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Title: The Alan Clark Diaries
Subtitle: In Power 1983-1992
Author: Alan Clark
Narrator: Alan Clark
Format: Abridged
Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
Language: English
Release date: 12-16-10
Publisher: Redbush Entertainment
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes
Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Celebrities
Publisher's Summary:
This was Alan Clarks first volume of diaries and the only one that he recorded. As such, it is a unique and historical record and reminder of the man and his work. To hear Alan Clark reading the book in his marvellously rich voice adds immeasurably to the pleasure of these informative and entertaining diaries.
The recording covers two Parliaments and constitutes the most outspoken and revealing account of British politics ever written. Cabinet colleagues, royalty, ambassadors, civil servants and foreign dignitaries are all subjected to his vivid and acerbic wit. This is a brilliant warts-and-all expose of our political and cultural life.
Clark describes the experience of being drunk after a wine tasting and delivering a statement in the House of Commons - with disastrous consequences; his desire to relieve his bladder from the balcony of his office in Whitehall on the heads of pedestrians walking below; and offers frank descriptions of John Major and Michael Heseltine amongst others.
His personal charm oozes out of these recordings, as does his candour and, on occasions, his bile. But equally the wit and humour are laugh-out-loud funny. He records things which others might only dare think.
Entwined with the politics, though, are revealing glimpses of his private life, which was very colourful, his beloved wife Jane, and also something of the wider culture of Britain in the 1980s.
Critic Reviews:
One is tempted to tell people to add this book to their stack of books to be read in the bathroom, in the certainty that the reader will light upon something very readable, stimulating, titivating, and immediately gripping. (The Independent)
His voice and intonation are sublime. The epitome of an old Etonian, he nevertheless effs and blinds his way through the cream of the British political establishment. Now he is no longer with us, I finished listening to the recording and was saddened to think he hadnt recorded the other volumes. Scoop this up now - its a gem. (Amazon.com review)
Members Reviews:
Insightful and witty
You don't have to know a lot about English politics to enjoy this opinionated diary. Lots about character, relationships, ego and devastating insights on government and party politics.
Cleverly written and excellently read, I do wish he had recorded more.
Fascinating Insight into Goverment
Very poor quality recording did not enjoy this listening experience would like to return for refund
great
one of the most beautiful diaries in history. readable again and again. brings the 1980s back to life.
Good, shame about the voice
I was looking forward to listening to this as I'm reading the book. But the abridged version is very short, it loses a lot. Alan Clark's voice sounded odd, not suitable for narration, quite tinny. If you can get past all this, the diary reveals some interesting anecdotes, though very little substance, apart from lots of vainglorious narrative.
Compelling
Where does The Alan Clark Diaries rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?
One of my favourites - I only wish it wasn't the abridged version that I purchased
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Fantastic access to an intriguing mind and unashamedly bold character.
