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21:14 PM October 16, 2012
21:14 PM October 16, 2012
I LOVE this blog!!! YAYYYY!!! Cheri
21:54 PM October 16, 2012
21:54 PM October 16, 2012
By far one of my favorite blogs to read.
23:31 PM October 16, 2012
23:31 PM October 16, 2012
It makes me want to travel to beautiful France.
23:59 PM October 16, 2012
23:59 PM October 16, 2012
Great informative and fun blog! Make sure you keep posting more!
Tracy G.
00:24 AM October 17, 2012
00:24 AM October 17, 2012
This is the only blog I read regularly. Diane is a dog lover who is full of hilarious wit, I look forward to her stories for a daily chuckle. Keep it up!
00:51 AM October 17, 2012
00:51 AM October 17, 2012
I am either smiling or laughing very hard after reading this blog. One of my favorite blogs to read. It's fantastic!!
01:12 AM October 17, 2012
01:12 AM October 17, 2012
Having lived the expat life, OuiInFrance is right on target. I love reliving experiences through this blog and the musings are dead on! BEST BLOG BY FAR!
07:48 AM October 17, 2012
07:48 AM October 17, 2012
Love this blog -- makes me want to move to France ASAP!
Jackie B.
08:00 AM October 17, 2012
08:00 AM October 17, 2012
Excellent blog! I am both an ex pat (in Spain) and the owner of a new site www.holidayhomeadvice.co.uk. On both counts I can really resonate with Diane's musings and love how she puts certain situations across so well, and with a good sense of humour. I liked her blog so much that I invited her to do a guest piece for our site.
Cathy Henton
10:32 AM October 17, 2012
10:32 AM October 17, 2012
Always witty and sharply observed every day situations that many of us find ourselves in. A great read - just the right length to keep my attention and a wide range of subjects keeps it fresh and alive.
Diane Zdrodowski
13:25 PM October 17, 2012
13:25 PM October 17, 2012
I knew Diane briefly in the US, and then she moved to France. I feel like I'm travelling with her every day and learning things about a familiar (or so I thought) culture, that I never would have known. The blog is heartfelt, humerous and candid. It is the only one I read. Kudos to her! I look forward to hearing her musings every day.
Adele Abrams
13:50 PM October 17, 2012
13:50 PM October 17, 2012
This is great! Well-written, amusing and informative. What more can you ask for?
Kathy Tapper
18:30 PM October 18, 2012
18:30 PM October 18, 2012
Love this blog, i'm ready to catch a plane to France to see all of the beautiful places in Diane's travels.
NIna Choe
19:34 PM October 18, 2012
19:34 PM October 18, 2012
Love this blog! I love Paris and Diane is a great writer.
Debra H
19:42 PM October 18, 2012
19:42 PM October 18, 2012
Excellent blog by someone who is a keen observer of humans and their pets.
Carolina Rivera
20:06 PM October 18, 2012
20:06 PM October 18, 2012
Love Diane's sense of humor and way of looking at things! As a French buff, and dog lover myself, it's great to be able to connect with her on so many ways and be entertained while doing so! I also have a very short attention span so I love how Diane keeps her blog posts concise and to the point, yet still contain great information!
20:58 PM October 18, 2012
20:58 PM October 18, 2012
Love getting updates in my mailbox everyday from the blog. It is always interesting to hear Diane's opinion on life in France! Keep up the good work!
Christine Snyder
04:20 AM October 19, 2012
04:20 AM October 19, 2012
I'll probably never have the opportunity to visit France, so I love to read this blog! Diane provides the perspective from the point of view of an American, and as a dog lover, both important to me. This blog is humorous, and gives me enough of a taste of France that I'd love to visit! Keep it up!
12:23 PM October 19, 2012
12:23 PM October 19, 2012
Great blog! Keeps me entertained, informed and wanting to read the next! Don't stop writing, please!
Mathieu Sauvetre
20:30 PM October 19, 2012
20:30 PM October 19, 2012
Sincerely, this blog is the best blog I have ever come across. The stories are written with such talent that one finds himself living vicariously the life of an expat in France through the wonderful blog of Diane. Her daily articles are riddled with witticism and interesting facts about French culture. You just won't get enough of it! But be careful, some stories might just make you fall off your chair laughing...
19:49 PM October 20, 2012
19:49 PM October 20, 2012
I love the range of topics Diane writes about in Our In France. From the latest trips she's taken, to pet peeves about living in Europe, or stories about her dog, Dagny, there's always something new and interesting to read about. Her voice is distinct as she writes in such detail, humor and open mindedness. Check out this blog and you will not be disappointed!
17:34 PM October 21, 2012
17:34 PM October 21, 2012
As a french person, I love hearing a different perspective about our way of life! Really entertaining to read, illustrated with nice pics, informative, funny...I really admire Diane's work!
