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Mr Midshipman Hornblower
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Exclusively from Audible
The first episode, initially created as a prequel, of C.S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower series, sees 17-year-old Horatio as he embarks upon a navy career aboard HMS Justinian. Older than most other seamen training to become naval officers, Hornblower is initially ridiculed for his dull attitude and inexperience at sea. However, against all odds, Horatio rises to become an unlikely hero and faces a myriad of challenges aboard the ship and on foot in native lands. Set in January 1794, Hornblower works alongside his fellow officers, eventually rising through the ranks to battle against Napoleon as he tries to conquer Europe.
In this episodic audiobook, Forester treats listeners to ten chapters with self-contained incidents and adventures. From duels to shipwrecks and Spanish galleys to French ports, we follow Horatio as he becomes a formidable man of the sea. Adding depth and feeling to the narrative, he also comes to see the atrocities of war and the often unfortunate and needless suffering of the many who are involved. Whilst showing himself to be brave, principled and ingenious, Forester's hero is singular in his unrelenting feelings of self-doubt and reserve, which render him a more likeable and relatable leader and protagonist. Commended by the San Francisco Chronicle as 'one of the great masters of narrative' C.S. Forester wrote 10 other books in the Hornblower series, all of which can be found at Audible.
Narrator Biography
Christian Rodska is an English television and voice actor best known for his role in the 1970's series Follyfoot. From The Monuments Men and The Eagle of the Ninth to The Likely Lads, Z Cars, The Tomorrow People, Coronation Street, Bergerac and Casualty, his extensive and diverse acting career has led him to become a highly solicited radio and audiobook narrator.
He has now voiced over 150 unabridged audiobooks including Winston Churchill's biographies, Evelyn Waugh's Men at Arms and Sebastian Faulks' A Possible Life. He has been praised for his ability to vary in vocal pace and style and as such, Christian boasts 12 Earphone Awards from Audiofile Magazine.
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- Jayare
- 16-04-2021
A Horatio Hornblower MUST listen
Christian Rodska's narration fills your mind with action, drama and adventure of Horatio Hornblower
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- Eleanor
- 23-01-2023
Riveting
All action seafaring battles and adventures, beautifully performed, great voices. Historical detail and plenty of swashbuckling.
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- Flashman
- 05-02-2024
Classic sea adventure
A great character brought to life by a fine reading. A great story too if an honourable man
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- Agent Simr
- 19-05-2020
Brilliant
Just wish there was a boxset for the entire collection so I could listen to the whole series.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-05-2020
Decent historical adventure well read
Good historical adventure novel, but one that suffered from its episodic style, which caused a lack of consistency. It's redeemed by some pretty thrilling battle scenes.
The narrator was amazing, and put on each accent very well. Overall it was an enjoyable listen - definitely worth the $3.00 I paid for it.
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- Katie Peken
- 16-08-2023
Rollicking story, excellent reading
I fell in love with Hornblower, when the TV series came out, then read the books, which got me pouring over diagrams of frigates and sloops so I could follow the technical language. But I think this audiobook is better than any. The characterisation is delightful, it’s impossible to turn off, and like another reviewer, I can’t wait for the next one.
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- Susan Ranking
- 01-08-2024
The characters Historical detail
Just love Horatio, especially as his character develops throughout the books.
I reread them every few years
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- Anonymous User
- 18-04-2023
Thoroughly enjoyed it.
My first Hornblower novel. Enjoyed it thoroughly and an excellent performance. I’m going back for more.
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- Alfergus
- 25-05-2020
A ripping yarn!
Tales of courage and adventure on the high seas narrated expertly throughout. I was kept enthralled!
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- The Nautrual
- 14-07-2020
Awesome adventure
Loved the escapism the chivalry and the adventure of the simple lieutenant Hornblower! Great read.
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