Rob Roy (Abridged) Audiobook

" This was a difficult read. I'm glad I finished it, as some of the plot twists near the end were entertaining. But, this was such an unnecessarily long book, leaving one to wonder if Walter Scott was paid by the word. I also had difficulty following the plot and wording at times. I don't think I'll attempt anymore Scott anytime soon. "

" I really wanted to like this one. The novel's a classic and relates to Scotland and my family history, but I couldn't make it through. I even bought a Scots/English dictionary but I just couldn't stick it out long enough for the plot to grab me. "

" Purchased this book while in Edinborough and read much during my short time in Scotland. Ahhh! "

" The title is a bit of a misnomer, but "The Adventures of Francis Osbaldistone" does not quite have the same ring. Scott collates the legendary persona of Rob Roy Macgregor and sends him to the aid of a romantic Englishman swindled by an evil cousin. It is interesting that he does not whitewash Rob Roy of his blackmail and violence, but passes his worst crimes on to the head of his wife, Helen. Purely as a novel, I don't think this is a great work. As a misty-eyed evocation of the noble savage Highland Scotland, that has given a nation its identity, it has a resonance far beyond its initial scope. I finished this while in Edinburgh within sight of the magnificent monument to Scott himself. For a second or two, I almost regretted not being Scottish. "

" This book was boring. This book had 500 pages that did not really talk about anything. One thing that I liked about this book was that it sounded like two different books. The beginning talks about the time that Francis spends at Osbaldistone hall, where he learns that there are undisclosed secrets. Then the book becomes more active and the narrator becomes more active too. "

" liked it enough to rent the movie :) "

" I felt so sorry for Rob Roy, there he was, trying to mind his own business, and wham, he's in the thick of it, fighting for justice and fairness from not only the Sassanachs, but also his own people, "

" Didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did. First I have read of Sir Walter Scott and will soon be reading 'Waverly'. Looking forward to it as his writing is just fabulous: painting scenes you can see in your mind's eye. Very poetical and eloquent! "

" Enjoyed it, but the long sections of dialogue in scarcely decipherable dialect gave me quite the headache. "

" I read that one after seeing the movie, unfortunately. The general tone is really different, and I had a difficult time getting rid of the movie's strong visuals. My fault, for this is a great book. "

" I think its just me. Authors from this era lose me with all their description. It's me, not Sir Walter. "

" I began reading this novel back in college for my Brit Lit class and I thought I was going to die. I am not one for action and brawny men defending their country. I never finished it, it was so hard to try to get through the dialect, but I think I will give it another shot. "

" A bit heavy-going in places but not a bad read if you like your nineteenth-century novels. Most of the dialogue is in Scottish dialect which gets a bit wearing. "

" I dig Scotland, but I found it odd that the book seemed to have little to do with Rob Roy. "

" The Scottish dialect can take quite a while to get through but it really is a wonderful book if you're into stories with a whole lot of adventure and romance. Sir Walter Scott employs beautiful imagery in Rob Roy and you will feel as though you're actually in the Scottish Highlands yourself. "

" If you've never read Scott, I suggest him. He writes great and exciting adventure novels that also give you a glimpse into history. I finished it and I don't recommend it. The whole point of Scott is romantic and rip-roaring adventure. This one isn't so rip-roaring. "Waverly" is way better. "

" I had the audiobook, and I gave up after 3 hours. It just wasn't interesting enough to get my attention yet, and that was a long enough try. "

" Watch the movie, with Liam Neeson. Good flick. "

" A very challenging read for me because of all the Scottish dialect. I can't believe it was a sensation when it was first published. Those readers were much more patient and perhaps more literate than I am!! I intend to try again, but not right now! "

" I'd never read Sir Walter Scott, so now I can say I did. It was okay, I guess. Not that enthusiastic about him. I've heard good things about his Waverly novels, so maybe later I'll explore them. "

" I guess I was expecting more... everything. More plot, more action, more relatable characters. I was a bit disappointed. "

" It gave me a headache but I guess that just means I shouldn't move to Scotland. Or try to understand English political history. "