The Winter King

De: Bernard Cornwell

Narrado por: Tim Pigott-Smith

It takes a remarkable writer to make an old story as fresh and compelling as the first time we heard it. With The Winter King, the first volume of his magnificent Warlord Chronicles, Bernard Cornwell finally turns to the story he was born to write: the mythic saga of King Arthur.

The tale begins in Dark Age Britain, a land where Arthur has been banished and Merlin has disappeared, where a child-king sits unprotected on the throne, where religion vies with magic for the souls of the people. It is to this desperate land that Arthur returns, a man at once utterly human and truly heroic: a man of honor, loyalty, and amazing valor; a man who loves Guinevere more passionately than he should; a man whose life is at once tragic and triumphant.

As Arthur fights to keep a flicker of civilization alive in a barbaric world, Bernard Cornwell makes a familiar tale into a legend all over again.

Great story and better narration

Would you listen to The Winter King again? Why?

Great story with really well done narration.

What did you like best about this story?

It's an extremely unique take on the Arthurian legends.

Have you listened to any of Tim Pigott-Smith’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No, but this was excellent performance. I will definitely seek out his performances in the future.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. I had a long road trip and is was ideal for the situation.

Grest story, I m listning a second time.

Best version of the story ever, im re listning to it again. Pure enjoyment!

can't stop

this is my to book series. whenever I'm booked our need something to listen to, I listen to these. they are the best

Decent Story, Extremely good narration

Story is fast paced, almost too fast. Would like more character development. Narration was amazing and probably carried the book.

Very Well done and excellent story

What made the experience of listening to The Winter King the most enjoyable?

The story and the reader

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Winter King?

It was hard to settle on just one

What about Tim Pigott-Smith’s performance did you like?

The emotion and enunciation

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No...I just enjoyed it

Any additional comments?

No

Poor shadow of a wonderful book

I was thrilled to find this re-released audio version of one of my favorite books of all time, but the thrill ended in disappointment when I listened to the abridged version. Cornwell's vibrant, enthralling story of Arthur is poorly served with its connecting parts conspicuously absent. I can only hope that an unabridged version of The Winter King as well as the rest of the Warlord Trilogy is soon forthcoming. If not, I absolutely recommend reading the book the old fashioned way!

Abridging Cornwell's work is a freaking crime

Whatever you do, do not bother with abridged versions of Corwell. The man doesn't waste words so anything removed harms the story.