Chris M
01:52 AM October 22, 2012
01:52 AM October 22, 2012
This blog is extremely well written and always puts a smile on my face. I love the photos as well as the writer's perspective on life in France.
15:47 PM October 22, 2012
15:47 PM October 22, 2012
It's a great blog, well deserving of the award! Makes me want to visit France every time I read. :)
17:47 PM October 27, 2012
17:47 PM October 27, 2012
Diane shares interesting perspectives and very often laugh out loud posts about being an American expat (+dog lover!) in France... a must read blog!
20:26 PM October 29, 2012
20:26 PM October 29, 2012
DIane's blog is fantastic! Great voice, very informative, and always a great perspective. I always look forward to reading it!
12:52 PM October 31, 2012
12:52 PM October 31, 2012
Love this blog! Love learning about life in France and hearing about Dagny's adventures!
07:54 AM November 03, 2012
07:54 AM November 03, 2012
Diane's blog is a perfect mix of info on French culture, pictures of her travels and her hilarious stories along the way. A well-done blog all the way around. Two thumbs up!
Caren Gittleman
14:59 PM November 04, 2012
14:59 PM November 04, 2012
I was delighted from Day One when I stumbled into Oui in France! I have learned so much about the French culture and customs through her blog, I have salivated over photos of delectable food, I have laughed and been educated and entertained. I LOVE HER BLOG!
17:17 PM November 04, 2012
17:17 PM November 04, 2012
I love reading the author's insights into expat life in France. She makes me feel like I'm right there with her, experiencing the real country -- not some tourist version. And hey, ya gotta love the dog.
19:53 PM November 04, 2012
19:53 PM November 04, 2012
It's such a gorgeous blog!!
Kimberly Gauthier
22:00 PM November 04, 2012
22:00 PM November 04, 2012
I'm a huge fan of Diane's blog. I don't always comment, but I always read it and it's so much fun for me to check out what she's up to.
01:53 AM November 05, 2012
01:53 AM November 05, 2012
Oui in France definitely has what it to takes to WIN your Expats in France Blog Award. I subscribe to Oui in France because soon I will become a first time expat. . .This blog is awesome because she shares her life and adventures in a very open way. I just heart this blog!
06:07 AM November 22, 2012
06:07 AM November 22, 2012
I am a work at home mom with four dogs and a human toddler. I rarely leave my house or even put on pants. Thus, I live vicariously through Diane's adventures which are even better than Law and Order marathons.
07:34 AM November 26, 2012
07:34 AM November 26, 2012
Oui In France is a realistic look into French life and I always enjoy getting updates in my inbox. Love Diane's perspective and all the laughs along the way...
14:36 PM November 28, 2012
14:36 PM November 28, 2012
Love this blog. Hilarious!
14:44 PM November 29, 2012
14:44 PM November 29, 2012
I am addicted to this blog.
16:51 PM November 30, 2012
16:51 PM November 30, 2012
Sometimes I think about what it would be like to move to France and since it's pretty much not an option for me, I like to live life vicariously through Diane. A very worthy blog!
French Foodie In Dublin
17:00 PM November 30, 2012
17:00 PM November 30, 2012
Great blog. I'm French and left France 8 years ago, it's nice to read your perspective. Interesting posts and lovely design!
18:03 PM November 30, 2012
18:03 PM November 30, 2012
Her dog is so cute! And the stories about life in France aren't bad either. ;)
14:31 PM December 01, 2012
14:31 PM December 01, 2012
Great blog. I always look forward to reading Diane's latest posts. France has been on my bucket list of places to bring my boys, and now, via her blog, I feel I am more prepared for when we finally go on this trip.
00:20 AM December 02, 2012
00:20 AM December 02, 2012
I like this blog. Good, focused content and lovely design.
18:35 PM December 08, 2012
18:35 PM December 08, 2012
Great mix of topics from everyday stuff to myths you might not know about. Cool web design too!
12:56 PM December 13, 2012
12:56 PM December 13, 2012
One day I'll visit France, but until then, I have this blog. Love the stories and practical info as well as the photos. Keep up the good work!
00:45 AM December 14, 2012
00:45 AM December 14, 2012
clever , funny, as well as informative. Love this blog. Beautifully written. Write on!
David R
03:43 AM December 14, 2012
03:43 AM December 14, 2012
Dagny is so darn cute and Diane is a hilarious, witty writer. I LOVE this blog!
09:19 AM December 14, 2012
09:19 AM December 14, 2012
Cool blog and cute dog! Love the funny stories, keep it up!
18:15 PM December 14, 2012
18:15 PM December 14, 2012
I'm a new reader and really like this blog. It's cool to see what expat life is like although I probably won't be living abroad anytime soon. Pics are great too!
18:18 PM December 14, 2012
18:18 PM December 14, 2012
Favorite expat blog. hands down
07:31 AM December 15, 2012
07:31 AM December 15, 2012
Absolutely worthy of an award. I really like this blog and look forward to getting updates!
