Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby Audiobook
Le Coq: A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby is Peter Bills’s unabridged English-language audiobook about the history, communities and culture of rugby in France. It runs for nearly 12 hours and features the author as narrator.
At a glance
- Covers French rugby from its origins in Le Havre through regional centres including Toulouse, Bordeaux and Clermont.
- The listing describes interviews with international players and French rugby figures, alongside accounts of clubs and regional rugby communities.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Its focus spans French rugby history, local club culture and regional identities, rather than concentrating only on the national team.
- The author also narrates the unabridged recording, keeping the presentation consistent with the book’s reporting.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Listening length | 11 hours and 54 minutes |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | 30 Mar. 2023 |
| Publisher | W. F. Howes Ltd |
| Author | Peter Bills |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Peter Bills |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The description calls the work both “A Journey to the Heart of French Rugby” and “A History of French rugby”. Treat the latter as descriptive copy, not confirmation of a different edition or title.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Rugby followers interested in French clubs, regional rugby culture and the sport’s history.
- Listeners looking for a long-form audiobook narrated by its author.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a concise introduction or a book focused exclusively on match tactics or the French national team.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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32% 32% - 3 stars
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Customer feedback describes the audiobook as entertaining and informative, particularly for its insight into French rugby and its connection to rugby communities. Readability and rugby knowledge are also noted positively. These impressions make it a plausible choice for listeners seeking an accessible, community-focused history, though feedback does not establish that every listener will prefer its long, nearly 12-hour format.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as entertaining and recommend it.
- Feedback highlights useful insight into French rugby and its communities.
- Readability and rugby knowledge receive positive mentions.
Frequently asked questions
What is this audiobook about?
It explores the history and culture of French rugby, including regional rugby communities and interviews with players and figures from the sport.
Who wrote and narrates it?
Peter Bills is listed as both author and narrator.
How long is the recording?
The listed listening length is 11 hours and 54 minutes.
Is it abridged?
The listing identifies this version as unabridged.
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