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Star of the Sea

By: Joseph O'Connor
Narrated by: Peter Marinker
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Winter 1847, the Star of the Sea sets sail from Ireland for New York. Among the refugees are a maidservant, bankrupt Lord Merridith, an aspiring novelist and a maker of revolutionary ballads. Each is connected more deeply than they know.

©2002 Joseph O'Connor (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Action & Adventure Classics Fiction Historical Fiction United Kingdom
Compelling Narrative • Artful Storytelling • Historical Details • Interwoven Plots • Engrossing Mystery • Complex Hero
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A story centred around the characters on an ocean crossing starting with separate stories which were steadily woven together. It was tough to get into the story but after persevering I eventually got into it and the ending which brought all the stories together was worth hanging in for but not enough for me to go searching out other titles by this author.

A slow start but ends well

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A bit overly striving to be politically correct, but quite entertaining. I may have to read another by this author, at some point.

Quite Good

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For me. the ending was a bit anti-climactic but I still enjoyed. We'll written and we'll read.

A Good Listen

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I’ve read several books, fiction and non-fiction, about the emigration from Ireland, the famines, the British control of the land, etc. I also visited Dublin and visited the Jeanie Johnston replica ship that had an amazing captain who took care of his passengers (look it up) and the EPIC museum about the Irish emigration (worth a visit). So I appreciated the historical background in this story immensely. In addition to providing this important historical setting, there is an excellent plot with some interesting twists and very well-defined characters. O’Connor’s writing is excellent and the narrator does a fine job.

Excellent story and important historical setting

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Loved the melding of history, fiction and mystery. I read it AND listened to it. Both were 5 star!

Historical Fiction Mystery!

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I am a fan of Joseph O'Connor's work, and greatly enjoyed this rendition of Star of the Sea. HOWEVER, when I came to read the printed version of the novel, I discovered that there is a Preface that precedes Chapter One that is not in the Audible version. The Preface introduces the important character we come to know of as Pius Mulvey, as well as the idea of his having a murderous intent.

Excellent, but why is the important Preface missing from the recording?

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I loved this book, most especially due to the superb narration. I liked how the plot unfolded in a variety of ways—letters, ship notes, the different POV of the characters. The sequel gets very mixed reviews but I will probably try it given how much I liked this book, my first from this author.

Engrossing

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The Star of the Sea on 2nd consumption having previously read these same pages 10 years earlier was as engrossing and fulfilling as before. It is beautifully narrated here capturing the time and bringing to life the depths of its fascinating characters of which there are many.

An evocative epic

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I actually bought this book in honor of the author’s sister, Sinead. I will read Joseph O’Connor’s other books because he is a great writer.

Excellent and thoughtful

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I would give 6 stars if i could. This is the first work of Joseph O'Connor I have listened to and it will not be the last, he has the Irish way with words and story telling, combine Joseph O'Connor with the narrator Peter Marinker and you have a match made in heaven.

Beware this is not an easy read!

WOW!!!

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