07:33 AM December 15, 2012
07:33 AM December 15, 2012
I don't read a lot of blogs because I don't have the time, but I always make time for this one and enjoy reading about what Dianne is up to


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coldcranker Posts: 877"Gas mileage- the same."
albook, Wrong. The Freestyle beats the entire comparison group in MPG. Thats valuable in my view, although some don't care about MPG. I like the GM offerings, too, although, like all except the Freestyle in this group, they are still not in the marketplace yet, and the Freestyle is a proven smoothe operator for 3 years now.
This comparison group of course is not the full story, as the veteran Nissan Murano, Honda Pilot, and maybe the Tribeca are other choices, and each have certain attributes that beat the Freestyle, but note the Freestyle is the total package overall. -
carlitos92 Posts: 458Ya know, there's just no simple answer to who to trust when choosing a car... You really have to look at everything. Personally, I like C&D because their attitudes, preferences, and testing methods are generally consistent. But they rarely talk in depth about reliability, so that leads to JDP and CR. Then, finally, you have the forums where people will call out the emperor for having no clothes. But you get both sides of the spectrum there - owners trying to justify their own purchases, and frustrated owners with an axe to grind - and everybody in between. I look at as many sources as I can, but take it all with a grain of salt...
nxs138 Posts: 481You don't have to be nice on my account ;-)
Stephan Wilkinson, former editor in chief of C/D, has an amusing story: when the Datsun F210 was introduced to the press, he and his colleagues agreed that the car was awful, so he wrote a very negative review, which was published.
Soon after, the senior vice-president of the Ziff-Davis Publishing Co. called him into his office and chewed him out. Stephan's reply? "Well, we have a duty to the readers". The senior vice-president's reply? "F*** the readers, you have a duty to the advertisers, you moron!"
He was fired not long thereafter
So you see, that's why I wrote that I "hope" that advertising doesn't influence their reviews. -
albook Posts: 1,282Gas mileage is the one thing Freestyle seems to have over everything else, but not by much.
Freestyle mileage:
20/27 fwd, 19/24 awd
Acadia mileage:
19/26 fwd, 18/24 awd
Barely does the Acadia lose to the Freestyle. And I know most in this forum would give up 1 mpg for more space, styling, power, and quality. Ford reported only slightly over 2,000 units of Stylefree sold for the first month of January, down almost 60% from a year ago. Looks like we're not the only ones!
And about those magazines- you shouldn't rely solely on any one source, but it's good to know that MT thinks Edge is sluggish in performance, and doesn't have great ride, before you go and get 4 years worth of disapointment. knowledge is power, and they (including Car and Driver) are experts. Ofcourse, are we really going to gripe because Edmunds says the cupholders in the front of our Silverado are to too small? Not thinking so. -
arumage Posts: 922If the Edge is sluggish, the Acadia is a sloth. According to Edmunds, the FWD Edge ran a 7.4 second 0-60 time. In all fairness, that's atleast a 1/2 second faster, if not closer to a full second, than the Acadia. What I don't like about the Edge is its weight. IMHO, it should be lighter. It weighs more than the Freestyle. MT is about as fair and balanced as Fox News. :P
albook Posts: 1,282MT is so fair. COmpared to CR! CR didn't even have to touch MDX- they automatically said it was awesome. Whereas MT saw it for what it really was, and said it wasn't great. Arumage, you should be happy. They loved the Sante FE, SO they will probably like your VeraCruz.
And for 0-60 times of Acadia, very ood for it's size, compared to much smaller Pilot-like 7.9 for fwd Acadia compared to like 8.5 for pilot. THe Edge shouldn't weigh as much as it does- that's what I'm saying. But both MT ans C&R said Acadia performance ws good while Edge was sluggish. Acdia's getting a V-8 too. -
arumage Posts: 922The precious MT listed the Acadia's 0-60 time as 8.4 seconds. The Edge's numbers are on par with other vehicles in its price and size range. I was unimpressed with the handling numbers they posted though. A V8... Just what the Acadia needs. A FWD based vehicle with a V8, especially an SUV is just plain ignorant.
albook Posts: 1,282Actually they tested AWD version, and fwd version of Acadia might be a little quicker-8.0 maybe? There's nothing wrong with having a V-8. It's extra power- and those who don't like it, probably can't afford to feed it. The Acadia has the second most powerful V-6 of any CUV. A little tuning might be in order but weight to hp ratio is 17.4. But the only V-8 like V-6 in a CUV is in the Acura MDX, and I would bet you don't want to pay for that. Oh-and about the FWD thing- this isn't a BMW. This is a family friendly CUV.
