The Efficiency Expert
Gelesen von Delmar H Dolbier
Edgar Rice Burroughs
(4,691 Sterne; 259 Bewertungen)
Our hero, Jimmy Torrance, Jr., has a hard time finding suitable employment after a brilliant (athletically, at least) college career, despite all kinds of assistance from his friends in the underworld and the wealthy and sophisticated young woman with whom he falls in love. Set in contemporary America, mostly Chicago, this 1921 short novel is one of a handful of Burroughs' works that does not take us to a fantasy or an exotic setting. (Delmar H. Dolbier) (5 hr 11 min)
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Santana
(5 Sterne)
Firstly, thank you for the excellent naration. Secondly, my goodness, what an excellent story from E.R.B. This is an absolutely must read, or listen, as the case may be. I found myself chuckling and laughing out loud repeatedly throughout this narration due to the outstanding character observations, situations, and conversations expressed within this dark hilarious tale. I think this story epitimizes the underappreciated genius of Mr. Burroughs.
WOW
Brett Miller
(5 Sterne)
A true hidden gem. This doesn't have the popularity of Tarzan, John Carter, Pellucidar, or even the mad king; but it is easily Burroughs best work in regards to characters. Set in Chicago, and filled with well developed personalities. Society and the underworld mesh into a great story. absolute must read.
ken lunstrum
(4,5 Sterne)
A splendid narration of a very good story. The near raider does a fantastic job with all the voices.
unexpected and excellent
Akku
(5 Sterne)
This wasn’t what I’d expected. I expected Tarzan or war lords on mars or something. I read nothing before it started. So it was all new to me. It started off a little bit PG Wodehouse but then starts taking a far more interesting turn. There’s a lot in this story from a century ago which a lot of folks can still learn from. I actually find the protagonist a little “thin” and he seems more that he’s there to hang a cast of fascinating supporting characters off than to be engaged with himself. There are some great characters in this. All very good.
Terrific - one of my favorite Librivox books!
lanternland
(5 Sterne)
Great old fashioned story that's got it all - intrepid hero; beautiful but treacherous woman; beautiful and true woman; whore with a heart of gold (Little Eva, the most memorable person in the book); honorable outlaw (Lizard, the second most); despicable villains; crooked boxing matches; and surprises and twists galore! The reader, Delmar H. Dolbier, does a GREAT job - though I have to admit that his female voices are pretty pathetic - but they work anyway! This is one of my top favorites and I'm listening to it all over again now.
One of ERB'S best!
Seven Archers
(5 Sterne)
This is not the normal Edgar Rice Burrough's story that I'm used to, I definitely didn't expect it to be as good as it was, he did an excellent job of character development and plot. It was immensely entertaining. The reader is one of the best on LibriVox!
A simple story of good vs. evil
CLdoubleU
(5 Sterne)
+... told by an excellent narrator with energy and enjoyment on his and my part. I especially enjoyed the 1920's contemporary language and the many idioms of the time used by ERB. I enjoyed every chapter as read by the reader. Well done.
WOW! Great Read!
Anewelding
(5 Sterne)
I would never have thought I would find a book like this from grb. Great story great narrator actor reader and just to All Around good book in one of those books that you see it you see the ending coming but it was worth it