Category: Penguin

Episode 93; The Sacrifice Box, Review

30/1/2018

Rules are generally created for a reason and for September Hope Rules mean more to him than most. The reason for this is one summer spent with his 'friends' and the discovery they make.

Told within 3 well defined time periods writer Martin Stewart sets about creating believable characters with a strong sense of themselves. Some are likeable and some are not the key is each has a hook that you can not ignore.

The narration by Christos Lawton helps to round off this rather fine production.

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By: Martin Stewart
Narrated by: Christos Lawton
Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 25-01-18
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 87; The Butchering Art, Review

16/1/2018

The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine, to give it its full tittle is a look at the life and achievements of Joseph Lister.

At a time when surgery was a gamble thanks to poor hygiene standards Lister transformed the surgical approach from a squalid affair to one that actively promoted the cleanliness we are accustomed to today.

The book itself does a great job in giving Lister context allowing for quite a few anecdotes which help to give the listening experience a greater depth.

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Written by: Lindsey Fitzharris
Narrated by: Sam Woolf
Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:17/10/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 86; The Chalk Man, Review

11/1/2018

C.J. Tudor is a name you may not have heard of before but after listening to The Chalk Man its one that you certainly but into your database.

The story covers 2 time periods and explores the events surrounding the discovery of a body in the woods by Ed and his group of friends.

The meat of the book however is a look at Ed's character and the way he has changed in 30 years, including his relationship with his gang.

The dual narration is first class with both narrators taking on a Ed from a different age, both adding something different to his voice while keeping true to the character.

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Release Date:11/01/2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Written by: C J Tudor
Narrated by: Andrew Scott, Asa Butterfield
Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 83; Batman: Nightwalker: DC Icons, Book 2, Review

9/1/2018

A young Bruce Wayne is put into a precarious position akin to the most famous Starling of all time in this new entry into the DC Icons series. Setting the scene in a pre-Batman world Marie Lu has put together an intriguing look at the young Master Wayne and given him a complex tale to try to resolve.

The narration by Will Damron helps to give the depth to the story in needs especially in the "prison" scenes.

Overall this is an exciting entry into the DC Icons series and well worth a listen.

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Written by: Marie Lu
Narrated by: Will Damron
Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:04/01/2018
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 74; Fever Pitch

6/12/2017

Nick Hornby's classic explores the nature of fandom by looking at his own obsession with "The Arsenal". Part review of almost two decades of sporting obscurity with a pinch of delight at the end mixed with a look into the soul and consciousness of a obsessive.

Although this book focuses on Football and two teams Cambridge United are also in there (Surprisingly) it is an inclusive title for those with a passion that can become all consuming as well as those who are trying to understand this character trait in others.

Unfortuantely the production does have an issue with chapter ordering which takes some of the gloss of this wonderful book.

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Written by: Nick Hornby
Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/05/2015
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
3.40 (17 ratings)

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Episode 72; Mythos, Review

30/11/2017

Stephen Fry presents a new way of looking of the Greek Myths. Told with modern references and language this gateway into the world of Gods and Titans is a book to capture the imagination of young and old.

Fry's narration is filled with his traditional wit and as with the Harry Potter series he does a fantastic job turning his voice to whomever he needs to.

Mythos is certainly a book to love, on the minus side some of the bigger stories like Odysseus and Perseus are not contained within the narrative. Hopefully that means we can expect a second book (this is a hope of mine)

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Written by: Stephen Fry
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
Length: 15 hrs and 23 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:02/11/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 60; Passchendaele: A New History, Review

7/11/2017

The Battle of Passchendaele is one of the most infamous events in World War One and in the whole of Human history.

In this insightful book Nick Lloyd does his best to help us to understand not only the battle itself but the wider political context of the events of late July to early November 1917.

If you are interested in the First World War in any form the this book is a must listen to.

