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Post by beckettologist on Jan 15, 2008 0:51:23 GMT -5
This, I think is my favorite so far. To me this is the very finest example of how Tom paints an image with his voice for when I listen to it I do not picture him at all. I see all of the characters. I think he does an excellent job of the female voices which are difficult to do with out sounding hokey.
I have to say that Tom has the power to elicit tears from me.
The ending always makes me cry. But in a good way.
In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant
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Post by heartsafire2334 on Jan 20, 2008 18:41:57 GMT -5
I have listened to Courtesan 3 times already. I also have Clockwork but I think he shines in this one. My favorite part is when he describes the warmth of his mother while she is holdng him. He has no recolection of her as she died when he was only 4, but he could recall that. He barely speaks above a whisper when descibing that moment and it is absolutely soul crunching.
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Post by beckettologist on Jan 22, 2008 18:50:39 GMT -5
My favorite part is when he describes the warmth of his mother while she is holdng him. He has no recolection of her as she died when he was only 4, but he could recall that. He barely speaks above a whisper when descibing that moment and it is absolutely soul crunching. Ahhh...yes...I am listening to it right now. I never get tired of hearing the story. My favorite part is the ending when La Draga's little girl comes to live with them. It makes me cry. It is so beautiful they way he talks to her and gives her the drinking glass with her name on it... FYI...did you know that the cover of the book/CD is a real painting by the actual Tiziano Vecellio? Titian’s Venus of UrbinoThat book of the postitions is real too...as well as lots of other details... I have read the book (not the above mention one...ahem...) as well. Since the CDs are abridged I wondered just what was cut out. It is barely noticeable but worth the read...especially if you can hear Tom in your head while you read it. |
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Post by topaz on Jan 24, 2008 14:13:06 GMT -5
I agree with you. Clockwork Orange was very good. But Courtesan is my favorite as well. It is "soul-crunching" and makes you cry. I am in such awe of his talent. You really are visulizing the characters in your mind and feel as if you are in Venice 15th century.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2008 23:22:55 GMT -5
I just recieved my copy of ITCOTC, a courier just delived it and i went out to get it from him....i was so excited to see what it was when he handed it to me.....he noticed how happy i was...i think he was a bit curious as to why....lol.....I'm listening to it right now.....oh my god, is it not the best thing in the world to sit and listen to Tom for hours on end...His voice is so amazing and i love his changes of accents to the different characters......beautiful, just beautiful.
I think i will sleep well tonight.....hehehe
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Post by addicted_to_steve on Apr 3, 2008 4:52:22 GMT -5
There is nothing more delicious than having Tom Hollander on your Ipod, especially when he's reading ITCOTC...
I am enjoying it very much so far!
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Post by beckettologist on Apr 3, 2008 10:04:38 GMT -5
There is nothing more delicious than having Tom Hollander on your Ipod, especially when he's reading ITCOTC... I am enjoying it very much so far! Ohhhhhh yes. We have already mentioned that Tom can read A-N-Y-T-H-I-N-G to us but that one is particularly delicious. Have the tissues ready at the end. I wish I knew what he is going to read next... |
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Post by addicted_to_steve on Apr 4, 2008 1:06:05 GMT -5
I totally adore it when he does the Spanish parts in ITCOTC...it makes me smile. He is so very talented.
If only Tom did audio books of my uni textbooks, my education would be so much more entertaining.
Just imagining that
"Hobart University Press Presents, Medieval Britain; a Unit Reader by M. Bennet, read by Tom Hollander"
I can actually imagine his voice reading that! Absolutely crazy.
Sorry...mild fantasy...I should stop ^_^
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Post by The Lioness on Apr 30, 2008 17:04:14 GMT -5
wait, he speak spanish¿?!!!
please give me the name of the audio book please... please.. I want hear him!
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Post by The Lioness on Apr 30, 2008 17:06:33 GMT -5
Just imagining that "Hobart University Press Presents, Medieval Britain; a Unit Reader by M. Bennet, read by Tom Hollander" I can actually imagine his voice reading that! Absolutely crazy. Sorry...mild fantasy...I should stop ^_^ Luise... I couldnt study if I had to Hollander reading my medicine books...especially the ANATOMY´S books.   |
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Post by addicted_to_steve on May 14, 2008 23:45:38 GMT -5
^^ Hahahahahahaha! Oh, that would be nice!
I have just finished listening to ITCOTC...I was extremely teary by the end. Not only by the brilliant characterisation and story of Sara Dunant, but also by Tom's brilliant reading. Wow.
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Post by heartsafire2334 on May 15, 2008 17:48:31 GMT -5
"Courtesan was my favortie! It was so moving. Quite different from what I expected. He is sooooooooo brilliant I can't stand it! |
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Post by beckettologist on May 15, 2008 22:53:01 GMT -5
"Courtesan was my favortie! It was so moving. Quite different from what I expected. He is sooooooooo brilliant I can't stand it! Hi IS brilliant. The thing that blows my mind is that when I listen to it I do not picture Tom. I see Buchino...Fiametta...LaDraga...Aretino.... How on earth does he do that?He even made me like A Clockwork Orange! A book I never wanted to read and a movie I could not sit through. I am hungry for something new. I hope he is working on something. Tom...if you are out there lurking give us a sign.  |
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Post by addicted_to_steve on May 16, 2008 0:30:28 GMT -5
Hi IS brilliant. The thing that blows my mind is that when I listen to it I do not picture Tom. I see Buchino...Fiametta...LaDraga...Aretino.... Agreed! Not once did I actually picture Tom! How FANTASTIC was his voice for Aretino though! He nailed that one to the T. And I loved the way his voice softened when he read the female parts...it was beautiful to listen to! HE'S JUST SO DAMNED TALENTED! * deep breathes...deep breaths... * okay, I've recovered |
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Post by beckettologist on Nov 11, 2008 20:22:32 GMT -5
OK...raise your hand if you want to tell Sarah Dunant how much you loved ITCOTC! Here is your chance. I was looking for a way to contact her to see if perhaps she is planning (if that is in her power) to have Tom do another audio version of one of her books and stumbled on her website which has a forum. She actually participates too! Sarah Dunant Forum NOTE: I noticed that you have to refresh page for it to come up sometimes. Jump in if you feel so inclined... because you never know.... |
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Hello! Better late than never. Thanks for the shout out! 