THE BLUE HOTEL, a short story by Stephen Crane

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.

[@nikkodemus1296]

Loved it

[@thinkthinker44]

Excellent!

[@SaransCortex]

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

[@hopedanica4377]

I would guess AI

[@drivebyquipper]

Arturo Inteligencia.

[@1cleandude]

No way that’s a human!

[@davidlamb7524]

AI for sure

[@rameyzamora1018]

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

[@billdauphine951]

Love his stuff. ❤

[@YogZab]

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

[@christopherlord3441]

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]

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

[@revolutionaryhamburger]

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

[@kellym.9453]

🙈💙

[@janfredrikhelland2344]

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]

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]

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

[@robinwilson2023]

Acleverfake, listen-carefuly.

[@YogZab]

Yes I like his reading very much.

[@christopherlord3441]

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

[@PamKonya]

Ok, not the best.

[@bealreadyhappy]

Anything over 30 to 35 mins is NOT short! 🙂

[@neuralsurfer]

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]

Wrong! Most audiobooks are much longer

[@venetia6296]

Might you want to grow up?

[@debs_boho_jungle]

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

[@desolation2row]

Not that long either...

[@thatfeeble-mindedboy]

This doesn’t have credits at the end… Most of them do… That’s where it would be.