From School Library Journal
Grade 5 Up-Opening with the classic line, "Call me Ishmael," the
narrator's New England accent adds a touch of authenticity to this
sometimes melodramatic presentation. The St. Charles Players do a
credible job on the major roles, but some of the group responses,
such as "Aye, aye Captain," sound more comic than serious. This
adaptation retains a good measure of Melville's dialogue and key
passages which afford listeners a vivid connection with the lengthy
novel. Background music and appropriate sound effects enhance the
telling of the story about Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the
malevolent white whale. The cassettes are clearly marked, and
running times are noted on each side of the tapes. Announcements at
the beginning of each side and a subtle chime signal at the end
make it easy to follow the story, but a stereo player must be used
to hear some dialogue. The lightweight cardboard package is
inadequate for circulation. Done in a radio theatre format, the
recording does a nice job of introducing the deeper themes of the
book and covering the major events. For school libraries that
support an American literature curriculum, this recording offers a
different interpretation of an enduring classic.
Barbara Wysocki, Cora J. Belden Library. Rocky Hill, CT
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers
to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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