THE BLUE HOTEL, a short story by Stephen Crane

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14 күн бұрын

The Blue Hotel" by Stephen Crane is a tense and atmospheric tale set in a small Nebraska town. The story begins when three men meet at the Palace Hotel, which is known for its striking blue color, during a snowstorm. The hotel's owner, Scully, attempts to ensure the guests have a pleasant stay, but paranoia and mistrust soon take root among them. After a series of card games, accusations of cheating lead to a violent confrontation that results in tragedy. Ultimately, the story explores themes of fate, misunderstanding, and the destructive nature of fear.

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@nikkodemus1296 11 күн бұрын

Loved it

@thinkthinker44 10 күн бұрын

Excellent!

@YogZab 5 күн бұрын

🙃 The reader is listed as Deaver Brown. Audible says he narrates several books. Apparently also an author. Good voice and intonation.

@christopherlord3441 4 күн бұрын

I doubt very much if it is Deaver Brown because Mr Brown is an American from Massachusetts and this AI voice is based on an English (British) speaker.

@YogZab 21 сағат бұрын

@@christopherlord3441 That's what the Audible site said! Curious.

@billdauphine951 11 күн бұрын

Love his stuff. ❤

@SaransCortex 12 күн бұрын

Interesting. I like the narrator's voice, who is it?

@hopedanica4377 12 күн бұрын

I would guess AI

@drivebyquipper 12 күн бұрын

Arturo Inteligencia.

@1cleandude 11 күн бұрын

No way that’s a human!

@davidlamb7524 9 күн бұрын

AI for sure

@rameyzamora1018 9 күн бұрын

Robot narration but dang! they're gettn' better.

@kellym.9453 3 күн бұрын

🙈💙

@revolutionaryhamburger 11 күн бұрын

Well, that didn’t play out quite as I expected.

@janfredrikhelland2344 10 күн бұрын

I,m sorry, but I think the guy reading this and other stories like it needs to find another job. It,s true that any narrator is inevitably bound to leave his mark on the text, but this man’s ability to do so is a little too dire for my taste.

@nct948 8 күн бұрын

As for my taste, I very much enjoy the clear enunciation and the warmth of the voice. I haven't listened to the complete story yet, but your comments so surprised me that I felt compelled to express my grateful appreciation for this recording.

@robinwilson2023 6 күн бұрын

Yes. I agree with- you. Feminine / Masculine voices are inapropriately "placed". Also the pronounciation is off ("whack") - "canter". Art.- Int.!

@robinwilson2023 6 күн бұрын

Acleverfake, listen-carefuly.

@YogZab 5 күн бұрын

Yes I like his reading very much.

@christopherlord3441 4 күн бұрын

It's AI. Mispronounces twopence, threepence, sixpence and some other common words.

@PamKonya 5 күн бұрын

Ok, not the best.

@bealreadyhappy 11 күн бұрын

Anything over 30 to 35 mins is NOT short! 🙂

@neuralsurfer 11 күн бұрын

Depends on how you define it: Stephen Crane, known for his realistic and often stark portrayals of life, authored several notable short stories. Here are five of his works: The Open Boat - Based on Crane's real-life experience of surviving a shipwreck, this story explores themes of nature, fate, and human solidarity. The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky - This story humorously and poignantly depicts the confrontation between traditional Western motifs and modern changes. The Blue Hotel - Set in a Nebraska hotel, this story delves into the themes of fear, fate, and the human condition through the experiences of the hotel's guests. The Monster - This story challenges the social norms and prejudices of a small town when a man becomes disfigured while saving a child from a fire. An Episode of War - A realistic depiction of the Civil War, focusing on a lieutenant who is wounded in battle, illustrating the randomness and brutality of war.

@BenAndJeffsAudiobooks 11 күн бұрын

Wrong! Most audiobooks are much longer

@venetia6296 11 күн бұрын

Might you want to grow up?

@debs_boho_jungle 8 күн бұрын

@@venetia6296My Dad used to say” Some people would complain if you hung em’ with a new rope” haha

@desolation2row 7 күн бұрын

Not that long either...