 stars)

A interesting and suspenseful love story! Thank you for reading this tale.

dont usually go for group reads but this was great


(5 stars)

amazingly done


(4.5 stars)

while it’s a classic happy ending style typical of mrs radcliffe, i can’t say i didn’t enjoy every moment of the italian. vivaldi and ellena make a very sweet couple, though one does wonder how all these historical couples manage to fall in love on the strength of a pretty face! the plot was enjoyable and had some twists and turns - i found the escape from the convent to be quite suspenseful. the principle villain was very effectively done though i think his death rather scene was very stereotypically written. all in all, i really enjoyed it