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Very interesting.

What made the experience of listening to The Tower of London the most enjoyable?

Being British I have visited the Tower of London many times so it was very interesting listening to its history.

Have you listened to any of Phillip J. Mather’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I think Phillip J. Mather is the best possible narrator of British history audiobooks because he has a quintessentially English voice. I always think audiobooks sound better read from a person from the country it's about.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The whole book was very interesting I could not pick a favourite bit.

Any additional comments?

Whether you love history, or are visiting the sites of London this book is a lovely way of learning about this popular tourist attraction which is steeped in history.

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Fascinating History Brought to Life

The history of Britain has always fascinated me. I've listened to many audiobooks on various subjects but honestly, when narrated by an American, it just lacks that authenticity that one expects. Phillip J. Mather brings not only his amazing vocal skills to this book, but presents a somewhat sensitive historical topic (the gory and infamous Tower of London) the respect it so deserves. Well done Phillip.

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AWESOME!!!

Would you listen to The Tower of London again? Why?

If you have free time, or even if you don't, this is an awesome ebook!

What did you like best about this story?

EVERYTHING!

What does Phillip J. Mather bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He brings life to the story!

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

I felt the emotions from the story!

Any additional comments?

Loved it!

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Almost 1,000 years of History

Entertaining lecture on the background and development of famous historic monument - home to the Crown Jewels and Ravens

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  • Karen
  • Tallahassee, FL, United States
  • 05-20-15

HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE

What disappointed you about The Tower of London?

I actually thought the reader was JOKING with a contrived accent that is . . . just bizarre. The performance was SO BAD, how could I attend to ANYTHING else?

Has The Tower of London turned you off from other books in this genre?

I love tour guides and non-fiction . . . so this was just aberrant.

How could the performance have been better?

ANY other reader would have been a necessary first step.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

I was just very confused.

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  • 09-20-15

Poorly researched and painfully inaccurate!

Do not listen to/read this book. I'm only 8% through and it claims that three of Henry VIII's wives were executed here - Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard and Jane Grey. Any moron knows why that is inaccurate.

What an utter-piece-of-garbage publication.

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