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The Ash Tree

Yazan: M. R. James
Seslendiren: David Suchet
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The tale of a man who unwittingly angers a sorcerer, who is assumed by some Monty scholars to be based on the self-styled 'Great Beast,' occultist Aleister Crowley.

Montague Rhodes James was a noted British mediaeval scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918) and of Eton College (1918–1936). He is best remembered for his ghost stories which are widely regarded as among the finest in English literature.

One of James's most important achievements was to redefine the ghost story for the new century by dispensing with many of the formal Gothic trappings of his predecessors, and replacing them with more realistic contemporary settings.

'Montague Rhodes James has an intelligent and scientific knowledge of human nerves and feelings; and knows just how to apportion statement, imagery, and subtle suggestions in order to secure the best results with his readers.' HP Lovecraft.

Actor David Suchet is best known for his definitive portrayal of Hercule Poirot, the Belgian detective created by the legendary mystery author Agatha Christie, in a number of international television productions. He narrates his story in Poirot and Me.

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A short but enjoyable listen. Not terrifying but supernatural, with elements of the gothic tradition to make it darker and with a clear moral lesson so favoured by writers of the period.
David Suchet is excellent and has such a gentle voice.

Classic mystery

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Very pleased and interesting story , read very well by the reader. Regards Helen Warden

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If you could sum up The Ash Tree in three words, what would they be?

Cold - Deliberate - Entertaining

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Ash Tree?

Its not a long enough "book" to have a stand out moment. But each step willkeep you entertained.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

.....above.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No. But i found that M.R James stories are very atmospheric and mature in their descriptions and this creates a very eerie image.

Any additional comments?

Its a shame that the M.R Jame stories aren't part of an omnibus.

Unique

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Exceptional quality of narration by David Suchet, as is to be expected. The story is interesting and holds the attention. Worth a listen

Entertaining

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If you could sum up The Ash Tree in three words, what would they be?

Traditional, 19th century, classical

What other book might you compare The Ash Tree to, and why?

Really dont know much of this genre but typical a 19th century short story ghost writing. Perhaps E A Poe.

What about David Suchet’s performance did you like?

Suchet reads with consumate ease and clarity well suited to the book

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This is a "short" story, well under the hour. The length and genre means it needs to be a single listen

Traditional ghost yarn

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