Lord Jim

By: Joseph Conrad

Narrated by: Steven Crossley

From his many years on the high seas as a mariner, mate, and captain, Joseph Conrad created unique works, including Heart of Darkness, that have left an indelible mark on world literature. First published in 1899, his haunting novel Lord Jim is both a riveting sea adventure and a fascinating portrait of a unique outcast from civilization. One long evening, over cigars and brandy, the seasoned sea captain, Marlow, recalls the life of a handsome young first mate who loses his ship and his honor, but becomes a god. As his friends listen and question, the powerful and eloquent story of Lord Jim unfolds. Joseph Conrad’s novels are timeless. The images he creates in Lord Jim, of man’s struggle to maintain a balance between morality and human weakness, have been echoed in countless other novels and major motion pictures. Narrator Steven Crossley provides the perfect voice to convey both the worldly-wise Marlow and the brilliant but deeply flawed Jim.

Public Domain (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC

Conrad is an amazing writer.

Slow-paced and the main character's behavior is inscrutable. More interesting than enjoyable. Wouldn't read it again.

That Jim guy was a real fool

spoilers to follow. Jim cared to much about what other people think. the end. I guess the writers only hope is that someone cares about Jim.

Good - but not great.

I have enjoyed previous Conrad works that I have listened to. This one too. But its not one of his best.

It feels a bit like he had a collection of tales and characters that kinda sorta fit together but he couldn't quite come up with a story to unite them all. So he decide to stitch them together in a bit of a patchwork quilt. They are all interesting and well written and if presented as seperate short stories I would have probably enjoyed them more. The pace is slow, both in the original work and in the narration. There were several bits where I realised I had stopped paying attention and on rewinding to relisten realised that i had lost nothing from the story. The writing isn't exactly bloated , just a bit extended. If you are looking for a Conrad to start off on then "The Secret Agent" is a better story.

The narration is very clear and measured - sometimes so measured that I checked my player to make sure it hadn't come to a halt.

Narrator’s voices

Best narrative and narration I have ever heard. Conrad still stands up. Especially as told by the narrator

Excellent Reading of One of the Greatest Novels

This reading does not attract attention to itself. It lets Conrad, and his narrator Marlow, tell the story. That story is one of the great tales of adventure and one of the most deeply serious moral meditations produced in the last couple centuries. It repays rereading and re-listening.