so good i stopped what i was doing to listen to th

so good i stopped what i was doing to listen to the complet book. very good listen.

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Thoroughly enjoyable... most gripping

Really good performances brought the story to life, not that the story needs bringing to life. Plenty of twists, turns and a most upsetting betrayal. great fun.

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Great listen

I had not read any of the Sansom books about Shardlake, and took a punt on this as an audio book to listen to on a car journey. I am an avid Audible fan so know what works and what doesn't. This was a great listen. It was well cast, the sound quality good, and a really enthralling tale. My only quibble was that the narrative - perhaps because it is an adaptation for radio - seemed to miss out some small details and characters seemed to jump from one location to another. I would think that the original book probably gave contextual information which would be hard to translate for a radio drama. It's a minor point though.
The series is set in the time of Henry VIII and Shardlake is a court lawyer working for Cromwell. The plot was good with a nice twist, but perhaps because it was a radio adaptation, it did feel quite short at under three hours. I suspect the book would have more historical detail and move at a more sedate pace. However, it was a great introduction to the Shardlake series, and I'm going to hunt out more of them - perhaps unabridged book versions so that I get the detail. The radio adaptation is still a great listen though and highly recommended.

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excellent

excellent story and casting. It had me gripped and I thoroughly recommend it to other listeners

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A great production

I love the books by CJ Sansom because the descriptions make the action come alive. As this was an abridged version, I doubted that it would do the original justice but I was pleasantly surprised. Just enough description remained to keep the feel of the book whilst the action kept the interest for the whole duration.
Excellent for those times when the book would be too long or as a taster for someone not familiar with the Shardlake series .

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Enjoyed it!

I enjoyed it so much I’ve downloaded the next one! Great for all the time in spend in traffic

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Gripping

A fully realised drama which immerses the listener in the world of the Dissolution of the Monasteries. I prefer Justin Salinger as Shardlake, but this didn't dent my enjoyment of this dramatisation.

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A must for Tudor history fans

I really enjoyed the story and the performance was good. The radio play-style really works. The only disappointment is that it's not longer.

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Gripping, and brilliantly done

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

The performances are excellent. The production superb, with good adaptation and interesting sound - particularly liked the use of atmospheric music. Radio Four at its best.

What other book might you compare Shardlake: Dissolution to, and why?

If you like Cadfael - this is similar.

Have you listened to any of Jason Watkins and Mark Bonnar ’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No, but they are both excellent.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

In a world of change, only love can survive.

Any additional comments?

This keeps you guessing !

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Excellent story

Written with intelligence and an insightful knowledge of the turbulent times of Cromwell. I had already read this book but listening to it brought vitality to the pages.

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