An Outcast Of The Islands


Lu par Tom Weiss

(3.9 stars; 44 reviews)

An Outcast of the Islands is the second novel by Joseph Conrad, published in 1896, inspired by Conrad's experience as mate of a steamer, the Vigar. The novel details the undoing of Peter Willems, a disreputable, immoral man who, on the run from a scandal in Makassar, finds refuge in a hidden native village, only to betray his benefactors over lust for the tribal chief's daughter. The story features Conrad's recurring character Tom Lingard, who also appears in Almayer's Folly (1895) and The Rescue (1920), in addition to sharing other characters with those novels. This novel was adapted for the screen in 1952 by director Carol Reed, featuring Trevor Howard as Willems, Ralph Richardson as Lingard, Robert Morley, and Wendy Hiller. (Summary by Wikipedia) (10 hr 47 min)

Chapitres

01 - Author's Note & Part 1, Chapter 1 27:47 Lu par Tom Weiss
02 - Chapter 2 15:06 Lu par Tom Weiss
03 - Chapter 3 20:47 Lu par Tom Weiss
04 - Chapter 4 24:51 Lu par Tom Weiss
05 - Chapter 5 29:07 Lu par Tom Weiss
06 - Chapter 6 18:18 Lu par Tom Weiss
07 - Chapter 7 18:40 Lu par Tom Weiss
08 - Part 2, Chapter 1 17:48 Lu par Tom Weiss
09 - Chapter 2 24:55 Lu par Tom Weiss
10 - Chapter 3 23:02 Lu par Tom Weiss
11 - Chapter 4 14:06 Lu par Tom Weiss
12 - Chapter 5 17:08 Lu par Tom Weiss
13 - Chapter 6 35:07 Lu par Tom Weiss
14 - Part 3, Chapter 1 15:51 Lu par Tom Weiss
15 - Chapter 2 19:25 Lu par Tom Weiss
16 - Chapter 3 27:55 Lu par Tom Weiss
17 - Chapter 4 24:44 Lu par Tom Weiss
18 - Part 4, Chapter 1 19:54 Lu par Tom Weiss
19 - Chapter 2 30:23 Lu par Tom Weiss
20 - Chapter 3 26:48 Lu par Tom Weiss
21 - Chapter 4 21:02 Lu par Tom Weiss
22 - Chapter 5 35:34 Lu par Tom Weiss
23 - Part 5, Chapter 1 44:46 Lu par Tom Weiss
24 - Chapter 2 18:45 Lu par Tom Weiss
25 - Chapter 3 27:16 Lu par Tom Weiss
26 - Chapter 4 48:26 Lu par Tom Weiss

Critiques


(2 stars)

I keept waiting for something to happen, anything exciting, and finally gave up!!!


(5 stars)

An interesting book, richly descriptive, and deeply imbued with the spirit and senses of the jungle, that, in Conrad’s inimitable way, lays out human nature and suffering. It was well read and enjoyable to listen to.

Not a tale I'd listen to again


(3 stars)

Tom Weiss is in too much of a hurry. The conclusion was so rushed it blended in with signing off

No Plot! No Climax!


(1 stars)

One of the worst books. Almost 11 hours to tell a story that could easily be told in less than 30 minutes.

An Outcast Of The Islands


(5 stars)

Well read. A classic Conrad novel. Deep dark descriptive with heavy character and strong dialogue. Enjoyable . Thanks!

Well read


(4 stars)

Very good reading of on of Conrad's less interesting novels, whose story meanders and drags a bit.

good!


(4 stars)

very well read, unfortunately the recording quality is somewhat crackly. would give him five stars otherwise.

dull story


(2 stars)

Gave it up in chapter 3. It could not hold my attention.