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Frustrating narrator choices

Revisado: 10-08-24

I'm surprised no one said it, so I will and hope it helps someone.

I got the first audio version of the first book in this series a couple years ago when it was narrated by Kevin R. Free and and Katherine Kellgren. I enjoyed their voices and how they differentiated between characters regardless of whose chapter it was.

I just recently bought the second book in the series (Throne of Fire), not realizing that the Kevin R. Free and Katherine Kellgren versions of Chronicles have been discontinued and replaced with this one. I don't know why they made the narrator change, but the story is poorer for it.

I was mildly bothered by the lack of attempt to give unique voices to certain characters, but that's the least of my gripes. James Fouhey did a decent job, but I was disappointed by Grace's performance. A lot of mispronounced words, strange inflections on sentences that to me indicated she didn't understand what was happening in a scene, and sounded a little stuffed up, like she had a cold.

I wish I could continue the series with the original narrators, but haven't been able to find them anywhere.

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Somehow Dissatisfying?

Revisado: 01-23-23

I'd say the second half was less appealing than the first book. Can't put my finger on why.

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Solid Story, Excellent Delivery

Revisado: 01-03-23

Not sure where the few criticisms are getting their impressions. I found the writing to be beautiful - subtle and humorous, dark and tragic, happy and sensual. A few times I found myself wondering the assumed age of the target audience, for some character deaths are quite graphic, and the romance was at times evocative. In any case, I loved the nuance given to the presumed good guys and bad guys, and an intriguing plot twist at the end has me ready for pt. 2!

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Amazing narrator

Revisado: 11-30-22

Great story, especially comparing the differences to the movie, but the narrator was particularly wonderful.

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Solid Read, Solid Listen

Revisado: 09-07-22

Performance made what I'm sure was already a well-written book even more incredible to listen to. Very nicely done.

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Excellent end to the series!

Revisado: 01-31-22

I wasn't sure how the story was going to end, but this was a pretty good way to do it. The audible performance though was incredible. Good voice acting!

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Holy Shit

Revisado: 10-05-20

Ironic title for the review, but damn. This is such a good book. Noah narrating makes it even better. Loved it.

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Awesome story!

Revisado: 12-30-19

Very well told, and wonderfully written. There were many plot twists I didn't see coming, but were incredible additions to the narrative. So glad I chose this series to follow. This book will have me reflecting on its themes for some time, which is exactly what I want when I finish a story. Thank you!

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AWESOME

Revisado: 12-14-19

I loved it. That's all I can think to say. This was an awesome book, and can't wait to start the next one.

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I think I liked it?

Revisado: 11-12-19

The narrator hands down is what made the book for me. She did a great job bringing each character to life. To be honest, the main character came off a little contrived, a constant "I'm not powerful but watch how I immediately become the center of everything" trope. Some of the plot was predictable, but some of it was pleasantly surprising. I'd akin it to a trashy TV show you watch to avoid thinking about your day. Ideal escapism fodder.

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