
Hawksmoor
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Narrated by:
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Sir Derek Jacobi
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By:
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Peter Ackroyd
Peter Ackroyd's Hawksmoor was first published in 1985. Alternating between the eighteenth century, when Nicholas Dyer, assistant to Christopher Wren, builds seven London churches that house a terrible secret, and the 1980s, when London detective Nicholas Hawksmoor is investigating a series of gruesome murders on the sight of certain old churches, Hawksmoor is a brilliant tale of darkness and shadow.
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Fantastic!
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Good effort in the performance by Sir Derek Jacobi, turning the characters into lively and dimensional figures that move the story along.
Masterful storytelling
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unusual structure and style
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I was riveted from beginning to end by the story's captivating fusion of historical fiction, mystery, and paranormal aspects. I was immediately taken to another time and place by Ackroyd's brilliant depictions of 18th-century London and its architecture, particularly the works of the mysterious architect Nicholas Dyer.
But Jacobi's narration was what really made the story come to life. Every character he played had depth and complexity because to his rich, resonant voice, and his grasp of accents and dialects was exceptional.
It was like attending a private performance by one of the best actors in the world to hear him read "Hawksmoor" out loud.
What's even more amazing is that I once had the opportunity to randomly run across Sir Derek Jacobi in the line for a London musical show. I couldn't resist but tell him how much I loved his narrator for "Hawksmoor" because he was so endearing and courteous. We had a fantastic talk about the book and the craft of narration after hearing it, and he was obviously delighted.
For those who enjoy excellent literature and skillful storytelling, "Hawksmoor" is a must-listen. And with Sir Derek Jacobi in charge, it's a memorable event that you won't soon forget.
haunting
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An intricate story of suspense, masterly read...
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Interesting Book
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I spent waaay too much time on this book
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mystic, poetic and inspiring.
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The narrator did a fantastic job at conveying proper tones during certain parts of the story which gave it flavour that I would have otherwise missed.
The story itself is fairly easy to understand by the end if you're open to speculation, and the way it was written did well at setting the initial pace and tone of the plot. The themes it explores are interesting enough to get invested in the characters and their motivations, but I would not consider it a masterpiece.
The only times when I felt slightly lost was when the author bounces between locations in London with street names and directions; perhaps it would be easier to follow on a second listen/read or if you're actually familiar with the locations because from what I understand this is work of semi-fiction. Certain characters and their professions, along with names of churches did exist so I'd imagine the street names would be historically accurate as well.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a relatively dark story with a small twist.
Interestingly dark.
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Distracted Audiobooking
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