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HMS Ulysses
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Narrated by:
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Jonathan Oliver
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By:
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Alistair MacLean
About this listen
The novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of action and suspense – an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.
Constant patrols have pushed the crew of the HMS Ulysses beyond the limits of endurance. And now they must be put to sea again, to escort a vital supply convoy heading for Murmansk.
As they head deep into the frozen waters they are faced not only with the fierce arctic weather, but a swarm of airborne attacks, German ships, then the feared U-boats, all hellbent on destroying the convoy.
With each day threatening another sudden attack, and increasing hardships aboard the frozen ship, Ulysses suffers greater damage trying to protect the other vessels. And soon the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and her silent pursuers.
©1955 HarperCollins Publishers (P)2017 HarperCollins PublishersCritic Reviews
‘A brilliant, overwhelming piece of descriptive writing.’
Observer
‘A story of exceptional courage which grips the imagination.’
Daily Telegraph
‘It deserves an honourable place among 20th-century war books.’
Daily Mail
‘HMS Ulysses is in the same class as The Cruel Sea.’
Evening Standard
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- Mel Robinson
- 28-09-2022
Narration kills it, back months later to finish
Narration kills it for me came back months later to finish frustrated by the Narrators pitch & tone . The story was brilliantly reminiscent of the oldman and the sea with Condors and U boats. ex Stoker
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- Ben M.
- 28-05-2017
A wonderful, stirring tale of its time.
For those interested in the Navy, and World War 2 in particular, you cannot do better than this marvellous story if the Murmansk run. Boldly written, and beautifully read.
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- The Stig
- 07-11-2023
Great story well told
Probably pretty close to what the arctic convoys endured but bloody depressing for these souls. Still a great story. A must listen. We all know an admiral star unfortunately. The story ever thus. The insulated and protected political class and the people actually doing the hard yards. And what yards they were. Everyone of those foot soldiers deserved a vc.
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- Murray Lachlan Maclean
- 11-03-2021
Brilliant storytelling
When I was young, this story was too complex for my taste. As a (mature) adult, the brilliance of the storytelling, the imagery and the shear horror of life on board a warship in the worst conditions imaginable came to life. Highly recommended if you like seafaring tales in wartime.
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- John A
- 04-08-2024
listened 46 years later
I read this when I was 15. It moved me then and it moved my now.
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- Steve Honeyman
- 17-02-2021
a ship steel and men of oak
a great story of struggle, redemption and the perils of war on the Russian convoy route.
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- Anonymous User
- 24-02-2018
Great story
One of my favourite stories &have read it many times. Thank you for producing an unabridged version!
Excellent narration, cheers
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- Phil FNQ
- 25-04-2021
Brilliant Story - beautifully written
Extremely evocative of the tension, the cold and sheer horror of the Arctic convoys. Narrator excellent. Thoroughly recommend.
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- Pete Shields
- 20-03-2021
Heroes all
Lest we forget. Who could ever forget these men. In God's hands. We must live for them now.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-08-2023
One of the greatest tales of the sea
A story that could only have been written by someone who had lived and breathed the horrors of the convoys. Raw and powerful.
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