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Fludd
- Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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Summary
Fetherhoughton is a dreary town in 1950s northern England. Father Angwin has lost his faith. Sister Philomena strains against convent life. The inhabitants of the town go about their lives in a haze. Then a stranger appears, bringing with him the hint of something new. But who is Fludd? An angel come to shake the dwellers from their stupor, or is he the devil himself, a wanderer of the darkest places in the human heart?
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- Manda N
- 16-10-19
An early and brilliant Mantel
An exploration of a Northern Catholic 1950’s community. Literary Fiction that is funny yet respectful of Christian Faith.
So good and such fun.
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- Catherine
- 17-04-15
Strangely compelling... A fascinating listen
Oh... It is so hard to discern who is who and what is what. A brilliant novel
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- writerbytrade
- 01-05-23
An absolute gem, full of surprises
I’d read several times that the late great Hilary Mantel often wished people would read her earlier work pre-Cromwell and having read two of her earlier novels so far, I can see why. Fludd is such a find, hilarious and thoughtful and intellectually probing in a most accessible and delightful way, and quite and full of unexpected twists and turns. Just loved this and a fine job of narration too.
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- R D
- 18-10-23
I love this story
I’ve read it more than once and listened twice. A quiet intelligent narrative that takes you beyond the constraints of normal life. If it ever existed. And yet the world painted is so real you can touch it. And you’re left changed by it. Plus, it’s funny and compassionate.
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- Survivor
- 26-12-21
intriguing story
intriguing story, gothic and ghostly. You'll have to make your own mind if he's a devil or an angel. I have a feeling this book needs to be read twice so I will probably return to it.
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- Victoria Elizabeth
- 17-04-15
Fludd
An engaging book that surprised me as it had been a 'chance' buy. The characters were rich and the story kept my attention so much that I listened within two days.
The narrator was good, and added depth to the characters however I was distracted quite a lot by his breathing and swallowing! Especially the breathing, to the point where I was so focused on whether he was struggling to breathe and read at the same time....maybe he was too close to the microphone I wondered, maybe he thought it added to the intimacy of the character's conversations or maybe he was asthmatic.... And then I tapped my phone back to find the spot I had started wondering this and my attention wandered.
Despite this the novel really was excellent and I would recommend to anyone who simply likes a good story, amusing at times with a bit of an edge to it. Think Father Ted with a bit of dark added!
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Beautifully written
This book is a charming view on Catholic believes but I couldn't get to the bottom of who the characters were, especially Fluid, but maybe that is Mantel wanted: for you to make up your own mind??
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- Essex Hobart
- 30-10-22
Witty, clever writing
Entertaining listen full of wry, cleverly observed humour. I would recommend this audio book. Mantel a missed talent.
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- tomomo
- 18-04-23
Not for me
A very unusual book. Definitely not one for me. But I'm not sorry to have read it.
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- EMMA
- 23-04-15
confusing...
a story that appears to be about to begin , yet never really does ... lost
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