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nxs138 Posts: 481I'm sure a V8 version of the Acadia would put it well into MDX/Q7/X5 territory, price-wise. I'm eager to see how GM is going to play that card--I already think that high 30's (the way I'd want the Acadia configured) is rather high for this vehicle, and that's just for a V6 with no sort of sport package, which I'm sure the V8 is meant for.
bobw3 Posts: 2,997The Acadia is bigger in every exterior dimension compared to the Freestyle, yet isn't much larger inside with the exception of extra hip room. So if you need space for 8, then get the Acadia, but if you're only carrying 6, you'll have more passenger space in the Freestyle. For me, the Acadia is more than I need. If I needed something that big, then I'd get a minivan. The Freestyle is more of a car-CUV while the Acadia is and SUV trying to be a CUV.
freealfas Posts: 652"There's nothing wrong with having a V-8. It's extra power- and those who don't like it, probably can't afford to feed it."
More ignorance with that statement... when is enough enough and a nicely tuned 6 perfectly acceptable for a CUV. It's not a coupe, not a high performance sedan, not a sports car, its a CUV. Marketing people LOVE people like you because all they see is a sucker and his money soon parted. Buy it for what it is, a comfortable, spacious,& safe vehicle to haul large amounts of people and stuff. That's what it does day in day out, If you need a speed fix park something more appropriate in the garage next to it and stop whining that it doesn't have 450hp, pull 1g on the skidpad, and a sub 5sec 0-60 time. When does any rational thought play any part of these discussions... -
sranger Posts: 106More ignorance with that statement... when is enough enough and a nicely tuned 6 perfectly acceptable for a CUV. It's not a coupe, not a high performance sedan, not a sports car, its a CUV. Marketing people LOVE people like you because all they see is a sucker and his money soon parted. Buy it for what it is, a comfortable, spacious,& safe vehicle to haul large amounts of people and stuff. That's what it does day in day out, If you need a speed fix park something more appropriate in the garage next to it and stop whining that it doesn't have 450hp, pull 1g on the skidpad, and a sub 5sec 0-60 time. When does any rational thought play any part of these discussions...
Oh get off your high horse. I have never heard anyone say. "I like it but it but I wish it had less power..."
We are Americans:
A lot of hp is good...
More hp is better...
Too Much is just right....
I have a 500+hp Mustang GT and would love a 450hp mide size CUV that handles like a sports sedan to drive every day. No wait, that is called a Porsche Cheyenne, VW Touareg, BMW X5, Mercedes ML500 and ML63. It is strange that these manufactures went to all that trouble to build these thing that no one wants... -
barnstormer64 Posts: 1,106Oh get off your high horse. I have never heard anyone say. "I like it but it but I wish it had less power..."
Perhaps not . . though I'd say that the Freestyle has plenty of power with its CVT.
Caveat: I'm not driving it up and down hills/mountains all day long, so I can't comment on that . . though I have taken it over the Arbuckle Mountains a few times without difficulty. -
barnstormer64 Posts: 1,106Ford's problem with the Freestyle is that they didn't realize how vain people are... myself included. They created a very functional vehicle with few exciting and innovative features aside from the CVT at the time of release... and let's face it, the CVT didn't excite alot of people. On top of all that, they decided not to advertise it well. I think if Ford took a little bit of the wagon look out of it,
That's probably why I bought one . . I'm an engineer, so I'm smart enough (hopefully, or so I think) to look past a lack of advertising and don't worry too much about vanity. The CVT is awesome.
I don't worry too much about no stability control, since I have AWD and I don't drive it like a maniac.
I also LIKE the fact that it's basically a Five Hundred Wagon (though a tall wagon). That way, it complements my Five Hundred (which basically drives the same way, though it handles better and accelerates better due to the lower weight, etc). -
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sportymonk Posts: 258I looked at the Freestyle back when I bought my 05 Honda Pilot. At first it looked great in the photos and on paper. BUT all the reviews commented on the underpowered engine. I drove one and it wasn't that bad but I wasn't putting a load on it.
THEN there was the CVT transmission, couldn't get a regular transmission. I will let somebody else work the kinks out of it. Seems others feel the same way since now they are bringing out a regular 6 spd (shame it is the stumbling GM/Ford joint venture and not the CX-9 6 spd.).
Then there was the cheap looking covering on the back of the cargo area and seats.
And there is the lack of towing capability.
Overall Ford will probably get this one right about one or two years before they cease production. Similar to the Pontiac Fiero, had the good motor and suspension in it right before they quit making it. Shame they couldn't have built it right to start with. The Freestyle fills a spot in the market but now it has to overcome its initial perception by people.
If something happened to my Pilot right now, I would look at the CX-9, the Pilot, and MAYBE the Acadia (big maybe). The Pilot needs updating (which appears to be coming next model year) but it still is an excellent product. Do wish it could tow more, plan on moving in a year or so. -
freealfas Posts: 652"Oh get off your high horse. I have never heard anyone say. "I like it but it but I wish it had less power..."
