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Zorba the Greek

Written by: Nikos Kazantzakis
Narrated by: George Guidall
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A wonderful tale of a young man’s coming of age, Zorba the Greek has been a classic of world literature since it was first translated into English in 1952 and made into an unforgettable movie with Anthony Quinn. Zorba, an irrepressible, earthy hedonist, sweeps his young disciple along as he wines, dines, and loves his way through a life dedicated to fulfilling his copious appetites. Zorba is irresistible in this charming audio production by veteran narrator George Guidall.

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It’s so beautiful a tale that you wish that it were true! He dares you to cut that string of sanity - that binds you to the comfort of a predictable life - laughs at your timidity and you laugh with him - our friend Zorba!!

A life altering experience

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Enjoyed reading the book.
You hate and love Zorba, but Zorba will not!

Narrator is exceptionally good!

Good Read

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To all the mere mortals perplexed and tormented by the absurdity of life - Zorba shows a way.

Zorba doesn’t shy away from putting across his point of view and thank him for that. He is conviction, clarity and confidence personified. You may not agree with him on many things, but you will never forget him.

A beautiful tale of two friends in an early 20th century setting of a Cretan village takes us through the complexity of human nature and how most, by choice or by conditioning, live their lives in a shallow manner. It will question your understanding of religion, ethics, morals and God. It will make you question your way of living - a question if answered with honesty and courage, can trigger change.

This goes down as one of my favourite reads (or listens, rather). Would have given it a 5 star, had I not found some of the author’s musings repetitive in nature.

All you lack is a little folly

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I am amazed by the ability of such writers to say so much through their books. Buddha word suffice my spiritual quests, and now that he has woven a story including the teachings of the Buddha makes it even better. He has done justice in every way possible.

I am becoming greedy to make every writer's experience my own. So I am reading books like a maniac. I hope this is not an escape from my monotonous life. I wish I could control this irresistible hunger for books. Just like the Nikos said, " I want to chew all the books and then spit it in my book and get rid of it."

Not everyone can relish books like these because you have to develop a spiritual quest to understand the content shared in this book thoroughly. This book soothed my spirit.

This book soothed my spirit.

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this book could be a great teacher to all those who are living their lives miserly or are just alive

A Must Read Book

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