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Star of the Sea
- Narrated by: Peter Marinker
- Length: 15 hrs and 31 mins
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Summary
Winter 1847, the Star of the Sea sets sail from Ireland for New York. Among the refugees are a maidservant, bankrupt Lord Merridith, an aspiring novelist, and a maker of revolutionary ballads. Each is connected more deeply than they know.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-06-23
An epic!
Love the book. Utterly engaging. I did however question the choice of the narrator. His voice was smooth and enjoyable, his voice for the English characters was superb. However much of the book is narrating the voices and geographical place names of Ireland. The Irish accents were difficult to listen too, place names unintelligible and attempts at speaking Irish a concern to say the least. This undermines the book. It is not the narrators fault, it would be prudent in future to support narrators by employing an expert in the pronunciations of specific languages to enable them to do the book justice.
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- Windsor Woman
- 09-03-18
My most favourite book
Have now read and listened to this book five times over the years as it is so incredibly good. Beautifully read on audio and most skillfully written, it holds your attention from start to finish. Will be enjoyed by either men or woman as originally recommended to me by 30 year old guy and I am a middle aged woman. You won't regret listening to this wonderful book.
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- MRS I ARCHIBALD
- 16-05-19
A superior listen
A gripping tale of high quality with the excellent narration it deserves. Supreme story-telling with palpable highs and lows..
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- The listener
- 30-12-20
Outstanding
Brilliant writing, haunting and captivating story, excellent narration. I absolutely could not put it down.
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- Waulnut
- 01-01-23
Relentlessly heartbreaking but outstanding!
The reader, Peter Marinker, fully understands this writer who offers a compelling account of the lives of migrants fleeing hardship and famine in Ireland in 1847, as passengers on board a ship bound for New York. Joseph O'Connor is the complete story teller who draws you into the lives of characters so real you weep for them, with all their flaws and failings, strengths and hopes for a life of safety and dignity. Highly recommended!
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- marcia Hill
- 23-10-20
Captivating
A must listen for all those who live historical fiction. One of my top five listens.
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- Douglas
- 29-07-20
Brilliant
An amazing memorable book with a gripping historical story and brilliantly narrated. Up there with the very best.
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- Bernadette
- 07-10-15
Excellent read, perfect narration
I had been wanting to read this book for a long time and in the end chose the audible version so I could enjoy it while travelling in the car. It captivated me from the beginning to the end. Joseph 0'Connor is a genius. I felt like I was living the story at times, such was the depth of meaning. The narrator was a perfect choice, The best I have heard so far. I couldn't recommend it more
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- Anonymous User
- 18-10-20
The Star of the Sea.
I loved this book. The narrator made the story come alive. It was truly thought provoking.
5 star rating.
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- Dixon at Coryton
- 20-12-18
A first class read
I really enjoy this book. A moving story that gives a good insight in to Connemara life in the 1830s tom 1850s and the great Connemara famines of that time. Holds your attention till the end.
Highly recommended.
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