Artemis

Thomas Kydd, Book 2

By: Julian Stockwin

Narrated by: Christian Rodska

This second naval adventure follows the life of Thomas Paine Kydd who sails into Portsmouth a hero after a ferocious battle against the French. Soon the sea beckons and Kydd sets off aboard his beloved Artemis for another adventure.

©2002 Julian Stockwin (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Around the World - Triumph to Tragedy

What did you like best about this story?

This book took them around the world with a purpose. Kydd's time on the Artemas is both interesting and challenging. Their time in the South Pacific is an interesting scenario.

Which character – as performed by Christian Rodska – was your favorite?

Rodska does such a good job with all of the characters, it is very difficult to choose one. He does such an excellent job at making the characters different and realistic. Where the story may lack and lull from time to time, Rodska makes a difference.

The story continues

Like the first it is a sea farriers tale, but not a pirate story. If you like the first you will like this one. A little slow at times but interesting to imagine the life of seamen during the great age of sail

Swashbuckler

Now that I have the first two of this series under my belt, I will definitely proceed all the rest (27?).

Plenty of action to keep me wide awake on my 12 hour round trip drive to Baltimore, unlike some others. Next a 30 hour round trip to Little Rock will be easier because of Julian Stockwin’s protagonist, Tom Kydd.

I have read Patrick O’brian’s series twice and Stockwin is almost as good.

Like watching a Summer Blockbuster movie

Another ripping yarn. I don’t know what it is about the English sea novels in the Napoleonic era, but they seem to be a limitless source of great tales.

3rd time through...

and it gets better with every listen. Richard Sharpe on the high seas. Stockwin Rivals Bernard Cornwell is my favorite author of historical fiction

A Fine Sea Tale

This is a fine sea tale and a good read, but not up to snuff on sailing or details of ship work. The story is excellent however, and if sea stories are your bag, read it.

Grand Adventure

Awesome twists and turns but always believable and true to form of the characters and their personalities.

Great Intro to a new Sea Hero

Would you listen to Artemis again? Why?

Yes. Well written. Precise, accurate sea terminology, clearly by someone who understands tall ships and their vocabulary

What did you like best about this story?

Accurate historical premises. Great development of characters and plots

What about Christian Rodska’s performance did you like?

Voices, as well as accents, are excellent, consistent and accurate.

Excellent Adventure

Would you listen to Artemis again? Why?

Yes - it is a captivating listen - full of excitement, adventure, and feeling. Christian Rodska delivers a sublime narration - brings all of the characters to life.

What did you like best about this story?

I liked the whole story. Difficult to pull out any part I liked better than others.

What does Christian Rodska bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Christian Rodska skillfully brings personality via voice to each of the characters - the images appear in my mind of what the characters look like easily because of the excellent performance by Mr. Rodska.

Who was the most memorable character of Artemis and why?

Kydd is the main character and is of course "memorable", but the entire cast is so vividly portrayed that it's difficult to single Kydd out as the "most" memorable character.

Any additional comments?

This Kydd series is a fascinating look at life aboard English ships of war through the eyes of Thomas Kydd - the books are so well written and narrated that it's easy to feel Kydd's experiences - these are really proving to be great books and excellent listens.

Superb.

Enjoyed every moment. Highly recommend it. Will read further. I wish I knew about it before.