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| Title | : | Ireland |
| Author | : | Frank Delaney |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 651 pages |
| Published | : | February 28th 2006 by Avon (first published August 26th 2004) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Ireland. European Literature. Irish Literature |
Frank Delaney
Paperback | Pages: 651 pages Rating: 4.02 | 9307 Users | 1327 Reviews
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In the winter of 1951, a storyteller arrives at the home of nine-year-old Ronan O'Mara in the Irish countryside. The last practitioner of an honored, centuries-old tradition, the Seanchai enthralls his assembled audience for three evenings running with narratives of foolish kings and fabled saints, of enduring accomplishments and selfless acts -- until he is banished from the household for blasphemy and moves on. But these three incomparable nights have changed young Ronan forever, setting him on the course he will follow for years to come -- as he pursues the elusive, itinerant storyteller . . . and the magical tales that are no less than the glorious saga of his tenacious, troubled, and extraordinary isle.
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| Original Title: | Ireland |
| ISBN: | 0060563494 (ISBN13: 9780060563493) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Ireland |
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Ratings: 4.02 From 9307 Users | 1327 ReviewsWrite Up Containing Books Ireland
Excellent narration and story telling on the history of Ireland.Near the beginning of this story the narrator of the story says..."a good story lifts the heart." There is nothing like an Irish brogue in the voice of Frank Delaney telling a compelling story of Ireland. I have enough Irish ancestry to celebrate St. Patrick's day but know little of the stories and legends that pepper the Irish heritage and landscape. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the notion of a story teller who goes from home to home and village to village with not much more than a story
I could maybe go as high as 2.5, but it is no where near a three. I was pretty much skimming the last 200 pages. In Ireland, the reader learns about Irish folklore and history by following the stories of the last Irish Storyteller. It sound much more interesting than it turned out to be. Some of the historic tales captured my interest at the beginning, but the ongoing interludes of the O'Mara family, where young Ronan O'Mara chases the Storyteller around Ireland, just bored me.
I finally read Ireland by Frank Delaney. I have had the book since last summer, but I ran out of time toward the end of last year to read it entirely. I read the first 100 or so pages at the end of last summer. So I read a couple of books this year, and then went back to Ireland, telling myself that I wasnt allowed to read anything else until I was finished. I was prepared for a long, laborious week of reading (on top of long days at work, etc.). But I finished it in about three days. I woke up
I listened to this in audiobook form and it was read by the author, Frank Delaney. He has a background in broadcasting and, unlike most authors reading their own works, he was the perfect choice. I don't know if I would have given it 5 stars if I had just been reading it myself, but the audiobook is outstanding.
Ireland is a story about Ronan, a boy who hears a traveling storyteller for three consecutive nights, and is forever changed by the experience. Ronans relationship with the storyteller is mysterious, sometimes frustrating (because the reader really identifies with Ronans journey), moving and heartwarming. It is lyrical, for the storytelling is rich with moments that make you sit back and collect yourself, because you didnt realize that there could be something so poignant written. It is epic,
I don't listen to many audio books because I tend to forget to listen and lose part of the story. With this one I listened while hand quilting - and it worked well. I was able to stay focused as I was forced to sit in one place and the repetitive motion of quilting did not demand my attention. The added benefit of making progress on my quilt and the motivation to hear more of the story worked well. Beautifully read by the author this was a joy to listen to and a good way for me to learn more
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