Utterly absorbing, full of surprises

I wouldn't have identified this as something for me, but my partner fancied listening to it on a long drive. It was a thrilling listen and we could hardly bear to interrupt it when our journey ended. The story of the hijack is central of course, but it is beautifully contextualised within the politics of the Middle East, and also considers the implications of a traumatic event for survivors over many years. The author is a clear and and absorbing narrator.

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Terrifying story

Very emotional and heartbreaking story. Not for everyone. I feel sorry for all the people involved

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One of the best factual account narrated 👍

An excellent account written and narrated by none other than Owen Bennett- Jones. This will be great history book for generations to come.

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Brilliant

Owen Bennett-Jones does a great job: Bravo. Please do more of these podcasts, this is great journalism 👏👏👏

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excellent

excellent audio series. learned so much of Pakistan history around the high jack incident.

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A fascinating insight

This is most interesting humane take on an intensely sad consequence of our warped sense of rights, freedoms and demands without responsibility for society and global community. This is a really well done investigation.

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Great listen

Very indepth the trauma still felt today, the futility of it all and who benefitted?

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Well researched

Great account and interesting peek into history of Pakistan. Well paced and addictive. Highly recommended.

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Edge of the seat stuff

The Hijack is a popular true-crime podcast that covers the story of a high-stakes hijacking. The podcast is hosted by a team of experienced journalists who bring their expertise to the table and provide a thorough analysis of the events that took place.

One of the strengths of the show is its attention to detail. The hosts take their time to thoroughly research and investigate each aspect of the story, leaving no stone unturned. They provide valuable insights into the motivations behind the hijacking, as well as the larger societal and cultural issues at play.

The storytelling is top-notch and keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The hosts have a knack for weaving together various threads of information and presenting the story in a clear and concise manner.

The production values of the podcast are also impressive, with high-quality sound design and music that helps to create a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.

Overall, The Hijack is a well-researched and engaging podcast that will leave listeners on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a fan of true crime or just looking for a good story, this podcast is definitely worth checking out.

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Gripping

A really interesting read, great narration and really piqued my interest on other podcasts by Owen Bennett Jones and his research over the years. listened to the Hijack in a morning and then the Assassination. Sad how many of the hostages are still affected by their time on this plane. Not sure how I feel that one if the hijackers now wants asylum in Europe.

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