Tommo and Hawk

The Australian Trilogy, Book 2

By: Bryce Courtenay

Narrated by: Humphrey Bower

Length: 20 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

Brutally kidnapped and separated in childhood, Tommo and Hawk are reunited at the age of 15 in Hobart Town. Together, they escape their troubled pasts and set off on a journey into manhood. From whale hunting in the Pacific to the Maori wars of New Zealand, from the Rocks in Sydney to the miners' riots at the goldfields, Tommo and Hawk must learn each other's strengths and weaknesses in order to survive.

Along the way, Hawk meets the outrageous Maggie Pye, who brings love and laughter into his life. But the demons of Tommo's past return to haunt the brothers. With Tommo at his side, Hawk takes on a fight against all odds to save what they cherish most. In the final confrontation between good and evil, three magpie feathers become the symbol of Tommo and Hawk's rite of passage.

©2013 Christine Courtenay (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Critic reviews

"Narrator Humphrey Bower captures each character, making listeners forget that one majestic voice creates the various natives, the Irish, the English, and people of all ages. Few will fail to be enthralled by this adventure saga, which skillfully captures history while keeping listeners glued to their earphones." (Audiofile)

An Outstanding Story Read By A Very Talented Man

Would you listen to Tommo and Hawk again? Why?

Absolutely! A fantastic story which could be listened to over and over again.

What about Humphrey Bower’s performance did you like?

A very talented man. Humphrey is a pleasure to listen to.

Any additional comments?

An enjoyable continuation of book 1, can't wait to complete the story with book 3 Solomn's Song.

Great Read..

The second book in the Trilogy and it certainly didn't let me down. Equally as good as the first. The reader makes the characters seem very real.

Crazy Love . . . Crazy History . . . Wow!

The more I read Bryce Courtenay's books, the more I learn, and the more I LIKE learning . . . From England to Austrailia to New Zealand . . . I'm not so good at a strict dose of history . . . but OMG, this is so NOT THAT. This second book about the two twins, one black and one white, born to whore in the port that whalers frequented, and then claimed by an unlikely pair, Ikey Solomon and Mary Abacus, is a remarkable tale of the love between two brothers. And so much more . . . I can't wait to listen to the last book in the trilogy . . . a few more day until my next credit!!!

Wonderful storytelling

Just as good as the first one, read beautifully. Great characters, great story, great detail

Not as good as the the Potato Factory

I enjoyed this book, however so much of the story was told in narrative from the characters instead of experiencing the events first hand through their eyes. It lost something that the first in the series had. The being said, I will definitely read the next book because I am engaged enough to want to find out what happens next.

A great book but not as good as the first

Where does Tommo and Hawk rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

The performance was excellent but the storyline wasn't as interesting as The Potato Factory. These characters don't hold up to Mary and Ikey's character development and storyline. But it's still worth the listen.

To follow on from the POTATO FACTORY it had to be

Would you consider the audio edition of Tommo and Hawk to be better than the print version?

Didn't read the print version . Enjoyed the audio

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tommo and Hawk?

Unable to remember any indervidual moment . They were all good .

Which scene was your favorite?

At the end when Tommo left for the Ship to meet up with the theif .

If you could rename Tommo and Hawk, what would you call it?

Leave it as is .

Attention Grabbing Read (listen)

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would recommend this book as I believe that Bryce Courtney has captured the attitudes, lifestyles and imagination of the people of this time.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tommo and Hawk?

There are so many memorable moments in this book, it's to hard to pin down one.

Have you listened to any of Humphrey Bower’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

In everything I have heard him perform i have been really impressed. I would love to hear more of his reading.

Who was the most memorable character of Tommo and Hawk and why?

I think I probably connected the most with Hawk. He's a caring and generous spirited person.

Awesome!

Great story, even better performance. I can't wait to listen to book 3. Humphrey is the best!

fab

what a great movie this series would make- I'm waiting- the voices of the characters are wonderful The story is wonderful