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Release Date:05/10/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Written by: Nick Lloyd
Narrated by: Mark Elstob
Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 42; Mayhem: A Memoir, Review

22/9/2017

Writer and publisher Sigrid Rausing opens up her familial relationship with addiction for all to bare. In this impactful memoir of her relationship with her brother and his now deceased wife.

Spanning the decades she gives you a basis of understanding of her family and the trials and tribulations of their lives. Mostly though this is powerful look at the way addiction can influence lives of not only the addicted but the ones around them

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Written by: Sigrid Rausing
Narrated by: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/09/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 41; Wonder Woman: Warbringer (DC Icons Series), Review

13/9/2017

A Wonderful Wonder Woman tale from the pen of Leigh Bardugo. When a decedent of the Woman who's face launched a thousand ships threatens the Island of Themyscira Diana has to choose her course in the only way she knows how, with her heart.

With action packed in throughout this is a fun filled romp with moral implications and more than a few nods to world history that can not fail to please.

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Written by: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Mozhan Marno
Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:31/08/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 37; Innocence

8/9/2017

Any tale by Roald Dahl is worth reading in my opinion, his ability to delight and disgust are second to none within the children literature category.

This book however is aimed a different audience but it still has the power to capture the imagination of adults. Whether it's through his autobiographical work or stories this book will run you through a mixture of emotions and show to everyone what a treasure Dahl was and still is to this day.

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Release Date:10/08/2017
Publisher: Penguin
Written by: Roald Dahl
Narrated by: Dan Stevens , Richard E. Grant , Richard Griffiths , Tamsin Greig , Andrew Scott
Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 32; Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens, Review

8/8/2017

In terms of comedy few can stand up to the work of Eddie Izzard. In this memoir he brings his personality to the narration of this "Directors Cut" of his book.

Opening up about his life in terms of the loss of his mother at a young age, through school, Dyslexia and of course his sexuality with a level of insight and comedy that are truly infectious.

This has to be one of the best autobiographies I have reviewed and it is certainly worth listening to.

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Written by: Eddie Izzard
Narrated by: Eddie Izzard
Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:15/06/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.

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Episode 25; Stalingrad, Review

13/7/2017

One of the finest history books I have ever read finally comes to Audiobook. Antony Beevor's work on the horrors of Stalingrad during the Second World War not only show the scope of battles but introduce a human element to proceedings. This mixture helps to create a book that is full of impact without ever needing to dramatise the events it describes.

The narration by Peter Noble is first rate as he gives the book the impact it needs again without ever becoming theatrical in his delivery.

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Written by: Antony Beevor
Narrated by: Peter Noble
Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:06/07/2017
Publisher: Penguin

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Episode 17; The Girl On The Train, Review

26/6/2017

Paula Hawkins came out of nowhere to set rather a big light on the book world in 2015. Her debut novel was one of the biggest selling Hardcovers at the time and has since become a film.

The story revolves around the idea of three women whose lives become entangled in a believable way. The real key to the story however are the characters and their development.

This is not an easy listen with some rather dark turns but with the help of a trio of talented narrators the experience is certainly worth it.

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Written by: Paula Hawkins
Narrated by: Clare Corbett , India Fisher , Louise Brealey
Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:15/01/2015
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 5; Into The Water, Review

22/5/2017

Paul jumps head first into this new ttile from acclaimed writer Paula Hawkins. This inspite of the fact he has yet to be entertained by The Girl on the Train in any of its forms.

Into The Water is presented as a cast narration of a POV story and has all the trappings of a British crime drama with odd locals, a big city invader as well as a local mystery that has many questions hanging over it.

The true greatness of this book is its complex yet believable cast of characters and the intricacies that hold family life together.

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Release Date:02/05/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks
Written by: Paula Hawkins
Narrated by: Imogen Church, Sophie Aldred, Daniel Weyman, Rachel Bavidge, Laura Aikman
Length: 11 hrs and 31 mins
Unabridged Audiobook

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