Bulldog Drummond

by Sapper Narrated by LibriVox Community

Overview

`Sapper', the pseudonym of Colonel. H.C. McNeile M.C. was one of the most popular English writers of thrillers between the two world wars. And Hugh (Bulldog) Drummond was his most popular leading character. This book, the first of the series, is of its time. Opinions are expressed which would not pass muster today and the books are strongly laced with jingoism, racial stereotypes and hostile references to foreigners. Naturally all the villains are masters of disguise and invariably put off murdering the hero until later whist they think of something absolutely beastly. Nevertheless the story is a good one and well told. (Summary by AJM)

Editorial Reviews

OCTOBER 2010 - AudioFile

This first of a series of classic pulp thrillers about a British officer, post WWI, seeking adventure and battling master criminals, is melodramatic fun for those with a taste for the period. As the accompanying booklet notes, it’s “James Bond written by P.G. Wodehouse.” Roy McMillan’s narration makes the book into a smoothly entertaining “movie of the mind.” He has a pleasantly deep, engaging voice, which he varies easily for different characters, only occasionally wandering into exaggeration or caricature. His accents are mostly good, especially the sometimes-difficult American, and his pacing keeps the story flowing smoothly. His real skill is that one doesn’t even notice his talent and professionalism but simply absorbs the story with pleasure. "Sapper's" real name was H.C. (Herman Cyril) McNeile. W.M. © AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940169333954
Publisher:	LibriVox
Publication date:	08/25/2014

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