Hesse's philosophical novel about a loner who feels divided in his soul and alienated from life was a cult classic of the 1960s' counterculture. Peter Weller's voice is dry, deep, almost harsh, and through much of the book, his tone is cutting, sardonic, even angry. That's a fitting take on the protagonist, Haller, but it's too much, and the tone would be better with some variation. Weller's voice softens when Haller interacts with others, and in some of the dialogue he brings out a rhythmic lilt that is quite engaging. While a bit uneven, by and large, Weller does this dreamlike yet dour book justice. W.M. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine [Published: SEPTEMBER 2008]
Trade Ed. • BBC Audiobooks America • 2008
CD ISBN 978-1-6028-3351-7 $29.95 • Six CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Library Ed. • BBC Audiobooks America • 2008
CD ISBN 978-0-7927-5257-8 $64.95 • Six CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-0-7927-5338-4 $39.95 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
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Trade Ed. • BBC Audiobooks America • 2008
CD ISBN 978-1-6028-3351-7 $29.95 • Six CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
Library Ed. • BBC Audiobooks America • 2008
CD ISBN 978-0-7927-5257-8 $64.95 • Six CDs
MP3-CD ISBN 978-0-7927-5338-4 $39.95 • One MP3-CDs
DD ISBN multiple sources
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