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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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F. Scott Fitzgerald makes antebellum Baltimore his setting for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, a fantastical tale with some Poe-like overtones about a baby born at age 70 who then lives life in reverse, his hair turning "in the dozen years of his life from white to iron-gray, the network of wrinkles on his face becoming less pronounced". What ramifications that creates for Benjamin's relationship with his father first and then later with his wife and his own son makes for some fantastical situations.

Public Domain (P)2017 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Anthologies Anthologies & Short Stories Classics Fiction Short Stories Emotionally Gripping Heartfelt
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For such a short story this packs a disproportionately large punch as it tackles birth, death, fate, ageing, difference, prejudice, love and loss in just over an hour. It doesn't need explaining to understand that Fitzgerald was a master at challenging norms, expectations and the status quo in society. For lovers of 'Sliding Doors' type fiction this is a must read or listen. And the movie is pretty good too.

Poignant Short Story

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i am not really a fan of fitzgerald so it was not really for me but i am sure others will enjoy it

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very good story about this curious case! however I wish it has gone into more detail at each stage of Benjamin's life! the narration was very good and I really enjoyed listening.

Good story!

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Never cease to wonder how somebody who spent so much time drinking and partying could be this brilliant at writing. Amazing characters, mature emotions. An hour best spent with this audiobook!

Beautifully narrated

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Such a beautiful, easy, intelligently written book.
The ending was so sad.
I would definately listen to this again. 😢🙂

A Definate Must-Read

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