
Sword of Honor
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Narrated by:
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Simon Prebble
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By:
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Evelyn Waugh
This trilogy about World War II, largely based on his own experiences as an army officer, is the crowning achievement of Evelyn Waugh's career. Its central character is Guy Crouchback, head of an ancient but decayed Catholic family, who at first discovers new purpose in the challenge to defend Christian values against Nazi barbarism, but then gradually finds the complexities and cruelties of war too much for him.
Though often somber, the Sword of Honour trilogy is also a brilliant comedy, peopled by the fantastic figures so familiar from Waugh's early satires. The deepest pleasures these novels afford come from observing a great satiric writer employ his gifts with extraordinary subtlety, delicacy, and human feeling, for purposes that are ultimately anything but satiric.
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First rate in all respects
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In some ways I think it surpasses his well known book “Brideshead Revisited. I have read many books about WWII. This book approaches that part of history in another way. I was sorry when it came to an end.
The narrator, mr. Simon Prebel is, as usual, an excellent choice for such a long book, with the many characters and voices.
My thanks to all involved in bringing this book to us, JK
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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Subtle humor permeates the novel, which is based on Waugh’s personal wartime experiences. The over-20 hours of listening created a satisfying cocoon that I didn’t want to end.
Loved the subtle satire
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Excellent
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Wow!
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Where does Sword of Honor rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Towards the very top of the list.What other book might you compare Sword of Honor to and why?
This is to WWII what Ford Maddox Ford's Parade's End is to WWI.What about Simon Prebble’s performance did you like?
He was perfect.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Powerfully existential....not that anyone would come see it with that tag line!Read this!
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Guy Crouchback is the kind of hero that actually might exist in reality which, as they say, is stranger than fiction.
Outrageously Funny; Profoundly Moving
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Superb Epic of WWII and the Journey of a Soul
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I found it true and humorous
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Adding to the enjoyment is the fact that Simon Prebble read the book very well.
Enjoyable Waugh tale.
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