That’s the thing about poetry, it’s scarcely ever accurate. Protagonist Ned Henry is your quintessential good-hearted underdog finding his way through a maze of Victorian manners, literary debate, domineering women and animal wrangling with absolutely hilarious consequences. Here, in the restful, idyllic Victorian era. I was going to have Alice in Wonderland conversation after Alice in Wonderland conversation until I died of exhaustion. And cats.Ĭonnie Willis’ novel To Say Nothing of the Dog is one of the most enjoyable audiobooks I have listened to. Willis’ characters, both the human and animal variety, exude such personality that one cannot help to cheer them on in this hapless yet charming romp through time and space. And stray bullets and telegrams and tips. History was indeed controlled by blind forces, as well as character and courage and treachery and love. Narrator Steven Crossley takes Willis’ wonderful novel and takes it to another level in audio with his perfect comedic timing and colourful characterisation. Her prose and complex plot lines are delivered seemingly effortlessly, oozing intelligence, wit and class. There is no need to beat around the bush with this one - To Say Nothing of the Dog is a ‘must listen to’ audiobook.Ĭonnie Willis is such a clever author. Disclosure: If you click a link in this post and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission.
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