Tim Curry is a genius

I had read the book as a child, and Jules Verne is a master of course. But what makes this an absolute delight is the mischievous, sarcastic, subtle irony that Tim Curry's performance gives. An absolute delight!

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great performance, classic story.

Tim Curry created a very good performance of this story.

As the title of the book suggests this story is about the joruney and holds little in comparison with the Brendan Fraiser film.

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A true classic

A very enjoyable classic story. The narration is excellent. A true fantasy to escape into.

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Interesting story

Never had read this book, but to hear Tim Curry read it, was a joy, most enjoyable time spent love Tim Curry

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well written, well read

i really enjoyed the story as read and found it engaging and rich. Thanks to a thoughtfully narrated read through

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Very fun story, but beware if you speak Danish!

The story is super engaging and fun, and the narration is great...with the exception that, although there are Danish names and dialogue throughout the novel, apparently no one bothered to tell the narrator how to pronounce them! I'm just learning the language as a foreigner, and it even grated on my ears. The accents of those characters were really hokey as well. It didn't ruin the listen for me, but it was pretty annoying the whole way through. So if that will bother you, keep looking for a different version!

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Tim works wonders with unpromising material.

Fair to say this novel has not weathered well. It's unlikely that Jules Verne had even a sketchy understanding of the science of his day. His premise is therefore ludicrous, put that aside many a novel has overcome similar difficulties. Where I got completely lost was with the characters. Axel the narrator is a complete basket case, his dubious opinions are eclipsed by his frequent manic-depressive episodes peppered with hallucinations and occasional swooning. His uncle is a little more physically robust, but is similarly inconsistent, emotionally incontinent one minute, repressed the next.
I cannot praise Tim Curry enough, he used his incredible vocal talents to rescue this drivel and deliver a masterclass in voice acting.

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Classic science fiction

One of the earliest works of science fiction, Jules Verne creates a fantastical subterranean world in this classic adventure. Along with his nephew Axel and Danish eiderdown hunter, Hans, eccentric Professor Lidenbrock, charts a course to the planet's core, with only the occasional clue left by sixteenth-century explorer Arne Saknussemm to guide him.

The audiobook is narrated by that master of silver-tonguery, Tim Curry, whose variety of accents are by turns hilarious and impressive. The language does occasionally get a little over-technical, particularly when the Professor is explaining his theories, but otherwise it’s a rollicking good tale that shows off Verne’s fantastic imagination (the book was first published in 1864).

Classic sci-fi at its best.

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Tim Curry rocks

What did you like most about Journey to the Center of the Earth: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry?

Tim Curry's narration. As an actor I felt he gave the book greater depth than some other narrators.

What other book might you compare Journey to the Center of the Earth: A Signature Performance by Tim Curry to, and why?

Still thinking about that one

What does Tim Curry bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

A depth to each of the characters, and a rich voice that's easy on the ear.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I haven't read any Jules Verne before but loved the experience of the language used in it's own time frame.

Any additional comments?

I'll definately be looking out for other Tim Curry narrated books, and more Jules Verne as well.

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Meh.

I really enjoyed the BOOK...just not this version of the audiobook. I tried (very hard) to follow this version along with my printed copy (different version though) and found it almost impossible. This audiobook is more modern with it's text I'm sad to say and that makes it harder to listen to. I nearly gave up early but held out to the end for want of hearing an improvement. Sad to say it never did in my opinion.

I'm not sure if the audiobook was spoilt by the narrator or the adaptation of the book. I wouldn't recommend it personally but each to their own.

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