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)

Captivating

Delightful sequel to the Potato Factory. Delightful as in the characters come to life with Humphrey Bower's superb narration, not delightful in the sense that trouble and violence befall Tommo & Hawk. I loved how Ikey returns in the form of recollected life lessons that his adopted sons use to help them navigate their troubles.

Tommo and Hawk

Bryce Courtney nails it again with this relentlessly crafted tale. The tender and ruthless characters rise from the pages in such a way that this reader was near in love with them all...save the villainous mongrels who we hope all meet their just rewards.
Humphrey Bower's reading and presentation is better than a grammy/emmy/golden globe or academy performance abd I absolutely freak8n marvel that one man is actually doing all that. Kudos to you, Mr. Bower and ever Mr. Bryce.

Wonderful storytelling

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

Tommo and Hawk

Humphrey Bower's talent is astounding! His range of voices, accents, and emotions truly bring these characters to life.

Read All Bryce Courtenay Books!

Do yourself a favor and read all books written by Mr. Courtenay. Well written and narrated by one of the best Humphrey Bower. Can't wait to read the next one!

another great bryce courtenay book

the narration is amazing I cannot fathom how he keeps 30 plus character voices straight and believable

A great sequel

This is an excellent sequel to The Potato Factory! Bryce Courtenay does a fabulous job of creating his characters and the reader is excellent. I cannot wait to start the third book, Solomon's Song. This book will keep you going until the last sentence #enjoyment #suspenseful #reason to go for a ride #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

Bryce Courtenay wins again

Tommo and Hawk are compelling characters and their continued story makes a great distraction.

Almost as good as the first book

Any additional comments?

This part of the story is quite a different one compared to the story of the first book in this series but it is just as good. This book is written in 1st person with the twins telling the story themselves. I am not sure if I find this good or bad but it is definately a difference that makes this book a little less attached to the first volume. I miss Ikey in this one.

Too DARK for my liking...

If you’ve listened to books by Bryce Courtenay before, how does this one compare?

The gloomy successor to The Potato Factory was a disappointment.

Do you think Tommo and Hawk needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Not unless its more upbeat than T&H.