Well, because he described a person of color as a ``colored person?'' And said she was unkempt? What about the description of the fat woman? Did that offend you, too? (I am only a little more than halfway through at 6 hours, 21 minutes.) What about the sexist remarks that a room was dainty, as befitted a ``lady?'' I suppose you find Mark Twain's works objectionable. They're only in the voice of the times; everyone understands this; it's not furthering prejudice in the world. I don't think I've ever adopted a prejudice based upon a novel? (Although, maybe in the case of historic Russia, the picture of the peasants/lords relationships from reading Gogol, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, I have images of those people that remain undisputed, since I can't time travel.) Edited to add: oh, just encountered the ``southern darkies'' being the best cooks reference. Well, I still think that's just how they talked back then (this was written in 1922.) Would you rather they pretended history didn't happen?
I didn't know one could do that 😳.... is the adjustment an easy thing to explain? No wait. I worked it out for myself. Pretty straight forward! Thank you.
The slowly read of this is so so soooo agonizing that it makes my nerves twitch. Once i increased the speed to x1.25 all is well. As for the story its traditional for the times. Not awful.not wondrous. Just pleasant e'nuff for this cold oct day in rainy Chicago. Yep. M. Il.
@@lilybassiri8866 There's a halfway-house between execrable and very fast, you know! The main problem with this read is that's it's far too _evenly_ paced. There's no variety in pacing at all, which is vital to illustrate change in mood and dynamic shifts, as well as maintain the listener's interest. _Tonally,_ he has a good voice; dramatically, it needs work!
@@221b-Maker-Street tonally - it has no colour, needs to sharpen the cords if you were asking me but as you aren't asking, I can get used to it! Everyone is blessed with a different voice. This subject is actually quite interesting - why do we have different voices; why a mother can recognise her newborn baby's cry from hundreds of crying babies? Maybe there's a research paper on this subject? I'll look it up later. Hmmmm Thank you. 🤔🗣
A classic mystery/detective story in the Sherlock Holmes tradition, the hidden room suggested by the title of this book does not remain a mystery for very long as the book progresses. Written in the first person, the husband of his (Carlton Davies) former lover is found dead one night at the stroke of midnight, and Davies finds his ex-lover standing over the dead body immediately after the shot was fired, with a gun in her hand. It was no secret that she never truly loved her husband, who had blackmailed her into marrying him. The jury ships Ruth to prison, and the stage is set for Davies to locate the right detective for the case, and for a series of events with twists and turns and surprises that will keep the reader guessing who was responsible for this murder. (Summary by Roger Melin)
.For those critical writers, what was the hardest point you faced when making YOUR TH-cam recording? Can you help me locate your rendition of the audio, on TH-cam? Can't seem to find it.... M.
There's something weird going on here, as you've criticised the slow speed of the narrator. Is there something I'm not getting because of the lack of speed? Can you please, reassure me I haven't gone mad! I might be dreaming a lucid dream...
For everyone who wants to speed up this reading, go read the book yourself. It'll be about five times faster. This recording is something he volunteered to do, and is doing very well.
Reading is lovable. But, not the story as a whole. The thinking and mentally of the man narrating the story is not intellectual ! The detective should always be the main character of all detective stories !
Since the moment the shot was heard and the body found, I'd been waiting anxiously for the former fiance to look for the incriminating letter. The fact that he didn't and wasn't man enough to prevent his fiancee from marrying a scoundrel made this story incredibly pathetic so at the 38th minute I stopped listening.
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Americans can't pronounce important. They all seem to say impordant, even professionals like Anderson Cooper. However I find this reader very easy to listen to and I'm very happy that he has made this available
Omg! You all must be deaf toned. Roger is a very horrible performer. He presents no suspense, no direction and basically no emotions at all. Best performer is Scott Bricks, too bad he doesn't perform all audiobooks. I can't believe they actually pay Roger to ruin the readings.
Not tone deaf at all, to each his own, I respect your opinion but why do you have the right to impose your opinion on others? Some people like McDonald's others prefer Burger King, some people like Chinese food and others prefer Italian, doesn't make it wrong nor right, it's simply a matter of preference and that's okay, unless of course one is an opinionated control freak and I say that respectfully, just an opinion.
