Long but somehow a bit lacking

The narration is great, really enjoyed it.
I love a long audiobook I can keep dipping in and out of and this hit the mark.
It just felt odd with such a long audiobook that was so in depth, the ending was quite rushed and hurried. I guess most people will know the ending but i wanted a bigger finish.
But great audiobook.

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Excellently narrated and engaging story.

Well plotted and paced. I flew through all 40 plus hours. Very, very enjoyable.
Narration was excellent, as always from this narrator.

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very very good

Long book but at a good pace so it's cracks on with story. Overall worth a credit

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epic

brilliant take on the Alexander stories, easily accessible and entertaining well narrated 5 stars

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Loved it!

I loved it, considering it's a 40-plus hour listen. I was never bored, and I always wanted to listen to more. Thoroughly enjoyed it, and I will be down loading more books from that author.

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Alexander the despot

Christian Cameron is the best writer of historical fiction at the moment in my opinion. I loved this almost as much as I loved the Long War series and it's written in the same vein - an old man recounting the tales of his youth. In this case it's Alexanders friend and general Ptolemy (ancestor of Cleopatra...) The portal of Alexander is a fascinating one, and his development throughout the story is nuanced. I can't imagine Alexander being any other way, a sign of a good author I guess...

The best bit is that the book is narrated by Peter Noble! I haven't heard another narrator who is quite this good (and I listen to a lot of books). Cameron + Noble = a magical combination.

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Stupendous! Like being there; take a bow men.

Stunning portrayal and quite plausible; such incredible detail and up there with Bernard Cornwell et.al. if not better.
PETER NOBLE - the best yet for this kind of narration where each character has to sound authentic and discernible.
"When I read a good book, I wish that life were three thousand years long" - Ralph Waldo Emerson.
This is just the fourth of CC's books I've listened to. I've about 20 more to go. How lucky am I.😃 Mick the Hick

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What a listen!! Do it.

The worst thing about reading or listening to a Christian Cameron book, is the bit where you figure out that it is going to end soon because they are all such fantastic novels and stories.

This story was ridiculously gripping and it went on for 40 hours it has kept me going for days and days and days. Peter Mobile and Christine Cameron make a fantastic pairing.

This book, it’s so good, the way it brings you through from Alexander’s childhood, with Tolemy’s view..... and the action, and the heroism,& the death and sorrow but then more huge battles!! What a book!!! 👌🏻

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Very enjoyable

I got this under the impression that it was a history rather than a story. My mistake but a good one. Thoroughly enjoyed the story and the narration. Everyone is familiar with the basics of Alexander but this brings him alive without being cloying. Clearly marks him as much a monster as a brilliant soldier. As the book says he was easy to love and easy to hate

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Brilliant

One of the most entertaining and interesting books I have listened to on audible, I would recommend this to anyone.

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