Absolutely atrocious narration. Like a vicar in a dreary service. Will avoid that guy in future

Absolutely atrocious narration. Like a vicar in a mournful service. Will avoid that guy in future. Quite horrendous. Gave up after chapter 3; life’s far too short

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Marvellous

My first time with this author. Took the book purely on the basis of the summary provided on the Audible site and I am glad I did. No holds barred storyline delves into the murky world of undercover anti terrorist work. Well worth a read.

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couldnt stop listening.

a brilliant book, which I read when first published. however to here it come to life with the brilliant narration of John o’mahoney was spellbinding!

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Grim

Grim but compelling. None of the characters are particularly likeable but you fear for them. Well plotted.

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Heart Stopping

Crafted out of viscera and shocking as ever.

World Class writing and narration.

I’m so lucky to have access to such poised performances

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I liked seeing story from all different viewpoints

What did you like most about The Journeyman Tailor?

Lots of different characters, who all had very different places in conflict. I thought they were real and it was insightful.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Journeyman Tailor?

In the pub when her identity was revealed, all was lost, but no..

Which character – as performed by John O'Mahoney – was your favourite?

The mother and wife.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When boy was captured and interrogated

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Excellent addition to my library

What did you like most about The Journeyman Tailor?

A novel of the Northern Troubles of the 70's. An acquired taste perhaps but I thoroughly enjoyed this book by Gerald Seymour. The narrrator was excellent.

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Realistic, bleak and enthralling

I listened to this book at the recommendation of a friend of mine who served as an officer in the Parachute Regiment in the area and time in which the book is set. He described it as being a very realistic portrayal of what it was like in Northern Ireland in the early '90s.

Whilst I have no personal experience to draw upon, it certainly has the sense of a realistic portrayal. But this is fiction and is a gripping story. It is fast-paced whilst not giving in to the comic-strip action of pulp thrillers. Above all, the characters are almost all very credible, apart from perhaps a somewhat Lara Croft-style female character. You feel as though you have spent a night in a ditch watching the house of a "Charlie 1".

A very notable point is the narration. It would be very easy to slip into 'stand-up comic' Irish accents, but the narrator manages the story and the various characters very well, bringing some real poignancy to the story.

If you want a thoughtful, well-told, gripping story with satisfying sense of realism; this is it.

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Totally enthralling

Massive road works outside the office have increased my commute to over an hour and even then it was too short! This audio book made every minute a joy. Fabulous performance enhanced a great story

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Good story

The story was first class, and the story teller brought the whole thing to life.

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