I highly disagree, what a pity you didn't like, I love listening to his reading, his enunciation is great which is such a relief in today's time, what exactly didn't you like? Just curious. Best to you.
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i love the way roger reads, he doesn't act like he's running a reading race on speed.
Finished this one awhile back because it was recomended to me. Enjoyed it thoroughly. Enjoy this classic murder mysteries.
I really liked the language of the book, the twist of the story and above all the readers style of reading and voice. Perfect!
Thank you so much.
English?
Except the racist stuff?!
Well, because he described a person of color as a ``colored person?'' And said she was unkempt? What about the description of the fat woman? Did that offend you, too? (I am only a little more than halfway through at 6 hours, 21 minutes.) What about the sexist remarks that a room was dainty, as befitted a ``lady?'' I suppose you find Mark Twain's works objectionable. They're only in the voice of the times; everyone understands this; it's not furthering prejudice in the world. I don't think I've ever adopted a prejudice based upon a novel? (Although, maybe in the case of historic Russia, the picture of the peasants/lords relationships from reading Gogol, Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, I have images of those people that remain undisputed, since I can't time travel.) Edited to add: oh, just encountered the ``southern darkies'' being the best cooks reference. Well, I still think that's just how they talked back then (this was written in 1922.) Would you rather they pretended history didn't happen?
Very well read and a good speed, thank you.
One of the best narrators, clear, without the annoying British accent
We r all different. I find American accents grating. Guess it's good thing we get a variety. 🤗🐈😊
Very enjoyable mystery. Really enjoyed it.
I enjoyed the story as well as the reading
1.25x speed made all the difference!
Your like has three likes including me that's not a lot but im happy I got this piece of advice
It really did! Thanks for the tip.
If someone reads too slow I lose focus.
I didn't know one could do that 😳.... is the adjustment an easy thing to explain? No wait. I worked it out for myself. Pretty straight forward! Thank you.
Thank you! It's been a year since you gave the tip, and it's still being appreciated! Helped me greatly!
I enjoyed this very much.
The slowly read of this is so so soooo agonizing that it makes my nerves twitch. Once i increased the speed to x1.25 all is well.
As for the story its traditional for the times. Not awful.not wondrous. Just pleasant e'nuff for this cold oct day in rainy Chicago. Yep.
M. Il.
I think you are accustomed to a very fast life and fast speaking people , in a society where time is scarce. 😊
@@lilybassiri8866 There's a halfway-house between execrable and very fast, you know! The main problem with this read is that's it's far too _evenly_ paced. There's no variety in pacing at all, which is vital to illustrate change in mood and dynamic shifts, as well as maintain the listener's interest.
_Tonally,_ he has a good voice; dramatically, it needs work!
@@221b-Maker-Street hmmm that is correct.
@@221b-Maker-Street tonally - it has no colour, needs to sharpen the cords if you were asking me but as you aren't asking, I can get used to it!
Everyone is blessed with a different voice.
This subject is actually quite interesting - why do we have different voices; why a mother can recognise her newborn baby's cry from hundreds of crying babies?
Maybe there's a research paper on this subject?
I'll look it up later. Hmmmm
Thank you. 🤔🗣
Excellent reader
Well read.
A classic mystery/detective story in the Sherlock Holmes tradition, the hidden room suggested by the title of this book does not remain a mystery for very long as the book progresses. Written in the first person, the husband of his (Carlton Davies) former lover is found dead one night at the stroke of midnight, and Davies finds his ex-lover standing over the dead body immediately after the shot was fired, with a gun in her hand. It was no secret that she never truly loved her husband, who had blackmailed her into marrying him. The jury ships Ruth to prison, and the stage is set for Davies to locate the right detective for the case, and for a series of events with twists and turns and surprises that will keep the reader guessing who was responsible for this murder. (Summary by Roger Melin)
very well read sir.
