Hornblower and the "Atropos"

De: C.S. Forester

Narrado por: Nicolas Coster

In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Horatio Hornblower arrives in London to take command of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop barely large enough to require a captain. Her first assignment under Hornblower's command is as flagship for the funeral procession of Lord Nelson.

Soon Atropos is part of the Mediterranean Fleet's harassment of Napoleon, recovering treasure that lies deep in Turkish waters and boldly challenging a Spanish frigate several times her size. At the center of each adventure is Hornblower, whose blend of cautious preparation and spirited execution dazzles friend and foe alike.

©2009 C Forester (P)2009 Phoenix Books, Inc.

The little ship

C.S. Forester description of the Hornblower family travelling on the canal boat and the information about the canals was fascinating. When Hornblower arrives in London he takes command of the 22 gun sloop Atropos. He is assigned to plan and command the funeral for Adm. H. Nelson. The description and information about the funeral was great. Then Hornblower is off to the Mediterranean to join the fleet. He is assigned to retrieve the payroll off a ship that sunk in Turkish waters, the suspense of the salvage and the sea battles and long chase were great. Forester has the ability to paint pictures with words. If you enjoy a sea story or are a history buff you will enjoy the book.

Perfect pacing…

Mr. Coaster’s narration is a masterpiece of voicing and timing. Could not have been done any better.

Another great book!

Forester has so many adventures awaiting the clever Captain. Don't miss the excitement and daring.
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Terrible narration

The narration is often detached, sometimes whispered, sometimes sing song, and nearly always annoying. It’s a shame, because this is a classic Hornblower story that deserved better.

Don't let this be your only Hornblower

This is the only recording that does not have Christian Rodska narrating. Mr Coster is so completely different in narration that I would almost suggest skipping it and just borrowing the book from the library. I choose to weather his reading but be warned it is lethargic.

So good!

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different narrator

doesnt live up to the person who read the previous books in date continuity. try it on 1.25 or even 1.5 speed to make him sound like hes not reading you a bedtime story.

Great Story Classic C.S Not very good performance

What made the experience of listening to Hornblower and the "Atropos" the most enjoyable?

I love the Hornblower saga, and this is one is just as good as all the rest

Would you be willing to try another one of Nicolas Coster’s performances?

I hated this narration, to slow, too too ssssslllllloooooowwww, I had to play it at 1.25X otherwise it is not listenable, I will not buy another of Nicolas's performances

Excellent Story

Having been disappointed by the reader in a previous book, I have grown accustomed to and even enjoy Mr Coaster’s not unsubstantial abilities. The story is excellent as usual and I am happy with the yarn as told. Many thanks.

Must increase the speed!

Setting the replay speed to 1.2x makes this narration INFINITELY better. I almost wonder if there was an error in the original recording!