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    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
    Audiobook (abridged)2 hours

    Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

    Written by Lewis Carroll

    Narrated by Fiona Shaw

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    Fiona Shaw gives a wonderfully fresh reading of Carroll’s classic tale, making his fantastical characters thoroughly believable through an impression of voices. Vivid sound effects together with music by Delius, Parry and Bruckner complete this delightful production.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNaxos Audiobooks
    Release dateJul 1, 1997
    ISBN9789629543853
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    Lewis Carroll

    Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, and photographer. He is especially remembered for bringing to life the beloved and long-revered tale of Alice in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass (1871).

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    • 5/5
      My cosmic bible - One of the greatest children's stories ever written . As Alice says "What is the use of a book without pictures or conversations?" Pure literary magic.
    • 5/5
      Addressing strange and difficult issues as time, size and perspective, transformation and introducing the game theory almost a hundred years before it was presented as a mathematical idea in the conventional way, amongst other philosophically difficult ideas - and then engage children successfully, is a great achievement - leaving the readers of all ages curious about the nature of our existence - as compared to other living matter - as well as the nature of our observation of ourselves and everything outside ourselves. Carroll made a sensible, highly readable, enjoyable story out of (what for most people) is nonsense, no less.Wonderful reading.
    • 3/5
      I recently read this aloud to my child. Oh how I wanted to love it! It is iconic but the language and some of the plot was just too strange for us. We did giggle over the tea party and the croquet game.
    • 4/5
      I think this book is the epitome of English eccentricity, which is why I loved it. There are several stories around the author, one that he was an epileptic, and that the falling down the hole was a description of one of his seizures, another one which my sister insists on was that he was a drug addict, which sort of taints my view of this as a children's book. I prefer to think he was a brilliant man with a vivid imagination, why is that so hard for people to believe? It's the perfect book to read to a child to spark their own imagination and give them a love of books and reading.
    • 5/5
      This is my boyfriend's favorite book, but quickly became one of mine, as well. I think that it was well written, funny, and there's a lot to take from it. In the end, I could go on and on about how much Alice seemed like a little brat, or how the mad tea party is my favorite scene, but that would make this review much bulkier than I would like. However, I would have to say that the story is able to be read over and over, which I have done.
    • 4/5
      From an educational standpoint I do not see Alice in Wonderland fitting into any lesson plan. Lewis Carroll's tale went against the norm of the Victorian Age and created a new heroin in Alice. She is an innocent, unmoved character that children of all kinds will love to read on her silly adventures. Alice goes through a series of events in her dream that do not get her anywhere nor develop her in anyway. Alice purely overcomes Wonderland and it's nonsense. Children can find a sense of reassurance and identity in Alice's story by her ability to overcome Wonderland. A fun tale to read at night, but education wise for children I do not see it's purpose in a classroom. But for a classroom full of college student's Alice is fun to read in to and pick apart.
    • 3/5
      Listened to this on CD. Alice's adventures after she falls down a rabbit hole chasing the white rabbit. She runs into several other characters, the cheshire cat, the queen of hearts, the tortise, and has quite an imaginative adventure in wonderland.
    • 2/5
      An Exercise in Insanity

      This book was insane. The adventures she had and the creatures she met...It all sounded like what a bad acid trip would be like.

      I'm honestly not sure I enjoyed it. This may require a re-read in the future.
    • 4/5
      Delightfully fun, whimsically amusing and what an imagination! Between the outlandish characters, the silly puns and the play with logic, it is easy to see how this book is such a great story for both children and adults. Obviously, a reader needs to love - or at least appreciate - the nonsensical fun to fully enjoy this story, especially given the caricatures and the mayhem that is Wonderland. I can see where some adult readers may revisit this one for nostalgic childhood reasons, but I think I probably appreciate the story more as a adult reader, than I would have reading it as a young girl. Overall, very happy to have finally read this children's classic.
    • 4/5
      It is loaded with lots of literal interpetations of language and crazy dream like twists! Funny, silly, definately entertaining. I think my favorite part was Alice's conversation with the White King.
    • 5/5
      One of the best loved classics of all time, and with good reason. In this fantasy, Alice goes through a rabbit hole and finds herself in a world of wonders. In spite of the wonderful nature of the place, much is also frightening, which makes this an accurate representation of the perils and pitfalls of childhood (and adulthood, too, it might be said). Charming and engaging, this is one for the ages.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic book! Wonderfully illustrated!
    • 5/5
      I have known this story a little, but I had never read this book. So I decided to read it. This book is easy to read and the story isd interesting. I respect Alice's mind because I am easily scared, I do not have the courage to have an adventure. I want to have the curiosity that Alice have.
    • 5/5
      To celebrate the release of Alice Through the Looking Glass, I thought of rereading Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as well. At the thrift store, I've found this beautiful Russian/English edition from 1967 with gorgeous illustrations in black, red and white. A neat addition to my collection! ~ June 2016
    • 3/5
      Classic story that I love to read even more than watching the movie so I can picture things the way I want and give the characters their voices. A must read for all children.
    • 4/5
      I think this is a famous story.So everyone knows this story.I've read this book in Japanese.But read again in English, I could find other point I haven't known.
    • 4/5
      Okay, so we all know this story, most of us know it very well. It's an absurd children's book, and as I listened, I kept thinking about how much my preschool aged granddaughters would love the overall silliness of this classic.

