Terrific and moving story.

Well narrated with a nice measured tone, all characters brought to life. Made me look up things on the Internet regarding lifeboats and shipwrecks. Totally absorbing.

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Edge of your seat stuff!

....and breathe. I took a punt on this one. I was sceptical as to whether a book about lifeboats was really going to last beyond the first few chapters. I was wrong. This is really good. The plot is original, the action builds at a enticing pace, and goes from dramatic to insane. The writing is superb and the narrator puts you right

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Gripping

This is simple gripping, perfect for long walks or car journeys. So well written and read. Highly recommend

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Excellent listen

This has been possibly the best audio book I have listened to in the last two years. An exciting and gripping story with very good narration. I can't wait to listen to other stories from the same author .

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Outstanding Book

Where does Let Not the Deep rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is probably the best audiobook I have listened to. The attention to detail and depth of knowledge is extraordinary. I could not stop listening to the tale once I had started. Not only does it proceed at pace but each character is developed so that you identify with each of them as the story progresses

What was one of the most memorable moments of Let Not the Deep?

The story is obviously about a rescue at sea and the courage and persistence of the rescuers is extraordinary.

What does John Telfer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

It is an amazing narration - John Telfer easily slips between accents and carries you on at a good pace.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I felt very emotional at the end of the book - my usual fare of thriller and detective novel are good entertainment but rarely moving - this was.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommended.

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Brilliant book

this is a wonderfully written book, great story, characters descriptive and brought to life. highly recommended.

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Enjoyable

Great storytelling from start to finish. Characters are very believable and real, writer creates an emotional attachment to them. There are some skips in the time during the drama but other than that 4.5/5

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Best book I’ve read in ages

Perfect structure, characters, detail and story. A bit like a fictional, better version of ‘The Perfect Storm’. Blown away.

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Excellent. A truly unputdownable book!

An excellent and spellbinding novel Not needed is the gratuitous violence, sex and the persistent use of swearing so prevalent In much of today's action stories. To saw that this is a story of heroism with man against the elements barely touches the surface of this tale by a true wordsmith

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They that go down to the sea in ships

or "little boats paid for by donations", or fly over it in search and rescue operations, a Storm, and Murphy. Lots of Murphy.
I first read this story in paperback from the Library (I was still reading at 02.00 the next morning) got it out a time or two more, picked up a copy 2nd hand and am now really glad to have the electronic and audio versions. l like it that much - it's about people and courage in the sort of situation that gives me nightmares.
When you've listened, go on the RNLI website to see the videos. And leave a donation to help with another little boat and those who crew her.

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