In fact, I'm convinced, though I haven't put it to the test yet, that this book must have a woman's voice, though written by a man and not exclusive in female and male characters. I got it into my head that I required a female voice for this book. So, why do I hate it so? Perhaps I'm just a bit thick, but it was not until today that I thought to listen to samples of other narrators reading it. In fact the first book reader I know to whom I mentioned my list of classic books to read, said that it was his favorite book of all books he'd read. The reason I want to read it to begin with is the fact that I found it appearing at the number one place on several online lists of the greatest books ever written. All the way through to two-thirds done, I thought it was the book I hated, but kept going because this book is so highly esteemed by so many people. Vance's narration on other titles, those with male primary characters as it happens, I just couldn't stand this book with him reading it. I trudged, and struggled, and persevered through this version with Simon Vance narrating.
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