Master of Shadows
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Narrated by:
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Neil Oliver
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By:
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Neil Oliver
About this listen
From the rough highlands of Scotland to the crumbling majesty of Constantinople, a gripping historical novel written and read by TV historian and broadcaster Neil Oliver.
In 15th-century Constantinople, young Prince Constantine, heir to the Byzantine throne, is left permanently crippled when he saves the beautiful Princess Yaminah from falling to her death in the Hagia Sofia. Meanwhile in Scotland, John Grant, a young man with unusual abilities, is rescued from certain death by a formidable Moorish warrior whose own life was once saved by John's father.
Unbeknown to them, John Grant and Prince Constantine share a unique connection - a connection that lies at the very centre of their beings.
When fate orchestrates that their paths should cross, the repercussions will be felt across the continents.
©2015 Neil Oliver (P)2015 Orion Publishing GroupCritic Reviews
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amelia
- 19-12-2016
Excited by the idea, let down by the reality
What was most disappointing about Neil Oliver’s story?
Neil Oliver is one of my all time favourite historians. Generally, I love his work! have read all of his non-fiction books, and, of course, seen all of his documentaries. I would consider myself a bit of a history nut.
Unfortunately, in a historians need to include all relevant, or even simply interesting, information about a particular era, Mr Oliver included a bit much. In writing a fiction book, I feel he was distracted by the facts.
The book covers a reasonably large time period (about 20-30 years) and mentions the major events taking place in Europe/ Middle East at the time. Which is A LOT to cover in such a short book, and as such the character development, political, religious setting and even the physical settings are bushed over rather broadly.
The book should have been broken up into more books or perhaps only more detailed sections. For example, a book/section covering the main character in more detail; growing up, learning to fight, to hunt and to be a general all round bad ass, the relationship with the man who becomes his substitute father, the factors that led his to join the crusades, struggles ect. You know, character development. Let us love the character, and really get to known him.
What character would you cut from Master of Shadows?
90% of the character should go. The book covers too much.
Any additional comments?
I was so exited for a fiction book by Mr Oliver, but I was let down by what I got. It is more a creative recitation of fact, than an actual story. He has the bones, but this one needs more flesh.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Swarup
- 02-11-2016
A long winding tale through history
Written by a historian with just enough beautiful fiction, its a tale that wants to be heard. It weaves in your imagination and takes you to ancient places that can be seen without having been there.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- AlbaRoo🦶🏽
- 26-11-2020
messy boring
I was disappointed, neil at times sounds like he was bored with it all, the chopping around without explanation confuses the listener,
this could be a good read i suggest kindle or such,
I have listened to Neil's docco's and they are great, this book needs professional voice actors ,
sorry neil but i have to fail you on this one !
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