MobileRead January 2018 Second Chance Vote

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by issybird

Agree with you about David Case and Nadia May, two of my top three narrators. My OD libraries have the Nadia May, an option for the cheapskates (of which I am one). Also, the US Kindle edition was only 99¢ the last time I checked.

I listened to the 5 minute segments from both Case and McCaddon (May). I think I'm going with the David Case version. His plummy Lord Peter is just perfect.


You do know that David Case and Wanda McCaddon were partners in their audio work, right? Until, of course, Case died of throat cancer. Apparently Ms. McCaddon introduced him to the business.

[CRussel]

Interestingly, both the David Case and the Nadia May (Wanda McCaddon) versions are available in the BC Public Library AND NO WAITS! I think I'll grab the Nadia May one first, because I might just get the David Case one directly on Audible, given that it's on sale at 50% off right now.

[issybird]

Originally Posted by Alohamora

I think, but I'm not certain, that all libraries that use Hoopla have access to the full catalog.

Yes, and no waiting, either. Thanks for the heads up, because if Hoopla has Davidson/Case, I'll go with him. He's my favorite Wodehouse narrator and there are obvious similarities in subject!

Originally Posted by Dazrin

Wow, there are 4 different audio versions and 2 different ebook versions at one of my libraries. All have wait lists.

I rarely listen to audiobooks unless I have a trip but I may try the David Case audio, I like Wanda McCaddon/Nadia May too but it sounds like a good opportunity to possibly add a new favorite.

Do you have Hoopla? Two of my libraries have it; they're my big city ones. Much as I like Nadia May, I think a male voice will work better here. And see my Wodehouse comment, above.

Originally Posted by CRussel

I listened to the 5 minute segments from both Case and McCaddon (May). I think I'm going with the David Case version. His plummy Lord Peter is just perfect.

That's what Davidson does better than anyone.

[JSWolf]

Hoopla has three different audiobook versions.

1. Roe Kendall
2. Frederick Davidson
3. Nadia May

[issybird]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Hoopla has three different audiobook versions.

1. Roe Kendall
2. Frederick Davidson
3. Nadia May

Thanks, Jon. I'll definitely be giving Frederick Davidson/David Case a listen.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by issybird

Thanks, Jon. I'll definitely be giving Frederick Davidson/David Case a listen.

Is he better than Nadia May? If so, how is he better?

[June]

I'm going with kindle book and audible companion with Nadia May, just to be a bit different from you David Case ones

[issybird]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Is he better than Nadia May? If so, how is he better?

I wouldn't say he's better, especially since he and Nadia May are two of my favorite three narrators. It's mostly the gender issue; the majority of the characters in Whose Body? are men and transgender voicing is always a compromise. But then, too, Davidson is particularly good at "silly ass" type voices.

[CRussel]

I'd agree. On any given book, I might prefer Nadia May/Donada Peters/Wanda McCaddon, but for Lord Peter Wimsey, David Case's voice is a better fit. And both are in my too 4 or 5 narrators.

[CRussel]

I've completed my Audible listen to Whose Body, narrated by David Case. An excellent narration, and I look forward to the discussion. I expect to re-read the eBook before then, just to catch things I didn't catch in the Audible book.

[June]

I just started reading.... hoping to finish the book in a couple of days, and then listen to the audio book on my commute next week

[JSWolf]

If I had known about the anti-semitic comments in Whose Body?, I never would have voted for it. I would have said it's offensive before it was up for the vote in the first place.

Can we dump this book and pick a different one?

[issybird]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

If I had known about the anti-semitic comments in Whose Body?, I never would have voted for it. I would have said it's offensive before it was up for the vote in the first place.

Can we dump this book and pick a different one?

Short answer: No.

Longer answer: Books with biased descriptions and dialogues aren't limited to anti-Semitism; only white male protestants would rarely run across something offensive. Citing anti-Semitism as a deal-breaker in the context of a literary tradition which is guaranteed to offend most people if they choose to be offended by something written decades ago shows a different set of blinders, frankly.

Look at the book in the context of its time and bring the topic of anti-Semitism to the discussion, where it will be both valid and interesting. Don't shy away from talking about it, which seems counter-productive to me. If it's unacceptable, make a point of it.

I, personally, find the depiction of women in early Star Trek to be extremely offensive. And yet I know there are Star Trek fans here.

[issybird]

One more point; consider whether the anti-Semitism is a reflection of the characters' attitudes in the early 20s, the author's attitude, or both.

I'll leave it at that. The discussion's still nearly a month away.

[CRussel]

Originally Posted by issybird

One more point; consider whether the anti-Semitism is a reflection of the characters' attitudes in the early 20s, the author's attitude, or both.

I'll leave it at that. The discussion's still nearly a month away.

And feel free to look at the author's later works, including non-fiction, and bring that to the discussion.