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Kydd
- Thomas Kydd, Book 1
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
1793 and Europe is ablaze with war. Thomas Paine Kydd, a young wig-maker from Guildford, is seized by the press gang to be a part of the crew of the 98-gun line-of-battle ship Duke William. The ship sails immediately and Kydd has to learn the harsh realities of shipboard life fast. Despite all that he goes through in danger of tempest and battle he comes to admire the skills and courage of the seamen - taking up the challenge himself to become a true sailor. Kydd is the first book in the acclaimed series, and is based on real events.
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- ben
- 02-07-23
Enjoyable read
A little bit of history and a good tale. Cannot wait for next. Will enjoy
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- Nick turner
- 01-02-23
Recommended
Great story, historical fiction at its best. And narrated brilliantly as usual by the same voice that read Hornblower which I loved. On to the next one hopefully if they’ve got it!…
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- BILL
- 09-12-14
Hooked
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes I would..
Exciting start got me hooked, it is much like Hornblower, also Rodska is perfect for the reading. Although when he is narrating he sometimes uses the character voice, mildly amusing but does not spoil the feel of the storyline.......
Who was your favorite character and why?
Undecided, one of my favourite characters was killed of too early...
What does Christian Rodska bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
He brings life and images too all the characters, he is why I went from Hornblower to Kydd, I am Ex-Army so a nautical novel was far from my liking, but now I am hooked....
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Knowing some of the characters are in future books it is hard to feel too much when a character is going through a possible hazardous situation.
Any additional comments?
Looking forward to my next book.
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- Ruth
- 23-12-12
Read this book!
The first in the Kydd series... brilliant series, argueably deteriorates in the latter books in the series but still a brilliant series
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- Jamie
- 21-10-23
Great Storyline
Great storyline to follow, would recommend to anyone that loves napoleonic era stories. Good introduction to the series.
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- MNR
- 17-08-17
Excellent way to follow up the Hornblower series
After finishing the Hornblower books, now my favourite all time books. This is a great way to quench my thirst for naval action.
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- Book and Music Adict
- 25-04-23
A great listen if you enjoy Hornblower.
Loved the story! Can't wait to listen to the rest. Definitely recommend for those that enjoy the Hornblower books.
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- Russ
- 15-07-23
It's not Patrick OBrien
A ripping yarn with way too many coincidences in the plot to make it half believable, a bit like the cartoon version of Star Trek compared to TOS.
A reasonably well written rip off of various of the Aubrey Maturin series by POB. Better than Hornblower, of which it copies too.
Somebody please tell the reader how to say 'lantern'. its not 'lantorn'.
I will continue with the series.
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- Miss Tracy Booth
- 12-02-21
Nearly Has good has the hornblower series
I enjoyed this book almost has much has the Hornblower series. I rate this the 2nd best historic naval series out of the 3/4 I have tried. It made a change the hero starting has a pressed man, instead of a midshipman & working his way to being a able seaman.
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- Mark Button
- 13-03-22
Good story line most enjoyable .
thourally enjoyable .Good story line well read ,moved along nicely. looking forward to the next tail.
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