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The Red Pony

By: John Steinbeck
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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The beautiful, spirited red pony is everything Jody ever dreamed of....

Raised on a ranch in northern California, Jody is well-schooled in the hard work and demands of a rancher's life. He is used to the way of horses, too; but nothing has prepared him for the special connection he will forge with Gabilan, the hot-tempered pony his father gives him. With Billy Buck, the hired hand, Jody tends and trains his horse, restlessly anticipating the moment he will sit high upon Gabilan's saddle. But when Gabilan falls ill, Jody discovers there are still lessons he must learn about the ways of nature and, particularly, the ways of man.

©1933, 1961 John Steinbeck (P)2011 Penguin Audio Classics Coming of Age Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Ranch
Beautiful Storytelling • Compelling Narrative • Realistic Portrayal • Episodic Structure • Masterful Simplicity
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Where does The Red Pony rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is among the best in terms of quality, but I've yet to find a bad one yet among the Audible collection.

What did you like best about this story?

The Red Pony is like no other story because each episode can be treated in isolation; however, they are interrelated as well.

What about Frank Muller’s performance did you like?

His voice has now become synonymous with the story itself. I can't think of listening to anyone else. He treats the narration and the characters as separate entities, as good readers should; however, he gives each character a personality I've never seen in other Audible books.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I have listened to it in one setting, in part because the book allows for it. But the reading is great enough to pull you in once you begin.

Hand in Hand

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This was one of my favorite books. I have already read it at least twice and I will gladly to it again.everybody on audible should keep up the good work.

Awesome book

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The story was exciting and sad. It was very descriptive and dramatic. The story described the Salinas area accurately and I was able to picture the setting.

Good read for 12 yr old

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It’s boing!

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One of the greatest stories ever told read by Frank Muller? This is a special treat indeed.

What is not to love here?

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Absolutely beautiful story, but narrator could be a little annoying and nasally at times. Overall good, would recommend for any Steinbeck fan! Just brace yourself; this story isn't as happy as the title makes it seem...

Great story, good performance

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If you have not read this lovely book by John Steinbeck, I highly recommend you take the time to do so. His insight into human nature and the strong lessons of ordinary life are profound and undeniable. This is an excellent introduction to this highly celebrated author.

The Draw of The Red Pony

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. A beautiful story about longing. Growing up. Responsibility life!

What other book might you compare The Red Pony to and why?

A separate peace

Which character – as performed by Frank Muller – was your favorite?

Billy

If you could take any character from The Red Pony out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Billy. Would like to understand how he came to this ranch and why he wanted to stay!

Any additional comments?

One can really feel the place and the people here

Steinbeck maybe about his youth?

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I have to agree with other reviewers. The pace, performance and inflection of the narrator was not appealing. Many times I found it distracting and had to take take breaks before resuming. Great story.

Not a fan of the narrator.

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I think I was supposed to read that more than 50 years ago, in school. Glad I finally did!

Long Overdue

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