I like hp as much as the next guy... you still didn't answer the question, when is enough enough? 250hp, 300hp, 350hp, CUV with a 0-60 of 7, 6, 5 seconds, when does it stop? It doesn't seem to. 10 years from now we have CUV's with 600hp, sub 4 sec 0-60 carrying 7 people and getting 12mpg and call that progress. When does driver's ed improve to make drivers capable of handling that or do we rely on electronics/computer's to solve all of that for us as well adding complexity and cost to what end I ask. Marketing, that's all it is, ego stroking, self-serving, vanity driven "progress".
"We are Americans:
A lot of hp is good...
More hp is better...
Too Much is just right...."
You wonder why this country is more than the butt of a few jokes, your quote goes a long way towards answering that question why are we labeled the ignorant americans.
Drive your GT in good health as it is what it is supposed to be not some SUV/CUV whatever dressed up playing pretend boy racer for the mental health of it's owner. -
stever Viva Las CrucesPosts: 42,438Let's stick to the cars and avoid gratuitous characterizations of each other please.
If you just want to focus on HP or speed, try the 0-60 is so yesterday! or The Growing Divergence Between Horsepower and Speed Limits discussions.Moderator
Minivan fan. Feel free to message or email me - email@example.com. -
music287 Posts: 116Today I test drove two vehicles, with my wife. We drove a Pacifica to the Mazda dealer and compared 'em, side by side.
Both have plenty of zoom-zoom and similar RUG mpg ratings. The Mazda engine/trans seemed quieter but the PAC climate system in 6'F was quieter. A draw IMHO. The CX-9 third row headroom was slightly better but knee room was similar. Getting in/out was similarly car-height (unlike the Outlook
/Acadia which is truck-height.) The CX-9 is about $5K more than a similarly equipped PAC and the Power Lift Gate won't be available until June delivery. The storage space behind row 3 is also...similar and big enough only for two suitcases. Here's why we're buying the PAC: The front row isn't spacious on the Mazda CX-9: my knees hit on both sides and, if I lift my feet,some sort of bar hits my insteps. The middle row doesn't seem "aligned" with the rear doors: even with the middle seats all the way back, the B pillar really intrudes entering and exiting. That middle row is really a two-seater, not three. Toe room under the front seats for the 2nd row isn't terrific either. Oh, and the middle row seats recline only about 4".
Now I know the projected depreciation rate is higher on the PAC and there have been some early reports of tranny problems on the new Chrysler-sourced 6-speed, but my local dealer is great and, as I intimated, his price is very right.
Comments? Does anyone else notice the crowded feeling in the CX-9? -
arumage Posts: 922I certainly did. It seems like they sacrified space to keep its sporty shape on the exterior. The nose of the CX-9 seems very long (although I liked how easy it was to work under the hood). What I don't understand is how the Veracruz can come so close in space to the CX-9 and Acadia without being nearly as long (11" shorter than Acadia, 8" shorter than CX-9)
CX-9 Acadia Veracruz Pacifica
Legroom 40.9/39.8/32.4 41.3/36.9/33.2 42.6/38.4/31.5 40.9/39.9/29.9
Headroom 39.6/38.8/35.4 40.4/39.3/38.4 40.3/39.9/36.1 39.2/40/35.4
Shoulder room 59.4/58.7/56.4 61.9/61.1/57.8 60.6/60.2/56.1 60.8/60.5/58
Sorry about the numbers being squished together like that. :blush: -
sssfegy Posts: 132Sure it did to you, because Mazda is not after the "Korean" manufacturers! They don't build a car so it would have "More room" and bigger cup holders..they don't justify their product by making it cheaper either, they are after the "YOUNGER" more athletic buyer that appreciates a great (not just an OK ride). Working under the hood? I would buy a Japanese built over a Korean till 2090, then I might consider them when they have an "ORIGINAL" design and technology! :P
albook Posts: 1,282The Acadia is bigger in every exterior dimension compared to the Freestyle, yet isn't much larger inside with the exception of extra hip room.
Don't forget third row leg room(only one inch), and 25 (yes 25)extra feet of cargo space. With wider third row, third row space is much better. With the smooth ride, the Acadia certainly doesn't have to pretend to be a CUV, then again, it doesn't have to pretend that much to be an SUV with such good veratility. -
albook Posts: 1,282More ignorance with that statement...
well I guess Honda and Toyota are ignorant right along with me since they feal it necasary to give us the power.
Marketing people LOVE people like you because all they see is a sucker and his money soon parted.
Don't be mad because you don't have the cash to part with.
It's about technology advancement. There is nothing wrong with good performance. Why does the safe MDX have 300hp? because mommies and daddies were still buying bimmers with 8's! The Ipod didn't need 80 gigabytes-I mean, who has 20,000 songs... -
barnstormer64 Posts: 1,106That is if you like a sluggish vehichle. But that is with our new "gotta have power" standings.
