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The Thirty-Nine Steps

By: John Buchan
Narrated by: David Case
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 One of the most original and best adventure stories ever told, with spies, thrilling chase scenes, and explosions. With an introduction by Stella Rimington.

May 1914. Britain is on the eve of war with Germany. Richard Hannay is living a quiet life in London, but after a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger he stumbles into a hair-raising adventure—a desperate hunt across the country and against the clock, pursued by the police and a cunning, ruthless enemy. Hannay's life and the security of Britain are in grave peril, and everything rests on the solution to a baffling enigma: What are the thirty-nine steps?(P) Books on Tape, Inc. Classics Espionage Spies & Politics Suspense Thriller & Suspense
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This is a very poor recording. All my previous experience with Audible has been excellent but this recording is shockingly poor. The quality of the sound is poor and it needs re-balancing also the public school narrator appears to be having a Gin and Tonic and a large cigar whilst reading.

Thirty Nine Steps

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Just joined listened too two books so far this was second -OMG its JUST SHOCKING , i have asked for another book (i hope i get one) , its such poor quality , compaired to first book , and the chap doing the story sounds like he has marbles in his mouth - Audible is doing them self no favours with books thats sound like this - Very disapointed - Delete this book from your archives or get the cleaner to re read it - my cat could do a better job !!!
shame because buchan books are briliant - please please please get another version of these books .

However i like the service , the site and the first book was brill so i can only hope there are no more books like this !!

Thanks happy listening all!!

OMG dont get this book - its un listenable

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I have to agree withthe previous review, a very poor quality recording, very difficult to listen to in the car, unlike my other audible downloads. Prehaps Audible could post a notice to customers so they are at least aware and can make an informed judgement.
The tone of the narrators voice simply exascerbates the problem.

39 Steps

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I’m a long time fan of 39 Steps but this version suffers from being an original recording of many years ago when recording equipment was more basic. I persevered with Greenmantle but it is not my cup of tea.

Stories good recording quality poor

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I totally agree with previous reviewers - the quality of this recording - even after downloading it in Enhanced format is awful. Audible should remove this recording from its catalogue. I wish there was a way to check the recordings before buying - just being able to listen to a minute or so would make such a difference especially as listeners find different readers are better to listen to than others.

Bad recording DO NOT BUY IT

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