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The Brewer's Tale
- Narrated by: Hannah Norris
- Length: 23 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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- Valerie
- 28-01-15
Good story
This tale, although long, kept my interest throughout. It deserved better narration as the intonation was clueless, and some of the pronunciation was hilarious.
However, the content was an interesting and knowledgeable portrayal of the times, and it was worth listening to.
5 people found this helpful
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- dm
- 29-10-15
Good story
I love historical fiction and this is a great find. There are not many books told about a woman's life, and even fewer from the viewpoint of a non-noble woman. The story keeps you listening with its twists and turns.
5 people found this helpful
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- JoJo
- 10-12-15
Enjoyed every moment
Well done to everyone involved in this book; it is fabulous. The narrator did an excellent job from start to end. Thank you!!
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- Orite Levy
- 02-06-15
Listenable
Good enough story but not the best reader. It took me many hours to get used to the rushed way that the reader reads. I wish she would have read just a bit slower.
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- renee
- 10-04-15
Kept me entranced
What made the experience of listening to The Brewer's Tale the most enjoyable?
I listened to this on the way to and from work for weeks. The different tones for different people were amazing and kept me entertained.
Have you listened to any of Hannah Norris’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
I want to listen to more of Hannah Norris books.
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- Keron
- 30-12-21
Too traumatic to be entertaining
This novel seems well researched & historically accurate but considering it is a work of fiction to captivate & entertain - and not an academic account - it’s too traumatic as the main character goes from one cataclysmic injustice/encounter or event to the next. It’s a 23+ hour listen - with 8 hours to go - I’ve turned it off and won’t finish it - unable to listen to this poor woman’s next traumatic drama. Female doing the male voices are a bit lame.
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- Donna D Sabsook
- 21-03-21
Very Good Story
The book was very good and interesting. I can’t imagine being a female during that time period having. Too many obstacles to overcome and hurdles to jump being 2nd class citizens to men. Ugh!
Some portions were bit lengthy and probably didn’t add much to the story line.
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- Joanne Love
- 03-02-17
annoying , contrived and predictable
I tried hard to like this story but found I had to give up half way through.Narrater annoyed me, the story was contrived and predictable. the language repetitive. No more....I had to stop
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- LoveArt
- 18-07-16
Great historical content
didn't like narrator, eemed forced and voice projection was too loud for an audio book.
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- Tea Enthusiast :O)
- 21-02-16
Great listen.
I truly enjoyed this medieval tale of a woman brewer. While long, it was a fascinating read. I learned much about the period & brewing trade esp what was open for women st that time ( there is even more great info at the end in the authors historical notes- I enjoyed these as much as the book ) I highly recommend this to my historical novel loving friends who love period derail and a good tale. I look fwd to more books from this author! I say keep up the great work!