The Thirty-Nine Steps Audiobook

" Fantstic and really holds up- considering it was written so long ago. One can see the influence it has had over the mystery genre. "

" A little hard to read at times, with 1915 British slang, but good story! "

" Sometime earlier this year I was watching BBC, which is a PBS production network that specializes in period dramas and they were airing a mini series called The 39 Steps.Right after watching the mini drama I did some research on the actual book since I completely relished the drama.Form then on I have been reading Richard Hannay's journey. "

" Exciting for those who enjoy Hitchcock and espionage! "

" I was a bit disappointed with this to be honest. I grew up with the 1978 film with Robert Powell, and I don't mind that the plot is different, but it just wasn't as exciting either, and also rather confusing for my poor tiny brain. "

" I wanted to read this book as I had heard it was different from every movie version I've seen - and it certainly is! There's no handcuffed girl being dragged to a hotel, there's no girls in this book at all! It's just John Hannay spending a month travelling around Scotland by train, car, bike and on foot trying to learn the truth about the allegations made by Spanner or Spinner, the man was is later found murdered in his apartment. This book was written prior to WWI. It's not as easy read as the terms used are a little dated from modern usage. "

" I enjoyed the play more (seeing it vs reading the story) "

" This book got me thinking about the way technology has developed over the years - to such a degree that a story like this could not really happen in the modern age. The main character would have been caught on so many CCTV cameras, and mobile phones would have been buzzing..... Not having modern communications made it possible to have chase stories like this, and whilst it's probably a bit far fetched even still it's all good fun. "

" A jolly fine romp old chap...! "

" A LOT of fun, this classic spy story is a fast-paced adventure that never lets up. The hero's ability to blend into the landscape and transform himself into other personas as he avoids the bad guys is fascinating. A first class adventure story. "

" an old story. a movie. and still a good mystery story. b j harrison reading. excellent job. totally enjoyed this short fiction. "

" One of the grand-daddies of the spy thriller genre, and still one of the best. One day someone will actually film the novel without taking too many liberties, but until that day my favourite version is still the 1979 one with Robert Powell and David Warner. "

" So dated and yet still enjoyable. "

" This is my favourite book in the world. A Must read. "

" Found out about this book after seeing the Hitchcock film (which can be downloaded from archive.org). The writing style definitely dates the book, but it is short and fast-paced. "

" I did enjoy this book but I was left wondering what the plan was that set to destroy England. To me, it was clear. The narrative was engaging if a little unbelievable. Can't wait to watch the films to see how it was interpreted. "

" Great murder mystery/detective caper. Exciting and short, perfect for a sunny afternoon. "

" Although the overarching structure is the same, and so are the protagonist and a few of the incidents, this is pretty astonishingly different from both the Hitchcock film and the recent Masterpiece adaptation. There is no silly love interest subplot at all (thank goodness). Not surprisingly, I found the film superior in creating suspense. "

" Despite an uncanny amount of spelling errors sloshed all over my edition, I found this an extremely good read. Hannay is a working-class concoction of two parts Bond and three parts Poirot dashed with some vulnerability, adding a tangibility to his escapades. Conversely, the story lacks a grain or so of plausibility at times, but much less so than in either Christie's or Flemming's far-fetched capers. If you like Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda, 39 steps is required reading. "

" one of the best thrillers i have ever read "

" Hair-raising adventure from back in the day. Holds up well. "

" Pretty dull, on the whole. I saw the movie first, though, which I usually try to avoid, so as to not have preconcieved notions. In this case I didn't even know there was a book, so it wasn't completely intentional. Still, the movie was much better. "

" A fun, if somewhat silly, book written in 1915. It's a great period piece of the spy/espionage genre. "

" I have not actually read this book, but I have seen it put into a play. My mother was skeptical about how this story could be put on stage, but after having seen it, it was very well done. I loved the story and think that the intrigue involved was very thought out; highly recommended. "

" Good spy book, short and sweet and enjoyable with great description of scotland countryside...definitly worth a read! "

" I thought this was rather well written. Perhaps because I've read quite a bit of Sherlock Holmes, I was not very impressed with the way the book went but still an interesting read. Will attempt to read the entire Hannay series "

" Enjoyable mystery thriller that takes place in the early 1900's "

" Really enjoyed this - while some holes in the plot, some references which clearly indicate that it is definitely of it's age, and a good amount of unfeasability, nonetheless it had me turning each page in order to find out what happens. "

" This book is are really interasting. the story started with main charactor were bored. "

" The first of the Richard Hannay books - great read, great fun! "

" Early spy thriller. The problem is most of the book describes a chase of the hero across the moors of Scotland and very little about the foreign plot he's trying to stop.It's a fast read and the beginning is a good hook. "

" Loved it. I had seen the BBC movie and really wanted to read the book. I enjoyed the book. A quick read with a good mystery. "

" I suppose this was once considered 'a mans book'but I love the 'lose yourself' pacy adventure, the tension and the twists. John Buchans' books generaly are quite enjoyable and exciting, though very archaic in style. "

" Hannay is insufferable, but don't let this lightweight story prevent you from viewing the Hitchcock retelling. One of those rare instances when the movie outshines the book. "

" It was one of the most amazing and thrilling books I have ever read! "

" Buchan is fantastic. Re-reading the first two adventures of Richard Hannay before I get into The Three Hostages and Mr. Standfast. "

" I bought this book when I saw the play on Broadway several years ago. It is a fast and active read, fun and well written. I'd like to read more by Buchan. "

