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Titus Groan

By: Mervyn Peake
Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
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Welcome to the world of Gormenghast, the classic fantasy series from the imagination of Mervyn Peake

As the first novel opens, Titus, heir to Lord Sepulchrave, has just been born: he stands to inherit the miles of rambling stone and mortar that stand for Gormenghast Castle. Inside, all events are predetermined by a complex ritual, lost in history, understood only by Sourdust, Lord of the Library. There are tears and strange laughter; fierce births and deaths beneath umbrageous ceilings; dreams and violence and disenchantment contained within a labyrinth of stone.

'A gorgeous volcanic eruption... A work of extraordinary imagination' New Yorker


©1968 The Estate of Mervyn Peake (P)2014 Random House Audiobooks

 Classics Dark Fantasy Epic Fantasy Historical World Literature Mind-bending Scary
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Mr Peake's first novel holds one with its glittering eye - It has a genuine plot in the strictest sense, and it persuades you to read on simply in order to know what will happen - its gallery of characters is wonderful
A gorgeous volcanic eruption... A work of extraordinary imagination
The Gormenghast Trilogy is one of the most important works of the imagination to come out of [this] age (Anthony Burgess)
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I first read this classic as a teenager and remembered liking it but didn't remember the story. the writing style is unique and the narration brings it to life vividly so you can picture each scene and appreciate the subtle homour. Can't wait to get on with the next installment.

great narration brings the characters to life

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Very different. Spectacularly written, wonderfully voiced. The characters came to life, I enjoyed it thoroughly

Loved it

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Best audiobook narration I’ve ever heard. I recommend listening to this in the autumn, in candlelight, with a cup of tea.

Such a great production

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I listened to it twice but both times struggle. maybe it's better off as a physical book. being an avid audiobook listener I wasn't able to keep my focus for long. it just didn't work for me despite me wanting it to work for me.

Somehow it's not really working as audiobook

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can't wait to listen to the second part. The use of language reminded me of Dylan Thomas beautiful flow to it.

really good beautifully read.

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