HMS Ulysses
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HMS Ulysses
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Narrated by:
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Denis Quilley
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By:
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Alistair MacLean
About this listen
The novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of action and suspense – an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.
Constant patrols have pushed the crew of the HMS Ulysses beyond the limits of endurance. And now they must be put to sea again, to escort a vital supply convoy heading for Murmansk.
As they head deep into the frozen waters they are faced not only with the fierce arctic weather, but a swarm of airborne attacks, German ships, then the feared U-boats, all hellbent on destroying the convoy.
With each day threatening another sudden attack, and increasing hardships aboard the frozen ship, Ulysses suffers greater damage trying to protect the other vessels. And soon the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and her silent pursuers.
©1955 Alistair MacLean; (P)1992 HarperCollins Audiobooks, London, United KingdomListeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
‘A brilliant, overwhelming piece of descriptive writing.’
Observer
‘A story of exceptional courage which grips the imagination.’
Daily Telegraph
‘It deserves an honourable place among 20th-century war books.’
Daily Mail
‘HMS Ulysses is in the same class as The Cruel Sea.’
Evening Standard
Quilley reads it like a News Broadcast, and the book itself is more like a Weather report.
There is so much about the weather, so many superlatives used, and yet it goes on and on.
Not much of a actual story, just a very long report on the weather conditions.
Like a Weather report!
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Is there anything you would change about this book?
Having read this book I was disappointed at the cuts to the story used on this audible book. I think it didn't fully give you the sense of the struggle the ship and crew faced in their battle against the Germans and the development of the characters.Read the book and don't listen to this
Who was your favorite character and why?
CPO Hartley-backbone of the storyWhat do you think the narrator could have done better?
read all the bookWas HMS Ulysses worth the listening time?
NoA good story ruined
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I personally would read the full version as you get a better grasp of events and a better story all together.
Shouldn't be abridged.
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Don't waste your money on this - buy an unabridged version.
DO NOT BUY - IT IS ONLY ONE QUARTER OF FULL BOOK
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HMS Ulysses
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