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The Forest
- Narrated by: Roger Davis
- Length: 33 hrs and 45 mins
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A magnificent, sweeping history in which Rutherfurd captures the essence of the English heartland, from the author of Paris, London and New York.
Few places lie closer to the heart of the nation's heritage than the New Forest. Now, Edward Rutherfurd weaves its history and legends into compelling fiction. From the mysterious killing of King William Rufus, treachery and witchcraft, smuggling and poaching run through this epic tale of well-born ladies, lowly woodsmen, sailors, merchants and Cistercian monks.
The feuds, wars, loyalties and passions of generations reach their climax in a crime that shatters the decorous society of Jane Austen's Bath and whose ramifications continue through the age of the Victorian railway builders to the ecologists of the present day.
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- K. J. Bute
- 24-12-20
Brilliant and one learns so much.
I used to live in the New Forest and thought I knew it well but I learnt so much from this book for which I am so grateful.
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- Anne Mason
- 12-03-22
Interesting
The history of England brought alive through peoples’ lives. Fascinating, I’d like to go and visit the area now!
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- Jo Clarke
- 06-03-22
Utterly compelling - Outstanding!
This was my first, and certainly not my last, Edward Rutherford book.
I was completely captivated by the book from start to finish. The author weaves such a compelling narrative, we learn much about the ordinary lives of gentry, commoners and so much about the wildlife and trees of the forest. Not only, set against the backdrop of the events at the time, I have new depths of empathy and understanding of various landmark times in our history.
As soon as it finished, I went straight back to the beginning and have just completed my second listen, which I loved just as much. I really recommend this as there were many nuances I missed first time.
There may be a few advantages in reading the print version where I could have flicked back to check dates and relationships, but any of these niggles where worth it to have Roger Davis' impeccable narration. How he managed such consistency with the subtle voice changes for each character for such a long book is utterly mind-boggling.
This book has given me so much to think about, how our social and cultural values shift over time and what elements of far gone norms still reside in our current systems and beliefs. Also interesting, although fictional, to observe concepts of inherited trauma and ancestral lines in the families.
Anyone who enjoys a solid family saga/ historical fiction/ Time Team/ nature will enjoy this epic masterpiece.
I'm about to start Sarum and can't wait!
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- Manonim
- 08-04-22
Curate’s egg
Don’t be put off by part 1 which in places comes across as M&B - it had just sufficient enough pastoral to keep me going (thank goodness) as it developed into an interesting and sometimes captivating historical read
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- Lynda
- 20-04-22
the tale sucks you in
loved this novel. the story is built on family and pulls you along as you follow their journey through the years
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- Starbuck
- 01-07-22
Reminiscent of Pillars of the Earth...
Glad I discovered The Forest. I love Pillars of the Earth and this is very reminiscent of the sweeping journey through time that I loved so much about Pillars
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- Rose
- 29-07-22
Really enjoyable
A gentle and fascinating stroll through a thousand years. A time brought to life by families’ joys and struggles living in the forest.
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- pen
- 08-09-21
A master class!
Really and truly a fantastic book packed with wonderful characters and stories, fitted so well around history. The writing flows brilliant from one point in time to another withe exceptional narration. I didn't want it to end!
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-06-22
Really brought it to life
Although long, this is well worth sticking with. The story is a satisfying one (as with Ruthurford's other work), and the narration is done in a subtly humourous way that endears you to the characters. The womens' voices can be a little camp (sometimes a bit pythonesque, even), but really only the ones who are meant to be a bit charmingly ridiculous.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-06-23
Another great listed
I love the long and winding way the author reaches his conclusion, I love the history and the interconnection of the characters
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