
Blindness
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Davis
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By:
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José Saramago
A city is hit by a sudden and strange epidemic of "white blindness", which spares no one. Authorities confine the blind to an empty mental hospital, but there social conventions quickly crumble and the struggle for survival brings out the worst in people.
There is one eyewitness to this nightmare who guides seven strangers -among them a boy with no mother, a girl with dark glasses, a dog of tears - out of their prison and through the barren streets, and the procession becomes as uncanny as the surroundings are harrowing.
A magnificent parable of loss and disorientation and a vivid evocation of the horrors of the 20th century, by Nobel Prize-winning author Jose Saramago, Blindness has swept the masses with its powerful portrayal of man's worst appetites and weaknesses - and man's ultimately exhilarating spirit.
English translation by Juan Sager.
©1997 Juan Sager (English translation); 1995 Jose Saramago and Editorial Caminho (P)2008 BBC Audiobooks AmericaListeners also enjoyed...




















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Story: hmm there are disturbing parts, disgusting parts, surprising outcomes…… honest view of what humanity becomes when civilization crashes
Good overall
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Too philosophical
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Not the best.
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So repetitive
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Saramago captures the terror that descends as sight is lost, both at the individual level as well as the societal level. Horrible people do horrible things even when sightless. It’s also clear that no one is prepared for what is happening as well as what’s to come. The one seeing woman makes for a fascinating character as she must at times pretend or fake being blind to prevent being overwhelmed, while still carrying the bulk of the responsibility for taking care of everyone.
The narration is superb with excellent character distinction. Pacing is smooth and on the brisk side.
No vision statement
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An interesting premise but...
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Aren't we all blind
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Captivating story
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I thought it was a provocative read, intriguing and thought provoking. But dont expect Crichton. Think Lord of the Flies by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
Surrealistic
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This is definitely not a dystopian fantasy. It is not philosophy either.
Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of Blindness are the reviews. Some see darkness, nightmares, frightening, heartbreaking. Others see beauty, uplifting, thought-provoking, interesting. Some say boring, unrealistic, and just plain bad. Some are deeply offended by the violence, poop, stench, vomit, and decomposition. Some people even hate the Dog of Tears! All this is what makes Blindness powerful.
The narration is excellent.
Blindness is Powerful
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