Excellent telling

Poor Odysseus, after trekking across the sea under the banner of Agamemnon to kill a load of people, completely unconnected to the crime of their prince, now must face a ten year journey home to his beautiful wife, oh woe, Odysseus!



This BBC production is excellently told, and brings the story to life. The English accents may seem out of place but the quality of story-telling is marvelous.

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The Odyssey

Where does The Odyssey (Dramatised) rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Very engaging enterpretation of the Homer story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Odyssey (Dramatised)?

Meeting Calypso, this brought to life the analogous nature of the book which is what attracted me to it in the first place.

What does Tim McInnerny and Amanda Redman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

They are both great actors and amazing voices. Tim for this ?? I think it needs someone a little more macho than Tim as Lord Percy's character emerged from time to time.

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

I never listen to a book all in one sitting however as I was taking early morning walks around the Kas Peninsular in Turkey, it was perfect.

Any additional comments?

I felt thrilled and enlightened by the end of the play, jus fabulous.

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Enthralling couldn't stop listening

Love full cast audio this didn't disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed it the dramatisation was perfect, the visual perception of what I was I was hearing was amazing

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Engaging, fast moving and accessible

This dramatised productions is by the now poet laureate is fast moving and entertaining. It’s a really accessible way to approach this classic story particularly for those who have struggled to get through the original text. But it’s also a good listen for those familiar with the text bringing a new and refreshingly rugged idiom to the telling.

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Between 'The Archers' & 'Hitchhiker's Guide...'!

BBC Dramatisations are funny things - they are often well produced, but the subject matter is either modern controversy-for-controversy's sake or an overwrought historical piece. Rarely do you get something that is skillfully acted, with a good story and that is a notable classic.

Happily, this Audiobook is all three, with the excellent Tim McInnerny (Captain Darling in 'Blackadder') as Odysseus, Amanda Redman as his long-suffering wife and many other well portrayed characters aside. The narrative flows well and creates convincing audio-landscapes which only go to prove that scenery is always better in your head!

My one criticism (to echo the 4 star reviewer 'Reeves') is the accuracy of the narrative. To make for an interesting story, the characters have been altered from what they should be, and the text itself (being a dramatisation) is not the same as the book. However, the story is fairly close to Homer's original intention, even if some of the narrative and personalities of the actors are a little different.

To conclude, this dramatisation is fantastic if you want to get a good impression of a classic story of the ancients. It is clearly no substitute for reading the real thing but, sometimes, things such as these can make subjects accessible to study, when previously they felt like swimming in treacle! I certainly have found this audiobook helped me appreciate a story that I would not have fathomed in other ways.
So, if you want some good listening for the car, then look no further than this book...

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Captivating!

I don't normally listen to stories and I've always wanted to find out about the adventures of Odeseus but I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this particular book.

That said I was totally floored by this captivating and entertaining story.
I would highly recommend checking it out.
It's not very long and is masterfully performed by the cast.

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Well performed if not a bit dull in places

This audiobook is a bit dated judging by the style and voice quality, but it’s a solid performance nonetheless. The voice acting is superb and script is well paced and well narrated. It does get a bit long winded in places with the dialogue but the action and story is well told and made for good listening. Good value and worth purchasing if you wish to be immersed in one of the defining epics of Greek Mythology.

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Dramatic Drama.

Theatrical in the best sense of the word. Russell
crowe seemed to be playing Odysseus !

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Excellent

This is a wonderful full drama really bringing the text to life, with all the quality that the BBC are famous for.

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Brilliant telling of a classic story

Good dramatisation of a classic tale. characters are fully fleshed out and totally believable. brilliant!

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