" Second read. Didn't enjoy it quite as much. Interesting but not as suspenseful. "

" What an adventure, I could not put this down...John Buchan has quite an imagination. This was truly a hidden gem! "

" This is a highly-regarded proto-thriller about a guy who through happenstance gets tied up in an elaborate plot to steal defence secrets from England. It depends very heavily on coincidences, too many really to seem anything other than desperate. I'd say this one hasn't aged well. "

" good thriller. Not my usual genre but I enjoyed this. The protagonist is a good character. I liked the Hitchcock movie adaptation as well. "

" When I re-read this classic last year I was disappointed. Hannay's adventures were much tamer than those he was given in the film and the ending felt flat. It seemed very dated. "

" For its genre, it's a great romp. "

" Fun fast read...more of a 7 out of 10 but enjoyed. "

" an old story. a movie. and still a good mystery story. b j harrison reading. excellent job. totally enjoyed this short fiction. "

" Interested book that the Hitchcock movie of the same name was made from. Buchan writes a good thriller. "

" Well, at least it was short! "

" Yeah it's a bit repetitive, but it did introduce the expression "my hat!" as a sign of amazement to my vocabulary, and there are plenty of lolsome Dreaded Hun moments too. "

" Yeah it's a bit repetitive, but it did introduce the expression "my hat!" as a sign of amazement to my vocabulary, and there are plenty of lolsome Dreaded Hun moments too. "

" Yeah it's a bit repetitive, but it did introduce the expression "my hat!" as a sign of amazement to my vocabulary, and there are plenty of lolsome Dreaded Hun moments too. "

" Yeah it's a bit repetitive, but it did introduce the expression "my hat!" as a sign of amazement to my vocabulary, and there are plenty of lolsome Dreaded Hun moments too. "

" Fun adventure book suggested to me by a bookstore clerk in Antigua. Good break-up between some more serious reads. "

" A short novel from a best-selling author of espionage novels. The story takes place right before World War I. It was adapted into a famous Alfred Hitchcock movie from 1935, but the story is quite different. Utterly unbelievable, but quite entertaining. "

" Fun adventure book suggested to me by a bookstore clerk in Antigua. Good break-up between some more serious reads. "

" A short novel from a best-selling author of espionage novels. The story takes place right before World War I. It was adapted into a famous Alfred Hitchcock movie from 1935, but the story is quite different. Utterly unbelievable, but quite entertaining. "

" Fun adventure book suggested to me by a bookstore clerk in Antigua. Good break-up between some more serious reads. "

" A short novel from a best-selling author of espionage novels. The story takes place right before World War I. It was adapted into a famous Alfred Hitchcock movie from 1935, but the story is quite different. Utterly unbelievable, but quite entertaining. "

" Fun adventure book suggested to me by a bookstore clerk in Antigua. Good break-up between some more serious reads. "

" A short novel from a best-selling author of espionage novels. The story takes place right before World War I. It was adapted into a famous Alfred Hitchcock movie from 1935, but the story is quite different. Utterly unbelievable, but quite entertaining. "

" It’s not high literature – but, by George, it’s entertaining! "

" It’s not high literature – but, by George, it’s entertaining! "

" It’s not high literature – but, by George, it’s entertaining! "

" It’s not high literature – but, by George, it’s entertaining! "

" So dated and yet still enjoyable. "

" So dated and yet still enjoyable. "

" So dated and yet still enjoyable. "

" So dated and yet still enjoyable. "

" Loved it. I had seen the BBC movie and really wanted to read the book. I enjoyed the book. A quick read with a good mystery. "

" Loved it. I had seen the BBC movie and really wanted to read the book. I enjoyed the book. A quick read with a good mystery. "

" Loved it. I had seen the BBC movie and really wanted to read the book. I enjoyed the book. A quick read with a good mystery. "

" Loved it. I had seen the BBC movie and really wanted to read the book. I enjoyed the book. A quick read with a good mystery. "

" Pretty dull, on the whole. I saw the movie first, though, which I usually try to avoid, so as to not have preconcieved notions. In this case I didn't even know there was a book, so it wasn't completely intentional. Still, the movie was much better. "

" Pretty dull, on the whole. I saw the movie first, though, which I usually try to avoid, so as to not have preconcieved notions. In this case I didn't even know there was a book, so it wasn't completely intentional. Still, the movie was much better. "

" Pretty dull, on the whole. I saw the movie first, though, which I usually try to avoid, so as to not have preconcieved notions. In this case I didn't even know there was a book, so it wasn't completely intentional. Still, the movie was much better. "

" Pretty dull, on the whole. I saw the movie first, though, which I usually try to avoid, so as to not have preconcieved notions. In this case I didn't even know there was a book, so it wasn't completely intentional. Still, the movie was much better. "

" i read this book when i was in the 7th grade, i really liked it and read it several times it talks about the adventures of Richard Hanny the book is so lovely and interesting <br/> <br/> "

" i read this book when i was in the 7th grade, i really liked it and read it several times it talks about the adventures of Richard Hanny the book is so lovely and interesting <br/> <br/> "

" i read this book when i was in the 7th grade, i really liked it and read it several times it talks about the adventures of Richard Hanny the book is so lovely and interesting <br/> <br/> "

" i read this book when i was in the 7th grade, i really liked it and read it several times it talks about the adventures of Richard Hanny the book is so lovely and interesting <br/> <br/> "