Selected Shorts

Name: Selected Shorts
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.3 (2 reviews)
Author: John Updike

Masterful stories, brought to life by stellar narration

Written byJohn Updike

Narrated byJack Davidson, Fritz Weaver

Length2h48m

Release dateApril 12, 2006

GenreArts & Entertainment, Audio Performances & Dramatizations, Storytelling

LanguageEnglish

★★★★★ 4.3 (2 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Author	John Updike
Narrator	Jack Davidson, Fritz Weaver
Runtime	2h48m
Published	April 12, 2006
Rating	★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 (2 ratings)
Categories	Arts & Entertainment, Audio Performances & Dramatizations, Storytelling, Literature & Fiction, Anthologies & Short Stories, Anthologies, Genre Fiction, Sports
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Selected Shorts by John Updike is a captivating collection of short stories, masterfully narrated by Jack Davidson and Fritz Weaver. These iconic actors breathe life into the vivid characters and engaging plots, making for an enthralling listen. Updike's sharp, evocative writing is showcased in this audio performance, which features a carefully curated selection of classic and contemporary tales.

Tags: short storiesclassicscontemporarynarrationperformancesaudio drama

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Expert narration by Jack Davidson, Fritz Weaver brings every character and scene to life across 2h48m of immersive audio.
Highly rated at 4.3 stars by 2 listeners.
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Editor's Review ★★★★★

AudioBook Atlas

As someone who enjoys audiobooks and short stories, I found myself completely absorbed by the performances in Selected Shorts. Jack Davidson and Fritz Weaver bring such depth and nuance to their readings that it's easy to become invested in the stories and characters. My only critique would be that the pacing occasionally felt a bit rushed, which may have been an attempt to fit more stories into the runtime. However, this did not detract from the overall enjoyment of the collection. If you're looking for an engaging audio experience with top-notch narration, Selected Shorts is definitely worth a listen.

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