Rediscovering a Masterpiece: Why the New Audiobook of The Lover by Marguerite Duras is Essential Listening
8. Which “New” Version Should You Choose?
Don't Multitask: This is not a background listen. Duras’s sentences loop back on themselves. If you miss one minute, you may lose the thread of the timeline.
The Speed Setting: Do not listen at 1.25x or 1.5x speed. The power of Duras lies in the silence between the words. Listen at 1.0x speed or even 0.9x if the narrator is fast.
The Sequel: If you finish The Lover and want more, there is a sequel/companion piece: The North China Lover (L'Amant de la Chine du Nord). Be aware that the audiobook for the sequel is harder to find in English but is often available in French.