So sluggish that I routinely pass up Corvettes and other "sports cars" on the freeway with ease.
The vast majority of Horsepower out on the roads these days is WAY underutilized. Until a substantial number of the drivers of those vehicles start driving them like sports cars, I have all the power I need.


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Followers of the popular vampire literary and film interpretations of recent years might be blasé about another performance of the exquisitely written novel that started it all. But listening to this full-cast performance turns out to be remarkably suspenseful and chilling. The superlative cast lends this powerful production the diversity that is required by the structure of the novel, which includes journal entries and letters. Each actor employs various accents, infusing into the characters vibrant emphasis, urgency, and dread. The famed vampire Count Dracula leaves a swath of exsanguinated bodies in his wake as he attempts to relocate from Transylvania to England in 1897, stalked by the brave Van Helsing.
Audie Award, Distinguished Achievement in Production, 2013
Audie Award, Multi-voiced Performance, 2013
Audie Award Nominee, Classic, 2013
Because of the widespread awareness of the story of the evil Transylvanian count and the success of numerous film adaptations that have been created over the years, the modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
This production of Dracula is presented by what is possibly the best assemblage of narrating talent ever for one audiobook: Emmy Award nominees Alan Cumming and Tim Curry plus an all-star cast of Audie award-winners Simon Vance (The Millenium Trilogy), Katherine Kellgren (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies), Susan Duerden (The Tiger's Wife), John Lee (Supergods) and customer favorites Graeme Malcolm (Skippy Dies), Steven Crossley (The Oxford Time Travel series), Simon Prebble (The Baroque Cycle), James Adams (Letters to a Young Contrarian), Nicola Barber (The Rose Garden), Victor Villar-Hauser (Fun Inc.), and Marc Vietor (1Q84). These stellar narrators have been cast as follows:
Alan Cumming as Dr. Seward
Simon Vance as Jonathan Harker
Katy Kellgren as Mina Murray/Harker
Susan Duerden as Lucy Westenra
Tim Curry as Van Helsing
Graeme Malcolm as Dailygraph correspondent
Steven Crossley as Zookeeper's account and reporter
Simon Prebble as Varna
James Adams as Patrick Hennessey
Nicola Barber as Sister Agatha
Victor Villar-Hauser as Arthur Holmwood
Marc Vietor as Quincey Morris
John Lee as Introductory paragraph, various letters
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"Listening to this full-cast performance turns out to be remarkably suspenseful and chilling…The superlative cast lends this powerful production the diversity that is required by the structure of the novel…Each actor employs various accents, infusing into the characters vibrant emphasis, urgency, and dread." (AudioFile)
"It's In The Telling..."
Though I had read Bram Stoker's classic tale in high school, listening to the Audible production was an unexpected treat. The numerous film treatments of the subject that I have seen over the years did not detract from the pleasure of listening to the original, unabridged literary work as it was read to me. The images that the narrators' words formed in my mind were at times enhanced by the memory of Hollywood character actors' portrayal of Eastern European inn keepers or London's working class. In fact, many of those mental images were recalled in black and white, with an occasional and strategic splash of red. The world class cast of narrators made this a thoroughly enjoyable listening experience worth repeating time and time again.
"Alan Cumming perfect but other narrators lacking"
Dracula by Bram Stocker is a wonderfully written, riveting story that holds up perfectly today. Alan Cumming is brilliant as usual, as is Tim Curry. I wish the narrator who portrayed Mina would have taken her cues from those great actors, who let the author's words be the stars. It is the words that show the reader/listener the character, not the narrator's bizarre idea of an accent. Alan Cumming never changes his accent when he is reading the speech of another character (though he has toned down his own Scottish accent for the entire reading). The narrator playing Mina reads the part of a man telling a story in the deep, gruff voice a child would use who was imitating a grownup. It's her interpretation of Van Helseling that is the most annoying. Suddenly this Dutchman is Russian, in an accent so thick its almost not understandable. So amateurish in what should have been the most professional of products. I couldn't wait for her parts to be over and fast-forwarded through many of them. That said, Alan Cumming, Tim Curry and most of the other narrators make this a must-listen.
"Not as special as I'd hoped"
I had a different version of Dracula, done quite well. I was drawn to this one for the sample of Tim Curry in my ears. The main narrator was just okay. The number of narrators doesn't equal more dramatic effect. Really absorbing story of a classic vampire.
Did you ever get the feeling that the world was a tuxedo and you were a pair of brown shoes?
"Truly Creppy and Superbly Acted"
Individual actors portray the characters and read from their respective character excerpts -- providing a rich and colorful storyline.
Jonathan Harker's Diary -- the beginning of the book captures you.
A rich and colorful language and deeply well read
He's Coming...
"A very good and unique story."
