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The Hunter
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Forget James Bond. Forget Jason Bourne. Forget Jack Bauer. Meet Victor. He's an assassin - a man with no past and no surname. But when a Paris job goes spectacularly wrong, Victor finds himself running for his life across four continents, accompanied by a woman too beautiful to trust, pursued by enemies too powerful to escape.
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- Michael Cox
- 19-08-2014
Great detail, great story: couldn't stop listening
What made the experience of listening to The Hunter the most enjoyable?
Tom Wood appears to have struck the perfect balance between detail, realism and story. This is a superbly written novel. The story is a little Dexter-like: you can't help but loving the bad guy. I have already downloaded the next book in the series, I just hope Tom keeps them coming!
5 people found this helpful
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- Carolyne
- 16-05-2016
Listening to a story should help one sleep
Listening to stories at night has helped me deal with chronic pain, not this one! It was so compelling I had to listen to the whole story. The ending, the last half a chapter was disappointing but overall a brilliant story read expertly. Thanks
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- Kelly
- 17-08-2015
Improbable fantasy badly written.
This novel is totally unbelievable on every level. Russia have mounted a massive effort to salvage the missiles. There is no way the CIA would not have known about this kind of operation. No one survives seven or more gunfights with professional killers. This novel is a teenage boys comic book.
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- Phil
- 30-06-2015
Surprised and pleased
I gave been enjoying David Baldacci and Vince Flynn novels.
Protagonist is a good guy.. You want him to win.
This has the main character as an assassin out for No 1..
So my thoughts were of Day of the Jackal .. (didn't like the assassin in the movie.) and a little reluctance .
However reasonable quickly found it an enjoyable and fast paced action book
Just ordered the next one in the series .
Great narrator. Good variation of pace during action/suspense parts ..
Accents not overdone but distinguish well the different character .
(helps that there are various nationalities in play) ..
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- Malcolm
- 16-05-2015
Great Introduction
This was a great story, introducing our main character and the lifestyle of his "work".
Looking forward to the following books in the series.
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- Oliverhind
- 06-02-2015
Fun listening for big boys
Narrator made the book fun and interesting .
The hero Victor is over the top but entertaining.
Reading it would probably be a pain.
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- Phil Davison
- 09-08-2016
Over dramatic
Over dramatic language used detracts fron the storyline and the narrator fades in and out of various accents seemingly at random
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- Chris
- 03-05-2016
Great story, Great narration.
The story is riveting to say the least, the characters are well distinguished by the narrator and I found myself clued to the earpiece. Highly recommend this book.
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- Kindle Customer
- 23-02-2016
Great story read by a great narrator
What did you like most about The Hunter?
Very detailed but maintained the intrigue and fast pace
Have you listened to any of Daniel Philpott’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No first one ... but very well narrated
Any additional comments?
First Tom Wood book I've read (listened to) and I will definitely pick another
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- Chris
- 04-02-2015
Real life character actioned packed story
Was not disappointed I tried a new writer. Will be reading more of his books
One of those stories you couldn't put down
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- J Roberts
- 01-07-2014
Incredible first story from this author.
What did you love best about The Hunter?
The dark side. There is no hero, he is no hero.
Who was your favorite character and why?
The British assassin. Because he is a slightly twisted fellow.
Which scene was your favorite?
The beginning
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- Bruce
- 27-01-2016
Loved it
Fast paced right from the go and kept me on the edge of my seat.
Will definitely buy the next one in the series.
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- Simon L
- 23-07-2014
Hunter and Hunted. Good action story.
Have you listened to any of Daniel Philpott’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This was the first one. His accents and characters are very good.
Any additional comments?
Though its not all that this book is about, but Tom Wood has a good grasp of depicting hand to hand combat, he either researched well or has experience - either way the story is richer for it. Looking forward to the next book.
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- Mark
- 31-07-2014
Overkill
Would you try another book written by Tom Wood or narrated by Daniel Philpott?
Probably would not try another book by this author, but the narrator was good overall.
Would you recommend The Hunter to your friends? Why or why not?
Not really. Whilst the writing is good and the plot reasonable, if not startlingly original, I felt that there is just too much action and not enough intrigue to maintain interest. In fact, the almost constant gun battles and chases are unrelenting and, eventually, terribly tedious. I gave up completely about an hour out from the end when yet another fight and chase broke out in exhaustive and exhausting detail and I lost interest in the outcome of the story and the fate of the main character.
Which character – as performed by Daniel Philpott – was your favourite?
The narrator played the various parts without overdoing the accents, but the characters were hardly engaging enough to choose any favourite performance from Mr Philpott.
Did The Hunter inspire you to do anything?
Luckily, I'm not given to indulging in murderous rampages with automatic weapons, so no.
Any additional comments?
I love a good action story - Frederick Forsyth, Gerald Seymour etc. - and the action scenes in this book were certainly well written and finely detailed, but for me (an ex-Army Officer) it was just a bit too wearing in the end.
38 people found this helpful
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- DAVID
- 17-12-2014
Victor what a character !!
Where does The Hunter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Love this book and the both the writing and narration.
Was sorry it had to finish but went straight on to book 2
Please release book 3 asap
What does Daniel Philpott bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
His narration is excellent, puts across the character in a way that is both believable and interesting. Many a good book can be spoiled by poor narration but this choice was spot on
7 people found this helpful
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- Janet
- 19-06-2014
Really good page turner keeps you interested
Where does The Hunter rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Certainly up within the top few
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
Good story very well weaved together plenty of action good characters well worth a credit
15 people found this helpful
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- gundog-uk
- 07-11-2016
Good story. Not good narration
I like the books and character of Victor the assassin. But I don't like the what the narrator seems to struggle between his own voice that of the characters and often then stays in the accent of which ever character when reading the story
6 people found this helpful
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- Charlie
- 15-03-2015
Tom Wood delivers a great story
Would you consider the audio edition of The Hunter to be better than the print version?
Haven't read the paper version
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hunter?
Great description of a stake out scene in a Swiss Chalet and the associated firefight.
What three words best describe Daniel Philpott’s voice?
Easy, Appropriate, Interesting
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Will Victor Make It?
Any additional comments?
Well worth a listen. Recommended.
5 people found this helpful
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- T SOTHCOTT
- 01-04-2017
My first Tom Wood
Needed a novel away from simon kernick and this serves its purpose brilliantly
Lead character Victor is a fascinating chap. The story winds its was around him. Thoroughly recommend
4 people found this helpful
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- David Rawlings
- 04-03-2015
Fast paced and well written
A excellent holiday read - easy to fall straight into and not put down until finished. Narration was perfect for the character. All in all - excellent book and Well recommended
4 people found this helpful
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- Peter
- 09-08-2014
The Hunter Kept me on edge from page 1
Would you consider the audio edition of The Hunter to be better than the print version?
Don't know
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Hunter?
The action started from page 1
Which scene did you most enjoy?
Many
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Kept me on tenterhooks the whole time
Any additional comments?
great book, loved it.
8 people found this helpful
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- Benjamin
- 03-06-2015
Good book
Liked it Fast moving. Action. Twists. What's not to like, Five stars from me on this
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- Ali O'G
- 26-03-2017
A good listen
I've been left wanting to hear what happens next to see what Victor is going to do.
2 people found this helpful