The Cost of Kindness

By Jerome K. Jerome
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length22m

About this audiobook

Sometimes, the best intentions pave the way to hilariously awkward situations. Discover the comedic pitfalls of attempting to be entirely too nice in a world built on unspoken social rules. A brilliant exploration of human nature, this tale unravels the delicate balance between genuine generosity and self-serving altruism. Prepare to laugh at the ridiculous lengths people will go to in order to maintain a facade of perfect charity. It is a witty, timeless reminder that good deeds rarely go unpunished.

Audiobook details

Rating★★★ 3.3 (41)
Includes Goodreads
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1By Jerome K. Jerome
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