Get Your Free Audiobook
The Time Machine
People who bought this also bought...
-
Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection
- Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen Fry - introductions
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 71 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 264
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 251
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 249
Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle's detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The Best Buy of all time
- By Ehsanullah Shaikh on 29-12-18
-
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- Written by: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 24 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 191
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 176
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 175
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Creative Genius
- By Sreekar Kakaraparthi on 11-12-18
-
Around the World in 80 Days
- Written by: Jules Verne
- Narrated by: Michael Scott
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 5
"Around the World in 80 Days" is an entertaining and light story about Phileas Fogg, a wealthy bachelor who makes a wager with a friend at his club regarding how long it would take for a person to circumnavigate the globe. Not wanting to lose his bet, he immediately embarks on a trip around the world with his valet Passepartout. Follow along on their extravagant adventure on a number of fascinating transportation modes that must be fully completed within 80 days or the bet is lost.
-
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Written by: Lewis Carroll
- Narrated by: Scarlett Johansson
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 8
Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson ( Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The young and imaginative Alice grows weary of her storybook, one "without pictures or conversations", and follows a hasty hare underground - to come face to face with a host of strange and fantastic characters.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Scarlett Johansson takes it to next level
- By Anshul on 31-10-17
-
The Prophet
- Written by: Khalil Gibran
- Narrated by: Deaver Brown
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars 1
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars 1
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Moving philosophy and New Age insights given long ago. The Chicago Post reviewer said, “The words bring to one’s ears the magnificent myths of Ecclesiasticus. The work of a great man.”
-
The Blue Umbrella
- Written by: Ruskin Bond
- Narrated by: Adnan Kapadia
- Length: 51 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
As soon as Binya saw the beautiful blue silk umbrella, she wanted it. She wanted it so badly that she was willing to give her lucky leopard's claw pendant in exchange. No one in the village had such a fine umbrella, and everywhere Binya went the umbrella went, too. Gradually it faded to a pale blue and was patched in several places, but there were still many who envied Binya her treasured possession. And the most envious of them all was old Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper who decided that by some means he must own the blue umbrella.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
the blue umbrella
- By Amrendra on 03-08-19
-
Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection
- Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle, Stephen Fry - introductions
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 71 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 264
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 251
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 249
Ever since he made his first appearance in A Study In Scarlet, Sherlock Holmes has enthralled and delighted millions of fans throughout the world. Now Audible is proud to present Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes: The Definitive Collection, read by Stephen Fry. A lifelong fan of Doyle's detective fiction, Fry has narrated the complete works of Sherlock Holmes - four novels and five collections of short stories.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
The Best Buy of all time
- By Ehsanullah Shaikh on 29-12-18
-
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Book 7
- Written by: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 24 hrs
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 191
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 176
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 175
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Creative Genius
- By Sreekar Kakaraparthi on 11-12-18
-
Around the World in 80 Days
- Written by: Jules Verne
- Narrated by: Michael Scott
- Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 5
"Around the World in 80 Days" is an entertaining and light story about Phileas Fogg, a wealthy bachelor who makes a wager with a friend at his club regarding how long it would take for a person to circumnavigate the globe. Not wanting to lose his bet, he immediately embarks on a trip around the world with his valet Passepartout. Follow along on their extravagant adventure on a number of fascinating transportation modes that must be fully completed within 80 days or the bet is lost.
-
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Written by: Lewis Carroll
- Narrated by: Scarlett Johansson
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 9
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 8
Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson ( Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The young and imaginative Alice grows weary of her storybook, one "without pictures or conversations", and follows a hasty hare underground - to come face to face with a host of strange and fantastic characters.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Scarlett Johansson takes it to next level
- By Anshul on 31-10-17
-
The Prophet
- Written by: Khalil Gibran
- Narrated by: Deaver Brown
- Length: 1 hr and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars 1
-
Performance1 out of 5 stars 1
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Moving philosophy and New Age insights given long ago. The Chicago Post reviewer said, “The words bring to one’s ears the magnificent myths of Ecclesiasticus. The work of a great man.”
