10 books that are better to listen than read

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

Very often, the lack of free time makes you give up a cozy pastime with an interesting book. That is why in recent years, audiobooks have become increasingly popular, allowing you to enjoy your favorite works without opening up from everyday affairs. When voiced by famous actors or professional readers, the works take on a special atmosphere.

"Compromise", Sergey Dovlatov

Voiced by Konstantin Khabensky

The collection of 12 short stories performed by Konstantin Khabensky turned into a real audio performance. Ironic and vivid sketches of Soviet Tallinn, funny journalistic tales and stories acquired volume, filled with intonations characteristic of each character, but at the same time did not lose the meaning that the author laid in each essay.

Don't Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishiguro

Voiced by Igor Knyazev

Lovers of audiobooks have known the name of Igor Knyazev for a long time, and the works in his dubbing occupy an honorable place in the listeners' music libraries. The modern Russian announcer created an atmospheric audio sequence and turned the parable novel into a poignant story of love and forgiveness, giving the reader the opportunity not only to understand the meaning laid down by the author, but also to hear the consonance with his own life.

"Not life, but a fairy tale", Alena Doletskaya

Voiced by Alena Doletskaya

Author's dubbing is always interesting, if only because it accurately conveys precisely those intonations and nuances of shades that were laid down when writing the book. "Not life, but a fairy tale" performed by Alena Doletskaya herself turns her memories of her work in glossy magazines into a vivid kaleidoscope of personal feelings and emotions. She speaks ironically and easily about difficult things, and thanks to the original dubbing format, the listeners get the feeling of a dialogue with the author. The audiobook contains extraneous everyday noises, and therefore it seems that Alena Doletskaya is sitting nearby, pouring tea into a cup and telling her fascinating stories.

"People and Birds", Svetlana Sachkova

Voiced by Olga Shelest

Surprisingly, the well-known voice of the famous presenter seems to help the perception of the novel by Svetlana Sachkova, strengthens the characters of the heroes who feel like "white crows." Olga Shelest's slightly laughable voice gives the novel a slightly ironic sound and helps to accept the characters' rudeness, realizing that it does not come from a lack of tact or upbringing, but rather serves as a protection from pain.

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Voiced by Evgeny Mironov

One of the best works by Paulo Coelho finally acquired a worthy sound thanks to the participation of Evgeny Mironov. On the vastness of the Internet, you can find several options for audiobooks, but this book sparkled with new colors. Each phrase carries a special meaning, the voice of the actor makes you listen to every word, and the music creates a special background for the perception of the deep meaning inherent in the author.

"Everyone Died and I Got a Dog" by Emily Dean

Voiced by Ksenia Malygina

Slow, one might even say neat narration of the important. About how to survive the loss of loved ones and find the strength to live on, turning the bitter page in your destiny. And then find a friend who will never betray or leave. He has a cold, wet nose and kind beady eyes. For many listeners, Emily Dean's book, read by Ksenia Malygina's soft voice, will become a real medicine for the soul.

"Love for Three Zuckerbrins", Victor Pelevin

Voiced by Sergei Chonishvili

The Russian actor who served in the legendary Lenkom has been dubbing for a very long time. And lovers of audiobooks never give up listening to works read by an actor. In the dubbing of Viktor Pelevin, Sergei Chonishvili is difficult to surpass, he conveys the intonations of the characters with amazing accuracy, investing in subtle shades of emotions, feelings and experiences not only of the characters, but also of the author.

"Double Surname", Dina Rubina

Voiced by Valentin Gaft

Dina Rubina's books always leave behind the feeling of another masterpiece that has fallen into the hands of. And in the reading of Valentin Gaft, each story turned out to be like a piercing confession, and could not help but leave a response in the soul of everyone who was lucky enough to hear "Double Surname" performed by "Modest Genius", as the actor was called during his lifetime.

Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Voiced by Julia Peresild

Surely, even those who have watched the Hollywood film based on the novel by Arthur Golden will appreciate the audio version of the work. Julia Peresild admitted: it was the book that made an indelible impression on her with its deep psychologism. The actress tried to put all her talent into reading, filling each line with a special sound.

"People who are always with me", Narine Abgaryan

Voiced by Ksenia Brzhezovskaya

In the reading of the voice actress Ksenia Brzhezovskaya, the works acquire a special flavor. The family saga of Narine Abgaryan was no exception. It is about the ability of people to maintain the generosity of the soul and the warmth of the heart in any, even the most difficult trials. While listening to this work, a clear understanding appears: the world will not be saved by beauty, but humanity, love for each other and kindness.

Today it is very difficult to imagine those times when you could not go and just buy a good book. Severe censorship was on guard and did not allow the publication of works that could be suspected of anti-Soviet propaganda. Then the term "samizdat" appeared, turned into a significant cultural phenomenon in the 1950s.