Great narration & very good book 🏆
Liking it so far Pretty good read
Well read, though I had to set it to 1.5x to speed it up
I keep forgetting about that.
Much better thank you🙌🏾
.For those critical writers, what was the hardest point you faced when making YOUR TH-cam recording?
Can you help me locate your rendition of the audio, on TH-cam? Can't seem to find it....
M.
You don't need to record a video in order to criticize someone who did a bad video
There's something weird going on here, as you've criticised the slow speed of the narrator.
Is there something I'm not getting because of the lack of speed?
Can you please, reassure me I haven't gone mad!
I might be dreaming a lucid dream...
I had listened to 2.5 hrs of this great story. Then I saw the advice on playback speed. Yes. I agree. 1.25 is good. Thanks 😁
I've just started this book and saw the comments. Much better
Dislike Libravox....hoping this wsn't.....still, I found 1.25 better.
Thanks for the tip, muck better.
Yes, Mr Melin is one of the better readers I have encountered throughout the years.
100%
thanks
this is a lovely book and I luv Rogers m voice beautiful. 😁😁
Great speed, but the monotone or lack of too much inflection with changes of character was a bit off putting. Still enjoyed the book.
If anyone thinks the narrator isnt satisfactory, they haven't listened to many librivox stories!
For everyone who wants to speed up this reading, go read the book yourself. It'll be about five times faster. This recording is something he volunteered to do, and is doing very well.
You can change the playback speed too. 🙂
1.25 speed is really good; you'll save 25% of time. And it doesn't sound unnatural.
Wonder about the ads, every 5 min? 🤔
@@E-Kat Premium gets rid of them. Plus I download them and play them in airplane mode so no disturbances too 😁
A life has only so many minutes, speed mode 1.25 is better for me
I actually do.not like the monotone on the reader. There is not change of voice when he changes characters. I find his delivery extremely an annoying
Reading is lovable. But, not the story as a whole. The thinking and mentally of the man narrating the story is not intellectual ! The detective should always be the main character of all detective stories !
Monday
Wednesday 1.25 speed
Since the moment the shot was heard and the body found, I'd been waiting anxiously for the former fiance to look for the incriminating letter. The fact that he didn't and wasn't man enough to prevent his fiancee from marrying a scoundrel made this story incredibly pathetic so at the 38th minute I stopped listening.
Might be a good book but unfortunately the reader makes this hard to listen to.
Mr Davies is a dullard. Mrs Darwin should run hard when she is released 🤣.
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What !! no transgenders ...
Clark Melissa Lopez Michelle White Donna
> your cut...
"dee van" not "die van"
"due Lee" not "dully"
Nuke-lee-are
Terr-Or-ism
Lie-bRa-ry
Ant-arC-tic
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A pompous ass?
Americans can't pronounce important. They all seem to say impordant, even professionals like Anderson Cooper. However I find this reader very easy to listen to and I'm very happy that he has made this available
J2976
Nice reading of a poorly written story !
Omg! You all must be deaf toned. Roger is a very horrible performer. He presents no suspense, no direction and basically no emotions at all. Best performer is Scott Bricks, too bad he doesn't perform all audiobooks. I can't believe they actually pay Roger to ruin the readings.
Not tone deaf at all, to each his own, I respect your opinion but why do you have the right to impose your opinion on others? Some people like McDonald's others prefer Burger King, some people like Chinese food and others prefer Italian, doesn't make it wrong nor right, it's simply a matter of preference and that's okay, unless of course one is an opinionated control freak and I say that respectfully, just an opinion.
Ah, one small point, Neto. The readers at LibriVox are volunteers.
Sometimes readers give too much intonation. I prefer a straight read. This is okay...get off the guy's case.
I LOVE HIS READING . HE IS VERY PLEASING TO HEAR
Boring
THIS WAS AWEFUL! NOT WORTH LISTENING TO....THE READER WAS TERRIBLE & SO WAS THE STORY!
I highly disagree, what a pity you didn't like, I love listening to his reading, his enunciation is great which is such a relief in today's time, what exactly didn't you like? Just curious. Best to you.
What a terrible story teller.