Inside Mr Enderby
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Narrated by:
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John Sessions
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By:
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Anthony Burgess
About this listen
Inside Mr. Enderby introduced to a captivated audience Burgess's dyspeptic poet, whose uniquely idiosyncratic, scatological brand of verse even won the genuine approval of T. S. Eliot.
In his first clash with the outside world, Enderby is extracted from his lavatorial sanctuary by the professional widow Vesta Bainbridge in a most peculiar romance.
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- Tuggers
- 15-01-24
descriptive
the descriptive language used was often hilarious.
John sessions obviously having a great time performing.
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- Nicholas P.
- 08-11-16
exceptional reading of an outstanding book
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John Sessions creates a visual picture that enhances the story. Splendid
What does John Sessions bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Outstanding creation of the characters
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- David
- 07-05-19
Funny but thoughtful
This is one of the best books I've listened to for a long time. In places this is laugh out loud funny and several times I had to rewind as I'd been laughing so much I'd missed what was happening. However, the book is also very thought-provoking and after a hilarious introduction to the main characters, it takes a much more serious turn. The eponymous main character is a poet who is socially isolated and has problems interacting with the real world, despite being highly intelligent. The book chronicles his disastrous attempt to become more 'normal' and integrate into society. The book really draws you into the life of this initially unappealing character.
I particularly enjoyed the detailed and humorous portrayal of the creative process. At many points during the book Enderby is struck by inspiration for a poem, and it details the painstaking process by which he creates the poem from initial fleeting thoughts. The book is very well-read with effective use of different tones and accents for the different characters and Enderby's interior monologue.
I'm really looking forward to the rest of the Enderby series.
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- Nicholas O'Brien
- 01-04-20
A sad take comically told
Enderby, a minor poet who is at happiest alone with his words emerges into the wider world.
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