-
The Blue Umbrella
- Written by: Ruskin Bond
- Narrated by: Adnan Kapadia
- Length: 51 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 10
As soon as Binya saw the beautiful blue silk umbrella, she wanted it. She wanted it so badly that she was willing to give her lucky leopard's claw pendant in exchange. No one in the village had such a fine umbrella, and everywhere Binya went the umbrella went, too. Gradually it faded to a pale blue and was patched in several places, but there were still many who envied Binya her treasured possession. And the most envious of them all was old Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper who decided that by some means he must own the blue umbrella.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
the blue umbrella
- By Amrendra on 03-08-19
Publisher's Summary
When a Victorian scientist propels himself into the year 802,701 AD, he is initially delighted to find that suffering has been replaced by beauty, contentment and peace. Entranced at first by the Eloi, an elfin species descended from man, he soon realises that this beautiful people are simply remnants of a once-great culture - now weak and childishly afraid of the dark. But they have every reason to be afraid: in deep tunnels beneath their paradise lurks another race descended from humanity - the sinister Morlocks. And when the scientist's time machine vanishes, it becomes clear he must search these tunnels, if he is ever to return to his own era.
About the Narrator: John Banks is one of the UK's most prolific audiobook narrators, working for the likes of Big Finish, Audible, Random House and Games Workshop. He is a true multi-voice, creating everything from monsters to marauding aliens. He is also an accomplished stage and TV actor.
About the Author: Herbert George Wells was a novelist, teacher, historian and journalist, who has become known as the "father of science fiction." His works have been adapted countless times, and provided the basis for many literary and theatrical productions.
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars1
-
4 Stars0
-
3 Stars0
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
Performance
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars0
-
4 Stars1
-
3 Stars0
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
Story
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars1
-
4 Stars0
-
3 Stars0
-
2 Stars0
-
1 Stars0
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 12-04-19
John Banks
If you want the full story, read by a master of verbal pronunciation, with the ability to pull you into the plot, this is the version for you!
8 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Steven Shepard
- 15-11-19
Weake(r) reader, but he does very well.
The slow gradual suspense that carefully builds, it demands an instant climax, but instead, the inner thoughts of the traveler unravel how the human psyche might actually respond. The end doesn't leave you wondering 'what if?' but, 'what would I do?'.
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Rachel
- 21-08-19
great listen
He really kept up the energy, and told the story very interactively. cant belive how much the movie destroyed this stort
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ashley Poff
- 15-05-17
Top 10
A wonderful book, in the same class as Gulliver’s Travels. It is one of the books I would like to take with me to Purgatory. - Sir Winston S. Churchill
4 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Bob
- 10-02-20
It's a classic for a reason.
While some concepts are dated, it is well written and descriptive beyond most books today. Wells paints a story in your mind better than most authors today have a capacity to do. The narrator kept did well with the emotion and inflections. Very enjoyable listen.
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Zachery
- 18-12-19
Must have suspension of disbelief to enjoy story
The narrator was good, but I had trouble staying in the story. It was a little too hard for me to suspend my disbelief at times.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazonian
- 16-08-19
Amazing performance.
I knew I'd like this book going into it, but the performance really blew me away. It added so much life and emotion to it, that I was captured from the moment it started! Must listen.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- maikenstene
- 14-08-19
great!
good performance, and a classic tale in the true spirit of Wells. I enjoyed it alot.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Ryan Reilly
- 23-07-19
a classic
simply a classic. a fantastical tale of man traveling forward in time. discovering what might be our future. I highly recommend.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Khans
- 30-05-19
Very fun
A great story to listen to, still as much fun as I remember it being as a kid
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lon
- 21-10-19
great
recommend the following...
listening to book
then listening to the BBC "in our time" podcast about the book.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0009bmf
then listen again to the book
that will help you get a good understanding of the social and political background to the book and HG Wells himself which I was never aware of and greatly enhanced my enjoyment
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mrs I J Harper
- 30-09-19
A Forgotten Classic
Forgot the much overrated Bard...HGW is a master of the artful story. A short book full of intriguing and intricate sub-layers.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Peter J Haigh
- 21-06-19
The time machine
really enjoyed this book good story hard to put down will read more of H G Wells storys
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Elsa Griggs
- 21-03-19
I hoped this story would remind me of guy pierce but it did not it was far more fanciful.
The basic story is well written almost credible in parts.
Later when time travelling becomes less so.
Near the end loses its way.
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 27-10-17
interesting thoughts
I decided to listen to this book as its a classic and I wanted to broaden my reading interests.
the book was ok, I didn't realise how short it was but considering when it was written, found it pleasant enough.
i found the idea that HG Wells wanted to write about a time that is so far into the future that its even wonder if our world will still exist then, or if it will have died out long since.
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Toby williams
- 16-07-19
Well narrated but story not my cup of tea
interesting towards the end but struggled with the singular narrative throughout and lack of dialogue. well narrated.