![]() It is no surprise and no loss that there are no narratives from the professional archaeologists. I thought long and hard about what seems something of an abrupt end to the book and it actually fits. Fiona Hardingham provides good voice contrast though equally able to reveal depth of feeling as well as disappointment and hesitant sense of worth. Her description of her first impression of Basil Brown is a peach. Kate Reading shines out for me as Mrs Pretty in her convincing understanding and character understatement. ![]() His portrayal of Basil Brown is the least enjoyable of the four performers. The audio book is very good, but I have to say I am not a fan of Simon Vance. The male narrations have their place, but the women make the book special. The narrations of Edith Pretty and Peggy Piggot are at the heart of this novel (as they should be) as this is about people first and foremost an exploration of loss, disappointment, the wheel of time, and what of us we leave behind. There is more to learn and to enjoy about the characters from their view point and it reminds that this is a book of fiction and why fiction is fundamentally important. This is what makes the books so much better for me. The novel is written with 4 narrators and the audiobook deploys 4 voice actors. So, I decided to buy another copy of the book, and audiobook as alteratives, and have been so pleased and rewarded that I did. Then along came the film adaptation which I watched and enjoyed - to an extent, but felt it a compromise, and in some instances indelicate. The memory of it stayed with me, but inevitably merged with all things archaeological in newspapers, books and on TV. I first read ‘The Dig’ several years ago, enjoyed it thoroughly and passed it on. ![]() This audiobook and its hardcopy should not be missed.
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