Bel Ami (Abridged) Audiobook

" I read this as research for my novel My Phantom: The Memoir of Christine Daaé. I needed to get a feel for the time and place -- 1880 Paris -- and the fiction of Guy de Maupassant was a wonderful way to start. "

" Classics May, 2010. Very French story from the author of the short story "The Diamond Necklace." "

" Started reading the project gutenberg version, and realised (after reading far too much) that the translation leaves a whole lot to be desired. Will now start with this version, which seems much more promising. "

" Another book that gives me that love/hate relationship. "

" I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It seemed to start in a basic, elementary language, but as the plot became more intense, the writing became more complex. The story drew me in, even as I found George to be a despicable character. "

" very slow start...but was interesting how it all ended up. "

" It was a little difficult to read being that it was based in the 1800s and it based in France. All in all was a good read and will definitely read it again. "

" George Duroy... El villano mas bueno. Es primera vez q ganan los malos, sin duda... perturbador "

" it feels remarkably contemporary. A quick, easy read about a real jerk! "

" All in all an easy read but pretty lame. I guess even the 1880's published some stinkers. Nothing compelled me to care for any of the characters and there was really nothing intriguing to the story. "

" Georges Duroy (roi) means king...king of cheating, lies and irony. I flew through the book and REALLY appreciated the fact that it was short, sweet and timeless in nature. Ironically, I have met gold diggers like George...NOT cool! I am just glad it wasn't me they were dating! lol "