Ben Hur (Abridged) Audiobook

" Hardcore fans would better appreciate the unabridged version, since it keeps in all of Wallace's details. But this isn't bad to get the main body of the story. I've read it about 2-3 times already. "

" I started this book in the summer and found it rather dull. But then school started again, and I realized this book is so much more exciting than textbooks! It was a good book after all, but hard to get into. "

" Lew Wallace did an excellent job bringing his readers to the first century A.D. I loved reading about all the customs, cultures, and ways of the ancient world. This classic wonderfully weaves a great story with Biblical accounts of Jesus, such as healings and the Crucifixion. I enjoyed this immensely and it is far better than the Hollywood version, which changed major plot lines. Everyone, especially Christians, should read this. "

" I give it 3 stars for being so bone-crushingly long. But it was good. Way too Christian for something I would pick out for myself to read. Guess that's why my Aunt gave it to me. "

" Written by the governor of New Mexico! "

" Not as boring as I had feared but not very suspenseful or exciting either. "

" The written story is not as "exciting" as the movie. I think the screenwriters did a great job converting the book to the movie with Charlton Heston. At times the book drags on. But in spite of the slow pace in certain sections of the book, it is still a good read! "

" This is an epic book. I have never watched the movie, so I didn't know what I was getting in to, but it was awesome. Balthazar was by far my favorite character. The words of wisdom that flowed from his mouth were inspiring. It did have the tendency to get a little wordy, but an excellent read! "

" I really loved this book! It was interesting to feel as if you experienced the life of a Jew during the time of Christ. I am especially happy with the way the Mosaic law is portrayed. an excellent read! "

" Very good. Wish - can join him. "

" This is a book you could probably skip the whole first book of, but once you get into it, it is hard to put down. A great read. "

" The book was good, the movie was not. "

" A good read and short easy reading. Good book about life of a Jewish boy/man in the days of Jesus. Good info about the author included at the end too. Very interesting. "

" Finally done. The first half of the book had good moments but was too slow overall. But the second half was great - fast-moving and interesting. I'm glad to be done and free to read other things. "

" It taskes a while for this book to find its main character and it can at times be a bit longwinded, but once you get into the story its quite compelling and interesting. "

" I happen to absolutely adore Ben Hur- what can I say?...He only has two weaknesses,he's attracted to annoying Egyptians and he loves serving a dish of revenge now and then. Dynamic characters, amazing writing, and most importantly a stupendous story line. "

" A captivating saga that will lead the reader to eons ago. Most have seen the movie but if you haven't read Wallace's work, you haven't "seen" Ben Hur. "

" I may try this again someday, but it moved entirely too slowly to hold my interest. I suppose that was to be expected considering its age... "

" Whether or not you liked the movie, the book is incredible. I've read it three times, and I don't reread books much anymore. "

" One of those very rare instances where the movie surpasses the book. "

" This was my favorite book as a kid. I read it 10 times - no joke. It's been a few years since the last time I read it, but I think it's one that withstands the test of time. "

" Loved this book, very exciting to see the mission of Jesus through a bystanders eyes. "

" I don't remember anything except that it was awesome! "

" Was really good at the beginning, then the details started making it excrutiatingly bland. I definately love the story though. Its awesome. I wanna c the movie! "

" I read this long book long ago. "

" I loved this book. "

" I found the interweaving of the Christ story and Ben-Hur's story a bit clumsy. "

" This is a book you could probably skip the whole first book of, but once you get into it, it is hard to put down. A great read. "

" I liked it pretty good, but sometimes it went on and on about stuff that really didn't have much to do with the plot.:P "

" Part of my '50 Classic Books' that is on my nook. The first few chapters have me hooked. "