The best so far.
My favorite character is Jonathan Harker, but Dr. Van Helsing is a close second.
The first chapter has quite a few good scenes with Harker in Dracula's castle. The scenes with Dr. Helsing talking of Dracula and his history is interesting as well.
The Sacred Wafer! Just kidding. That would be terrible. The beginning first chapter could be it's own mini story called Jonathan Harker's Diary. The first chapter is very possibly my favorite (partly do to the awesome narrator) so I could read and or listen to it by itself.
It was originally named the UN-DEAD, but I like Dracula far better then that.
The name just looks cool in red letters and is menacing in itself.
I don't think things like God's Unholy is better then the simply evil Dracula.
The full name of Dracula could be used for a book specifically about him in his younger years right before he become a vampire. Since Bram Stoker is long past deceased his great great (possibly more great) grandchild (I forget his name but he is also a writer and has written a sequel to Dracula,) could write it.
I really enjoyed the story. The way in which it is told (through letters, diaries, newspaper clippings, ship's logs) lends realism to the story and a kind of off kilt feeling to the events that gives a unique and observing experience.
I am not really a fan of horror, but I would suggest this to anyone looking for a good story well told and a new experience in storytelling.
Bram Stoker is one of many talented Irish Writers.
Dracula is known by many as his most remarkable work
Harry Turtledove fan
"Bad narration of a classic"
All the characters sounded the same accent
Maybe the narrator should listen to his own book before attempting to narrate another. Listen to Ray Porter Joe Ledger novels.
"the real deal"
oh-ho-ho-ho! if you're tired of the glut of modern vampire literature, and want something to really sink your teeth into (har har), look no further. nobody sparkles here, vampires are not sexy-but-slightly-pale people from 1860-something, and there's no vampire politics.
what you will get is the slow, tortuous reveal of a true monster. everything about the count is properly horrible. no extra blood and gore are necessary. little details are painstakingly added up, the characters slowly work through the perplexing evidence, and even though we all know the answers, you can't help but be mesmerized. by the time you get a good solid look at Dracula your skin is probably crawling.
the many voiced narration worked well with the original format of the book: the different voices helped remind me who's diary entry / letter / etc I was listening to. (I personally found Lucy's narration to be a little tedious, but it's so thoroughly in character that maybe I just found Lucy tedious...).
"awesome audio!"
I've made it through 40 years without having to read this story. but when i saw the cast on this (katherine kellgren is one of my favorite narrators) along with well known actors like tim curry and alan cummings, i was instantly curious. i know this is one of those books i'd have slogged through and hated every moment of it. but listening to them perform the story, i was hooked the entire way through. definitely the version to listen to if you want to experience dracula the way it should be experiened!
"Wonderfully Done"
That's a tough question to answer since it really depends on the reader/listener and their own personal preferences but for me the audio edition was far superior. I've spent many years picking up and putting down this book, hoping to finish it each time and failing miserably. With this audio edition I was finally able to finish it and understand why so many people (myself included now) loved it.
There were many memorable moments within this novel, some of them more exciting than others, but for me the scene that has stayed with me the longest is the news report of the doomed ship Demeter. It's chilling, not only because of its description but because you begin to realize that even if all the puzzle pieces are laid out for the characters, it's going to take a good while for anyone to make sense of them.
Dr. Seward as performed by Alan Cumming was easily my favorite. Not only was a good chunk of the novel told through his journal entries but Cumming's performance infused a sense of growing urgency that kept me coming back for more.
I might very well be in the minority in this but I have to admit that I found the first third of this book to be a bit dry and, at times, outright boring. Most of the action takes place later in the book with plenty of set-up leading the way and while normally I wouldn't mind I still found myself wondering whether or not skipping forward a bit would be a bad thing. Having listened to it all, however, I will say that while I'm glad I didn't skip the first time, I'll definitely be skipping parts on the next listen.
"Great book ."
This is was first audiobook and so far my favorite. I have listened to some chapters over three time since.
I love how each character has their own voice. Chapter 7 was my favorite
Jonnathan. His experience in Dracula's castle
"Frankenstein Assemblage From Anaemic All-Star Cast"
Very disappointed with this version of Dracula; I was looking to spend a credit wisely, but was regretting it within 30 mins. What could possibly go wrong? A stellar cast, the promised restitution of the horror and power missing in so many other productions, and all the 'campiness' and creepy music erased. For me, however, much of the narration seems decidedly lacklustre, rather careless even, lacking the much vaunted drive and tension in numerous sections: in short it seems to lack direction. To me, it seems not to have been directed at all but 'divvied up' and then reassembled. One of the female characters speaks throughout in the same simpering and numbing three-note cadence, while one character accent, from the North East of England sounds suspiciously as if modelled on Daphne out of 'Frasier'. Editing choices militate against any build in tension: pauses are chopped out, sentences butt up against each other as if there was a shortage of 'tape'. Wish I'd gone for one of the single narrator versions or the BBC dramatized version.
