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HMS Ulysses

Written by: Alistair MacLean
Narrated by: Jonathan Oliver
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The novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of action and suspense – an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II.

Constant patrols have pushed the crew of the HMS Ulysses beyond the limits of endurance. And now they must be put to sea again, to escort a vital supply convoy heading for Murmansk.

As they head deep into the frozen waters they are faced not only with the fierce arctic weather, but a swarm of airborne attacks, German ships, then the feared U-boats, all hellbent on destroying the convoy.

With each day threatening another sudden attack, and increasing hardships aboard the frozen ship, Ulysses suffers greater damage trying to protect the other vessels. And soon the journey becomes a tense and deadly game of cat and mouse between the crippled cruiser and her silent pursuers.

 Classics Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Adventure Suspense War Military
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What the critics say

‘A brilliant, overwhelming piece of descriptive writing.’
Observer

‘A story of exceptional courage which grips the imagination.’
Daily Telegraph

‘It deserves an honourable place among 20th-century war books.’
Daily Mail

‘HMS Ulysses is in the same class as The Cruel Sea.’
Evening Standard
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This book really makes you feel what those men and boys went though in WW2.

Cold, so very Cold.

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this book is one of the best books i have ever read (listened to). it is so well written that while listening to it i felt physically cold. McLean is know for his great books and i think that this is his best. phenomenal and unmatched by others of this genre.

Probably the best of Alistair McLean

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I really enjoy this book, I've read it before and was excited to listen to it but the narration made it difficult.
It's not that the narrator was terrible but to me all the character voices sounded the same and it was difficult to track who was who.
I also found the cadence a bit off.

Great book but not not a great listen

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War is the most senseless thing men do. This outstanding novel demonstrates why. It also demonstrates how a mutinous crew of mem become more than they or any but their officers have ever thought they could me. The Ultsses is a cruiser with the ultimate responsibility of taking a merchant ships a cross the Arctic Ocean to Murmansk. You will live with these men as they battle a monstrous storm, desdly ice, days without sleep, submarines, air attack and bore as they battle there way to heartbreak and destiny. Don't miss this constantly action filled novel that challenges The Cruel Sea and Mutiny On The Bounty.

The literature of war.

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