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The Nick Adams Stories Audiobook
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From one of the 20th century's greatest voices comes the complete chronological anthology of his short stories featuring Nick Adams, Ernest Hemingway's memorable character, as he grows from child to adolescent to soldier, veteran, writer, and parent—a sequence closely paralleling the events of Hemingway's life.
The complete collection of Ernest Hemingway's Nick Adams two dozen stories are gathered here in one volume, grouped together according to the major time periods in the protagonist's life. Based on Hemingway's own experiences as a boy and as a member of the Red Cross ambulance corps in World War I. The collection follows Nick's life as a child to parent, along with soldier, veteran, and writer and feature some of Hemingway's earliest work such as "Indian Camp" and some of his best-known short stories, including "Big Two-Hearted River." Perfect for longtime Hemingway fans and as an introduction to one of America's most famous writers.
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"The Nick Adams stories are a collection of short stories about Nick Adams, a semi-autobiographical character, that span several decades. At times, I got the impression that Nick Adams in one story was not always the same person as Nick Adams in the next story because they are are very episodic. Each story stands on its own. I personally enjoyed the childhood stories far more than the adult stories, but I did enjoy them all. Hemingway also has a lovely, direct, yet descriptive writing style that makes for fast-paced reading."
— Samara (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Keach gives Adams the soft-spoken voice of an innocent, a tone that remains a constant even as the character encounters the realities of living, including hit men and the horrors of war. Keach expertly illuminates the way Hemingway’s simple prose expresses something deeper. In stories like ‘Big Two-Headed River,’ Keach’s narration reveals the hidden complexity of the author’s style. Keach’s voice often carries a nostalgic tone that makes the stories feel personal. These stories are familiar to many, but Keach’s fresh reading is superb.”
— AudioFile
The Nick Adams Stories Listener Reviews
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" Semi-autobiographical.. "
— Babs, 2/20/2014 -
" Every boy should read this book. "
— David, 2/18/2014 -
" Flawless! "
— Laura, 2/18/2014 -
" To be honest, this book was poorly written, aand I would have expected more from such a famous author. The bridging from chapter to chapter was absent, and I often found myself confused. I don't think it has any redeeming qualities, so I stopped reading on about page 270. Worse still, it had so many swear words in every sentence (a VERY colorful vocabulary), that it could give you a heart attack. For a time we had to read it out loud, and we had to beep out words more than talk! I do not recommend it to anyone. "
— Clare, 2/17/2014 -
" I read it very fast and kept getting characters confused. Different people play the same role in different stories and some people carry over while others do not. Very masculine, stark and nature centered like I always heard Hemingway's writing described. However, simple observations and small descriptions reveal deep emotions. It's kind of the way a guy talks about his feelings without becoming to vulnerable. "
— Brigid, 2/12/2014 -
" Never been a big Hemingway fan -- much prefer his contemporary Fitzgerald. But the clean feel of these Nick Adams stories has a certain appeal. Papa uses his customary minimalist style ("Nick saw fish. It was good.") but I really like "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place." So did Joyce! "
— Amy, 2/10/2014 -
" the readable, approachable hemingway "
— Barbara, 1/26/2014 -
" Beautiful stripped down language. Great vivid setting depiction. Great characters and dialogue Great story arcs that leave you thinking. Great control of tone and mood. Great. "
— Malrubius, 1/21/2014 -
" Makes me really want to go trout fishing... "
— Kyle, 1/14/2014 -
" I read half of this and wasn't really too excited about it. The novel is about Nick Adams, a fictional character, but is based on Hemingway's experienced in Michigan. "
— Bethany, 1/6/2014 -
" I really enjoyed all of the references to Northern Michigan! "
— Amy, 1/1/2014
About Ernest Hemingway
Edoardo Ballerini, an American actor, director, film producer, and multiaward–winning narrator. He has won several Audie Awards for best narration, including for 2019’s Best Male Narrator of the Year. He was named by Booklist as winner of their 2023 Voice of Choice Award, and was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine in 2019. He has narrated over two hundred audiobooks, from classics to modern masters, from bestsellers to the inspirational, from Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners to spine-tingling series, and much more. In television and film, he is best known for his roles in A Murder at the End of the World, The Sopranos, 24, I Shot Andy Warhol, Dinner Rush, and Romeo Must Die. He is also trained in theater and continues to do much work on stage.
About Stacy Keach
Stacy Keach is perhaps best known for his portrayal of hard-boiled detective Mike Hammer. He played Ken Titus on the sitcom Titus, Warden Henry Pope in the hit series Prison Break, and has been seen in numerous film and stage productions. He won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Ernest Hemingway and starred as Richard Nixon in the US National Tour of Frost/Nixon. His performance in the title role of King Lear has received international acclaim.