The Siege of Krishnapur
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Narrated by:
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Tim Pigott-Smith
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By:
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J. G. Farrell
About this listen
India, 1857 - the year of the Great Mutiny, when Muslim soldiers turned in bloody rebellion on their British overlords. This time of convulsion is the subject of The Siege of Krishnapur, widely considered to the one of the finest British novels of the last 50 years. A witty and individual take on the many traditions and follies of Empire, it is also a gripping account of survival under siege, illuminating how extreme conditions can influence and affect people's behaviour and the human spirit.
©1974 The Estate of J.G. Farrell (P)2013 Canongate Books LtdListeners also enjoyed...
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Klara
- 22-04-14
Unabridged is abridged
Would you try another book written by J. G. Farrell or narrated by Tim Pigott-Smith?
Yes and no. I have read "Troubles" and "The Singapore Grip" and would very much like to listen to them as well. Unfortunately, only one of them is available at Audible - and then abridged.
Was The Siege of Krishnapur worth the listening time?
Yes, the book is very well narrated by Tim Piggott-Smith. The novel depicts British rule in India with irony, humour and seriousness. The storyline is both entertaining, interesting and informative.
Any additional comments?
I strongly object to the book being sold as "unabridged" when it is not - which I might have realized from the recorded time. The "siege" should have been allowed to take its time. For example, you assist at the Sepoys' initial attack on Krishnapur and without transition you find yourself in a crowded room with half-clad women on their mattresses with stinking chamber-pots in a corner.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 13-07-18
Lacks depth
Took this on recommendation from "Good Read" but disappointed that characters were thin and story line lacked complexity. Perhaps more a ripping yarn for a bit of fun rather than an insight to life in the Raj during the mutiny.
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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- Amir El Alem
- 02-10-14
incomplete
What would have made The Siege of Krishnapur better?
this is an abridged version of the book
please correct this
the book however is fantastic
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