Oedipus Rex (Abridged) Audiobook

" I thought this play was good. There were some moments in here where the story pulls you into the play. I thought the characters were carefully crafted. This play exhibits many features of the Greek culture. The ending was a big surprise to me. "

" I did not care for Oedipus Rex it was not a very good play to read and in my opinion a waste of time I would defiantly not choose this to read outside of school. I do not enjoy these kinds of books or plays I think they are confusing and unnecessary. The writing style was a little difficult to understand at times and not relatable at all to our lives or at least I would hope not. There are many vivid descriptions like her field was double plowed. It has a very good attention grabber and plot line of the story. The unusual proficy that a son would be born and kill his father who is the king and marry his mom but didnt know it is an excellent engadging factor of this play. Although this story was not my favorite I do like the lenght of this it was ideal to read it aloud and not with on other person or as homework because it allowed us to ask questions and discuss things we didnt understand. "

" It's a classic tragedy play, I think it's great. It keeps you guessing while telling you everything. Can be hard to read, but if you take it slow and take the time to look up what the words mean, it's understandable. "

" The classic story of a Greek tragedy, about how unavoidable fate can be. "

" Worth reading for it's history (and figuring out exactly what an Oedipus complex is)- but as romantic as we all are about these ancient texts, they don't stand up to modern literature in complexity, readability, depth of narrative or character. "

" I like the varied pacing that seems to typify Sophocles' style. The snatches of rapid back-and-forth dialogue feel modern and lively. But this plot was overstuffed for my taste, and was sordid to the point where it made "Medea" look almost quaint. There's something for everyone here: divine curses that afflict whole lands; terrible fates that can't be escaped; seers who know more than they wish to reveal; back-firing acts of kindness; squabbling and paranoia; exile; suicide and self-mutilation...and, of course, the patricide and incest Freud has long since made us associate with the name "Oedipus." Reading the source material, so many years after learning about the "Oedipus complex" was interesting. The story had many other virtues, too. However, the order of events felt awkward to me, and there was just too much stuff crammed into one short play. "

" In response to Ms. Boyd Zenner of Charlottesville's underwhelming ratings of the father of western tragedy, I now mount a Sophoclean juggernaut of five-star bequeathments. "

" Much better than I thought it would be. Not the kind of book I normally read, but I didn't actually hate it. Kind of gruesome... "

" I do not understand how anyone can give less than 5 stars to this masterpiece. Simply fascinating and intense beyond words. You can feel the character's pain, hear his thoughts, you become Oedipus himself. "

" I waivered between 3 or 4 stars on this one - it's such a classic. I remember being so amazed at how the whole thing turns out. "

" I can't remember if I read this in high school or college, but I remember the story clearly enough (with certain scenes well branded into my brain) that it has to be a good one to be that memorable! "

" This was one of the hardest reads. I didn't enjoy the writing at all in this particular writing, but I was forced to read it for my theater course. It was an okay read, but I would not want to subject someone else to this book. It is very sad and horrible, in my opinion. "

" This book was interesting, yet slightly disturbing and confusing. "

" This play was my introduction to, interestingly, Jungian theory. We discussed Freud, too, of course, but I'd learned about him before. Jung is way cooler than Freud. And this play is way cooler with Jung. "

" Sophocles understood that to see his name in print he would have to appeal to the masses with a base, electrifying tale of love, lust, revenge, and redemption (or not). "

" Reread this today, teaching Madeleine's humanities class. Had fun discussing fate vs. free will with kids. "

" this story is messed up! but deffinatley worth reading "

" It has been a long time, but as I reacall it is actually quite an interesting story. I even saw the play and thought it was really good. "

" Tragic so tragic poor Oedipus. "

" interesting play about fate. they say that you often meet your fate on the path you take to avoid it, this is an ancient illustration of that proverb. "

" Love the irony, but not the whole ripping out your eyeballs thing Gross :S "

" Well written. There's alot of intertwining of fates, but everything that is goin on is so obvious. There is alot of dramatic irony. "

" AP Lit - senior year required reading "

" For me it's about a 3.5. I did enjoy the play itself, but I read it for my english class, and we overdid it. That's the only reason I brought it down a bit. Other than that though, it is a good play, especially because I could understand it! "

" Had to read this twice, both in my General Studies class and Greek & Roman studies. Found it interesting. Somewhat disturbing how he returns to his mother's womb... definitely thought provoking. "

" just fantastic! this book was the first litereary book that actually incited interest within me. Every student, no matter the age, will find this disturbing story enticing and spicy! "

" Much better than I thought it would be. Not the kind of book I normally read, but I didn't actually hate it. Kind of gruesome... "

" For classical structure, there is no better play. But Oedipus is totally a dick. "

" Eh, necessary to read, but not particularly enjoyable. Prose isn't very inspiring, we all know the story so most of its intended emotional impact is lost. "