"In many way's great, in other ways not so great"
Alan Cumming's Dr Seward, and John Lee's (other persons) performances are great. I also enjoyed Simon Vance's Johnathan Harker. The whole thing comes together very well, with exception to only a few irritations.
Difficult to say, as most audio books I've heard have only one performer, or narrator. Being rather fond of John Lee, as a narrator, and with consideration to another 'classic,' a revenge masterpiece in this case, I would strongly recommend The Count of Monte Cristo. However, it's a very long, unabridged listen (50+ hrs), compared to this much shorter, unabridged audio book (c15hrs).
Alan Cumming's Dr Seward
I never do - always too many hours to sit through!
I wasn't terribly keen on the female parts of this particular narration. Perfectly clear, and well read, however the characterisation in no way appealed to me. I thought for a while that Mina Murray/Harker (Katy Kellgren) and Lucy Westenra (Susan Duerden) were performed by the same person, there being only minor character alterations between the two, regarding tone and voice. More discernibly different voice actors in this case would have helped this particular version enormously. Susan Duerden's 'Lucy,' of the two female performers in this case, was the most annoying.
"Horror well done."
I love Bram Stokers "Dracula" of which I have many audiobook versions. Personally I find the multiple cast members bring a whole new world to the characters and story pace, rather than a lone narrator. Some of the accents and pronunciations are a little off, but I like the quirkiness and professionalism of this audiobook.
"Classic horror with multiple voices"
The basic story of Dracula is probably familiar to most, but it is the central concept that stays longest in the mind after reading/listening. To be fair the plot loses steam at various moments and the characters are fairly flat, but the vampire and Transylvania as a setting have had so much impact on Twentieth Century culture that this book needs to read by everyone at least once just to see where it all came from. And I can't think of a better way to do that than listening to this audio-book. The book is narrated by various voices, so likewise this audio-book is read by a different narrator for each character, such as Alan Cumming for Seward and Time Curry as Van Helsing. This works very well, the multiple voices really adding something extra to sustain interest - this really is one of the most enjoyable audio-books I have listened to: A massively influential book read very well - highly recommended.
"It's a cliche beater!"
The full cast narration was one of the best features of this audiobook. All accomplished and convincing audio actors, they do a great job of establishing empathy with the characters and creating a real sense of impulsion to the story. I expected cliched and over played 'horror' story. The reality was much more subtle and engaging. There was nothing not to like!
The most interesting aspect of the plot was the team of individuals that came together to bring Dracula down. Least interesting were the somewhat forced plugs given to the 'surprising' ability of a woman who masters both shorthand and typewriting to help her husband with his work!
The ghost ship sailing into port. Fabulous tension.
Yes. I went so far as to hire the DVD of the 1998 film. What a travesty! Camped up and totally unwatchable.
"Classically wonderful"
Oh God Yes!
It is beautifully true to the original. Their was a sense of the times delivered in the performances. The atmosphere was also deliciously conveyed in the audio background.
The nature of the book is too have many perspectives and each of the narrators/actors was wonderful in their delivery. It is also very refreshing and dynamic to have the different voices journey you through the story.
This is a classic that will be revisited several times in my life.
"Well worth listening to"
Everyone has heard of Dracula. Everyone has seen at least one film, But how many people have bothered with the original book?
This a great retelling of the original with the cast delivering excellent performances. There are some genuinely creepy elements to the book which explains why it grabbed the imagination, However, I also found the character of Lucy irritating which does take away a bit from the story, However I would recommend that you try this if you want to find out what the fuss is about and why it is a classic
"Gripping Stuff."
Twilight it's not. Thank goodness.
I had never read the book and my only knowledge of the story is the 1990 film starring Gary Oldman which I hadn't particularly enjoyed.
As is often the case the book is actually so much better. A tense and horrifying tale that had me on the edge of my seat throughout and shutting the window and checking under the bed at night!
Brought to life by an excellent cast, Tim Curry as Van Helsing stood out for me particularly although all the voice actors did an amazing job at building the tension.
Absolutely fabulous.
"Will disturb your sleep"
As preparation for a project set in Whitby I downloaded Bram's Stoker's classic "Dracula' to as useful way of getting a feel for the place. This is a very unnerving story and rather than providing me with local colour on Whitby, the novel kept me awake for 3 nights as I became fixated with the plot and characters. It does not matter how many second rate horror movies have been made of this story, the original does not fail to chill. Stoker's detail and multi-vocal perspective seems innovative and designed to entrap the reader. Read with restraint and precision by an able cast, this is a must listen.
A brilliant performance of this wonderful book. How could it be otherwise with Tim Curry and the rest of the cast? Characterisation good and storytelling just too good to pause. Stoker at his quirky, articulate best.
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