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Tarka the Otter
- Narrated by: Michael Maloney
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
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Summary
This is the tale of Tarka the Otter's growth to adulthood in the country of the Two Rivers. It is also the story of his life in the wild and how he is hunted by his enemy, the great hound Deadlock.
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- Fleur
- 03-02-18
beautiful, classic literature
Tarka the otter is a beautiful and heart breaking account of the short life of a wild otter. While charming it does not shy away from the harsh realities of the hunt and the cruelty of man, leaving many listeners with a deep sense of guilt for the crimes of their own race. A must- listen for anyone who loves otters and other British wildlife.
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- Mr. Steve Cavanagh
- 07-09-16
Fantastic
Overall as above five stars. Recommend to any reader no matter how old. A classic
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- EllieB
- 27-02-20
Heartbreakingly beautiful
A stunning book, beautifully read by Michael Maloney. It's a descriptive book, giving a lively insight into the life of a wild animal, which is sometimes bleak but also has its joys and freedoms. Mr Maloney's narration brought the North Devon countryside, and the animals and humans living within it to life - his voice is perfect for the poetic style of the book and he reads with feeling and understanding. He is also very good at the animal noises! I was moved to tears at times but am so glad I listened to it. This is a book that I'll listen to again and I'll also buy a paper copy too.
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- Purplelotus
- 25-11-20
Mesmerising
You live every moment of this wonderful story about Tarka. Despite the horror it is quite enchanting. How dreadful are some humans to wild animals, on top of a very difficult existence and all for sport.
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- Sara
- 11-06-21
Beautiful & Brutal
I almost couldn’t continue but I’m so glad I did. The afterword is well worth listening to.
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- mike
- 13-04-20
Excellent first choice
loved it , with closed eyes you can imagine your really there on the banks of the river watching the otters.
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- Hannah Marples
- 02-10-23
Utopia
Madly truly deeply wonderful
Having spent many summers holidays at Loch Hourn we were so privileged to see many otters and swim in waters at Camusfearna .
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- Tasha Fierce
- 08-04-23
Beautiful story, beautifully read.
I have always loved this book. From childhood. Being able to listen invokes a beautiful picture and deep emotions.
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- D. J. Evans
- 02-12-22
Excellent listen
Gripping, poetic, atmospheric. I loved it. Well worth a listen. Narration perfect. The life of an otter is a hard one.
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- David
- 06-05-22
Very good story. Perhaps listen to the epilogue first.
I’m 59 years old. I’ve lived in Northumberland along the Tyne Valley and fished all of my life but I have never seen an otter; listen to this and you’ll know why. I did once see the otter hounds and huntsmen out on the River Allen near Ridley Hall / Allen Banks. How unbelievably cruel. Mankind killing otters to the point of extinction for ‘sport’ and because we considered them to be vermin.
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