The Volcano Lover
A Romance
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Narrated by:
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Jennifer Van Dyck
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By:
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Susan Sontag
About this listen
The Volcano Lover follows the fortunes of a British ambassador, the ravishing woman he marries, and the young British admiral with whom she falls in love.
Set in 18th-century Naples and based on the lives of Sir William Hamilton, his celebrated wife Emma, and Lord Nelson, the novel is peopled with many of the great figures of the day. This unconventional, best-selling historical romance from the National Book Award-winning author of In America touches on themes of sex and revolution, the fate of nature, art and the collector's obsessions, and, above all, love.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Leon
- 25-11-16
Splendid Prose
What made the experience of listening to The Volcano Lover the most enjoyable?
This is a fine novel and the author has reveals a good understanding of the time and place of the novel. This being no greater than many classical novels. What stands out for me is the prose of Susan Sontag. At times it is astonishing; even though it is very readable it often has a poetic quality of expression that is very enriching.
A very satisfying read (listen).
Have you listened to any of Jennifer Van Dyck’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No, I have not listened to Jennifer Van Dyck's other performances.
This performance is good, complimenting the novel.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Being exposed to her vivid understanding of the emotional currents peculiar to the different sexes, is a valued experience.
Any additional comments?
The authors ''message'' is a little too overt.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Caroline Lawrence
- 12-11-13
The Passion of Hamilton, Nelson, Emma & Vesuvius
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
The "Volcano Lover" of the title is Sir William Hamilton, the envoy from England to Naples in the late 18th century. He is a collector and scholar, and soon fascinated by Vesuvius looming across the Bay. He makes many excursions up its flanks and watches when it erupts. The story really kicks in during part two when he meets Emma. She becomes his wife and soon Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson's mistress. Some brilliant descriptions of Naples under the French, life at sea and the fascinating passion of big Emma and little Nelson for each other, and their affection for her husband. The quirky style never explicitly names the main characters but calls Hamilton "The Cavaliere", Emma "The Cavaliere's Wife" and Nelson "The Hero". Sontag's staccato style takes a little getting used to but is worth the effort. Apart from some mispronunciations, Jennifer Van Dyck reads very well.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- N.C.
- 09-02-24
The reader loses the audience (ie: me)
I found the way it was read was full and odd and couldn’t keep my interest at all.
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