Ragtime Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I read it when I was 13, and I still think it's one of the finest American novels. I've read and enjoyed a few of Doctorow's books since then, but none compares to this, my first love. "

" I read this back in college and I've been meaning to pick it up again. I remember it being really interesting. "

" This was a really fabulous read. I don't know what I can really say about it. Certainly Doctorow has skill. I suppose it's unremarkably remarkable. Which is a good thing. Mostly. In any case, an enjoyable read. Entertaining. Pick it up. "

" The book was kind of interesting, although it really did not catch my attention and i did not look forward to continuing reading "ragtime". Some chapters kept me locked in waiting for the conclusions,whereas other chapters were so boring and i felt as though the chapters dragged and went on forever "

" I read this as an assignment in my first english class in college. I loved the way E. L. Doctorow wove history with a fictional story and had it run together so seamlessly. I really enjoyed this book. "

" I loved it. Extremely entertaining. "

" While the writing is like a journalistic report, the way the stories intersect is what makes this a great novel. "

" As Jameson suggested, Doctorow treats history as a plaything. JP Morgan being humbled by his nose and meeting with racist Ford was golden, the meltingpot family at the end was hokey. "

" SIX WORD REVIEW: America as narrator. Historical characters alive. "

" Good historical fiction with a mix of real and made-up characters in turn of the century (early 1900s) New York. "

" Great book. I love how he is able to put you deep in the minds of the characters. I also like the lack of quote marks. "

" I learned about life in the NY City area at the turn of the 20th century through the colorful characters in the novel. Very original. "

" One of my top ten novels of all time - a fabulous book! "

" flowing ideas with rich imagery . . . so comfortable to read! "

" I enjoyed this book almost as much as I enjoyed the musical. I could hear the music in the background as I read certain lines from the novel. "

" i mean, he's a fantastic writer, and i a pleasure to read, mostly. still, something overwhelming here that wasn't the case with his later work as much. "

" Very well written and engaging. "

" A beautiful work of historical fiction. "

" Great sweeping twenties and thirties novel about sexuality, revolution, etc. "

" One of my all-time favorites. I looked at this again, recently, and was reminded about the thrilling blend of history with fictional characters. And, although the film version was quite good - nothing equals the book. "

" My first introduction to Doctorow. He's a masterful novelist, and this book is completely absorbing in the ways in which he links human drama to the politics and social milieu of the early twentieth century. I totally recommend! "

" Very unusual novel, as for me, but I liked it. The accurate description of that time. Sometimes it was hard enough to concentrate because of many different stories being told simultaneously but nevertheless this book is worth reading. "

" Thankfully, I remember little of this novel. "

" The true story of this country told with artistry, perspicacity and great humor. Probably the best book I've ever read. "

" Good read but something missing for me. "

" A very slow read at first, but it gains momentum fast. Learning about the Harlem Renaissance, it brought a lot of insight that even I, a Harlem native, would find entertaining. For a pick up and read, i wouldn't recommend but as a book to learn about the time, i highly recommend it. "

" This book is very interesting. It is a book about life was during the old days. I would recommend this book because it was catch your attention. I had a great time reading Ragtime and comparing it to one of my school's field trip. "

" i mean, he's a fantastic writer, and i a pleasure to read, mostly. still, something overwhelming here that wasn't the case with his later work as much. "

" Certainly one of the finest books I've ever read. Doesn't happen very often. Not long ago I read a book called Carter Beats the Devil: that was very good, and it wants to be this book when it grows up. "

" One of the best novels I've read in a long time. Packs so much about race, class, gender, ethnicity and more into a relatively short book. "

" Still reading it and so far I like the book. "