Ireland

I went to Ireland because of this book. I have listened to Frank Delaney in his incomparable readings of all of his books. This one is the best. Masterful. Seeing some of the places he writes about was such a thrill. The weaving of all the stories and the history of Ireland and the beautiful tale of Roland is exquisitely done. And Frank Delaney narrates with such a melodious voice, with his beautiful Irish brogue. Has to be one of the best books I've ever heard or read.

This is a wonderful compilation of Irish stories, including ancient myths and legends, stories of gallantry during struggles with English domination, and most recent encounters in Northern Ireland. Before listening to this book, I had only a meager understanding of Irish history, but after finishing the book I have a much better appreciation of the rich history of Ireland. The stories are compelling in their own right, but are made more so by being woven into a larger story about the storyteller.

After listening to the preview and reading the other reviews, I was sooooo looking forward to this book! I was disappointed.

The history of Ireland is woven in as a minority to the main story of an odd young person whose own story is uninteresting and dominates the book. I did enjoy the story-telling aspect; the fireside, the pipe and all that, make for a cozy setting. Yet, if you are English or Christian, be prepared to be offended because this author does not like you and makes his opinions prevalent.

I also don't write reviews.

I love story telling and this book is a prime example of why: (1) Great voice talent; (2) Great stories within (3) a great story. (I didn't even mind when the author explained the moral of his tale.)

While recently driving on a long road trip I listened to this book. I generally enjoy listening to longer durration historical books and was really looking forward to the drive, therefore I did not take another book along. The narration was fine and the history was interesting, but the story line was like injecting medicine through a large gage needle, slow and painfully. I would have rather heard the narrator read a history text. On the return jouney I downloaded another book; thinking of finishing that last five hours was just too painful.

A magical combination of history and fantasy.
What a treat. Great narrator

Very long, but so is the history of Ireland. Wonderful reader, and wonderful story weaving together a complex relationship between the characters, and the oral history of Ireland. I would recommend it.

This was a wonderful, warm account of the story-tellers part in the preservation of history. Everyone has a story to tell. Those stories of individuals passed down from one generation to another are the heart and soul of history. Ireland makes this concept come to life, narrated in the "story-teller's" buttery Irish accent of the author.

No word in the english language could find a better "home" than this marvelous story written and read by Frank Delaney.

I laughed, I cried... it was waaaaay better than Cats.

A truly brilliant, touching, entertaining, and enchanting story of Ireland, the Irish people, and a few select characters who quickly become family.

I highly recommend it (& I never write reviews, so this is a first!)!