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The End of the Affair
- Narrated by: Colin Firth
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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Audie Award Winner, Audiobook of the Year, 2013.
Audie Award Nominee, Best Solo Narration, 2013.
Graham Greene's evocative analysis of the love of self, the love of another, and the love of God is an English classic that has been translated for the stage, the screen, and even the opera house.
Academy Award-winning actor Colin Firth (The King's Speech, A Single Man) turns in an authentic and stirring performance for this distinguished audio release. The End of the Affair, set in London during and just after World War II, is the story of a flourishing love affair between Maurice Bendrix and Sarah Miles. After a violent episode at Maurice's apartment, Sarah suddenly and without explanation breaks off the affair.
This very intimate story about what actually constitutes love is enhanced by Mr. Firth's narration, who said "this book struck me very, very particularly at the time when I read it and I thought my familiarity with it would give the journey a personal slant. I'm grateful for this honor," Firth said when this production was recognized by the Audie Awards as Audiobook of the Year for 2013, "and grateful for the opportunity to narrate one of my favorite stories. A great novel told in the first person makes for the best script an actor could imagine. None better than The End of the Affair.... Theater and film each offer their own challenges and rewards, but narration is a new practice for me and the audiobook performance provides exhilarating possibilities for both actors and listeners. I'm thrilled to be involved in bringing this remarkable work of fiction to a wider audience, and thankful to Audible for offering me the opportunity to perform it and to engage with so many who share my passion for storytelling."
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- Rachel Redford
- 27-07-15
An affair with no end
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This is one of Graham Greene's deeply serious, tortured Catholic novels, this one based on his own affair with a woman to whom he dedicated the novel. Published in 1951, filmed in the 50s, it's set towards the end of the Second World War. Maurice Bendrix is deeply in love with Sarah, the wife of a dull civil servant Henry Miles. Maurice is consumed with jealousy and is desperate for Sarah to leave Henry which her faith cannot allow her to do. So wild does his destructive jealousy become that Maurice has his lover followed, only to find that his 'living rival' is Christ. He is convinced that God has ruined his happiness, just as a harvester destroys a mouse and much of the novel is an analysis of this agony suffered not just by Maurice but also by Sarah who has to face even greater suffering as the story progresses. It's a novel which would not be published today - it is entirely of its time.What makes it such a stunning period piece is Colin Firth's narration. He draws us into the labyrinth of pain suffered by Maurice, Sarah and Henry, so much so that it is a relief to come out into the light when the novel ends.
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- Henna
- 12-11-16
Something else that I anticipated
I chose this book without any preconceptions. It was good, I just wasn't into it.
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- Sue
- 12-06-16
Thoughtful
I chose this rating as I truly enjoyed the whole experience of this reading of Graham Greene's The End of the Affair. A thought provoking story about a man deeply in love but drowning in jealousy at the same time. I picked this audio book as it was read by Colin Firth more than the novel itself and his way of betraying himself as cold to love but that just being a smoke screen to protect himself from the dangers of love and this worked beautifully for this story. It made me smile, laugh and wince at some parts.
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- Mr. R. Jarmain
- 26-06-19
A wonderful thought provoking performance.
This thoughtful masterpiece by Graham Greene is outstanding and the narration by Colin Firth is not only faultless but extremely moving. I have given it the maximum of 5 stars - but it is worth 10! Absolutely superb. I shall listen to it again and again.
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- Valetta
- 01-01-21
Full of wistful negativity
Colin Firth gives an excellent reading. The novel has a very sour tone which I didn't enjoy.
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- Pitts
- 28-02-20
Fascinating!
Most unusual read.
Really about understanding ‘Love’ and ‘hate’ and religious belief.
Great story and read by one of my favourite actors. Colin Firths voice was perfect for such a story. First book for me by G. Green.
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- Yewbarrowclimber
- 11-10-16
Brilliant and haunting
Amazing performance of a profound analysis of grief and loss of love. Highly recommended. A must listen .
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- Helena Frith Powell
- 09-04-17
Fabulously read
Colin Firth reads this brilliantly. The story itself is genius, if a little weakened towards the latter part of the book by all the religious angst. But the affair is perfectly portrayed with all its hatred, lust and longing. Loved it.
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- Caroline
- 06-08-16
I liked it...
I love Colin firths narration, his voice is perfect for this book. The book itself, for me, was hard to keep tuning into as the story line dragged on a little in places.
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- Cillalan
- 19-06-17
Classic rendition told in a very synical way
Colin Firth has the perfect voice for this novel. His synicism is outstanding and thoroughly enjoyable.
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