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Gothic and sprawling, the ancient castle Gormenghast is the centrepiece of a kingdom cloistered in intrigue and dark rituals. Titus Groan, the kingdom's 77th earl, and his mother and sister, are the castle's prisoners. Titus is seven years old. So opens this second volume of Peake's titanic and sublimely ornate Gormenghast trilogy. Narrator Rupert Degas not only reads the heightened prose with focus and energy, he also makes the entire book more easily accessible by creating distinct and memorable character voices. As Peake practically paints with language, Degas faithfully weaves the poetic colours, shadows, and textures. Peake was a contemporary of Tolkien and a strong influence on the young George Lucas. This abridged reading is an excellent introduction to Peake's enduring creation of high fantasy. --AudioFile
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Continuing to mark 100 years since Mervyn Peake's birth, Naxos AudioBooks releases the second novel in the cycle series. Gormenghast follows protagonist Titus (now the 77th earl of Gormenghast) from the age of seven to seventeen, and describes his desire to break free from the physical and psychological constraints of the castle. Meanwhile, the Machiavellian Steerpike continues his dastardly rise to power, but will he succeed?
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I have just reviewed Titus Groan, the preceding audiobook in this series. I'd refer anyone interested to read that review really.
Briefly, everything I said about Titus also applies here:-
- Degas reads beautifully, I couldn't ask for better.
- we lose lots of atmosphere and humour in the abridgement.
Read the book (it's wonderful), buy and listen to these as a supplement.
Briefly, everything I said about Titus also applies here:-
- Degas reads beautifully, I couldn't ask for better.
- we lose lots of atmosphere and humour in the abridgement.
Read the book (it's wonderful), buy and listen to these as a supplement.
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