      I listened to the new Audible production performed by Scarlett Johannson. I was very impressed with her ability to change voices, which was so extreme, I wondered how much of it was done in post-production. If it is all her, with no electronic modification, I'm very impressed. Movie directors should be able to utilize her voice skills for so many characters.

      At any rate, the rating is primarily from the performance. Surprisingly, I am not a fan of the story at all (I'm not a fan of absurdist literature - it's like bizarro books today: completely senseless). Oh well, to each his own.

      I'd recommend this for people who enjoy classic children's literature and for those who enjoy hearing a book skillfully read.
    • 3/5
      After reading The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland, I realized I was long overdue for a look at Alice in Wonderland – and what a short little book! And quite perfect for my level of mental energy the morning after a fever (though I didn't finish it all then). Might have to read Through the Looking-Glass, too. More as background & cultural education than as entertainment, though. It's very light and easy reading, but I didn't really find it terribly engaging or interesting. Then again, I've kinda grown out of the target age-group. Still...
    • 2/5
      OK, so maybe I haven't taken enough drugs in my life, but this book was a bit much for me. I enjoyed some of the story, and the wordplay was amusing in parts, but I have a hard time figuring out who this book is meant for. I don't think it's a very good children's story as they won't understand most of what's happening, especially as it pertains to the Mad Hatter and March Hare. I don't think it's a very good story for adults either, as it is fairly simple and doesn't have much of a plot or any character development to speak of. It's fun, but that's about it. This is one of the few books that I've ever felt made a better movie. And whether it's the Disney version, or the one with Johnny Depp, I think both were superior to the book. JMHO.
    • 4/5
      This is a classic must read book for everyone.
    • 5/5
      I once read Alice in Wonderland when I was younger and I thought it was okay. Not amazing, but okay. I reread it now a few years later in this edition and I think it was the illustrations that did it for me. I really enjoyed the story. The pictures brought so much to the story. I would recommend this edition. 5 out of 5 stars.
    • 4/5
      This book is definitely worth reading. I have to admit that it's one book where I've watched the movie first. The book is just as silly and fun and imaginative as the movie. I think it's a story that will continue to be read and reread in the years to come. It's all about being a child and having the power to dream up strange and wonderful worlds. I think it will inspire and enthrall kids. Some of the language is, however, a bit tough so I wouldn't advise reading it to very young children as they might not know what's going on. Great for the older child.
    • 4/5
      I have to say I really enjoyed this. I had read the picture book version as a child but never the full book - and when I read it I thought it was clever clever clever.Its a most dark story of fantasy. The world Alice enters is not a happy space. My favourite chapter was the Mock Turtle, just so very clever.I had a copy with notes attached - this I would recommend as it brings a different dimension to the read.
    • 1/5
      It's a classic. I feel that I should like it, but I just don't.
    • 5/5
      I've never seen the Disney movie, or read the book before this. I wasn't sure what I was getting into. What I found was a very enjoyable read, not dated, full of delightful nonsense, gentle satire, and a perfectly little girl. I can see why this is a classic. Small children will love the nonnensical plot, while older kids and adults will enjoy the puzzles that are cleverly hidden inside the story line. A true classic.
    • 3/5
      I didn't much enjoy Alice's Adventures in Wonderland while I read it (except for the court scene with the King's ridiculous directives; TV shows like Boston Legal are straight out of here!). I especially disliked that Carroll painted himself into corners numerous times and only got out by pulling a new topic out of thin air. And the ending’s device is a frustrating cop-out.Yet, afterward, the story is growing on me. I’m glad to have finally experienced the origins of so many cultural references: the rabbit hole; “Drink Me”/”Eat Me”; the Mad Hatter; the Queen and Knave of Hearts; the rhymes. I suppose, being as logical a thinker as Alice, that I reacted to Wonderland exactly as she did: thinking it was curious, confusing, and frustratingly nonsensical. So, actually, Carroll did an excellent job of putting me there!The book absolutely lends itself to being read aloud -- and with much drama. I think an adult reader would get very much more by delving into an annotated edition.
    • 5/5
      This book is such a classic, how can you not love it! I think this book should be read to all children at some point in their lives, not just watching the movie.
    • 5/5
      I like this story very much! I want to go the wonderland.And I want to see Alice!
    • 3/5
      Alice, a young potentially schizophrenic British lass, is transported to a world of wonder upon following a white rabbit down the rabbit hole. What follows is a disjointed series of events as Alice explores Wonderland, the world of her dreams. Your reaction to this book probably varies based on where you happen to be on life's journey. A small child may view this is to be an amusing story full of talking animals and fantastical situations. Someone a little further on in their years may view this as a handbook of things not to do. For example, if there is a cup on a table with a sign that says "drink me"... don't. If there is a piece of cake next to aforementioned drink with a sign that says "eat me"... don't. Aside from Alice's somewhat poor decision making skills, this is a fun children's classic that everyone should read at least once.
    • 5/5
      This novel and its' counterpart, Through the Looking Glass, form a unique portrayal of fantasy that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Adults may also appreciate the wonderful wordplay and levels of humor that make these books classics. As a result, Lewis Carroll has been one of my favorites for more than fifty years.