Katrine Maples

Bloated start/middle, rushed end

Revisado: 05-01-25

I've been reading and enjoying Mercedes Lackey for a long, long time, but this is not a book I'd recomend to anyone who's thing isn't long, dull, dry passages about shopping, prepping for a harsh winter that we never get to see, and a bit of light insider trading. The final conflict of the story comes almost completely out of nowhere -- we get a blink and you'll miss it hint about one part, and if you're familiar with Pride and Prejudice you'll likely guess the true nature of a couple of the characters.

This story would likely have been better served by reducing the time in London four or five chapters, then getting on with Devon and giving the final conflict some actual build up.

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A Strong Start to the Series

Revisado: 07-31-24

As long as you can ignore the way a lot of people carry the Idiot Ball in regards to Rupert and his place in the succession, this is a very solid fantasy/horror/comedy book. Keating's performance is soothing and enjoyable.

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Exposition Dump: the Book

Revisado: 07-31-24

I say this as a long time Simon R. Green fan (which means I might be giving this book more grace than it deserves): if you can tolerate hours of exposition -- and I do mean HOURS -- for the sake of the story, you'll probably enjoy this book. John Keating's performance is solid, and even if he cycles between about three different voices, I was never confused over who was speaking. Though I did find myself falling asleep listening more than once, though THAT particular problem is probably more to do with when I had time to listen, and I'd call it a testament to how soothing his voice is.

Stands alone reasonably well thanks to all the exposition dumps. You don't NEED to have read the previous Hawk and Fisher books to know what's going on -- we're treated to two very typical examples of their stories at the start of this one, before we finally make it to the actual plot, but I do suggest reading the first Blue Moon book to fully appreciate the irony of Harold and John.

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There are some very shrill vocal choices involved

Revisado: 09-30-22

Long time Pratchett fan, so this is my... fourth copy of this story, basically? (Two paperbacks, one loved to death, and the old talking book)

The vocal direction is, to put it kindly, a choice. That choice being painfully shrill, to the point where I have no intention of buying any more of the books in the Rincewind subseries. Kind of a shame, I'm very fond of Colin Morgan as an actor.

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The sequel can't come soon enough

Revisado: 06-10-22

You know that gif of Zuko from Avatar: the Last Airbender, where he's got that scroll and wanting to know where the rest is? The end of this book is like that in ALL the best ways. This is a story that leaves me hungry for more.

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An Old Favorite Invigorated With A New Performance

Revisado: 05-13-22

Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore the old Discworld narrators. But it's rather nice to not be distracted by a voice that doesn't fit with who the in-story narrators ARE. Also nice to be able to find a FULL edition, as opposed to the abridged one Audible had for so long.

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An all-time Christmas classic

Revisado: 05-08-22

Hogfather is a Yearly Re-Read for me, and this new performance is EXACTLY what it needed. Much as I love Stephan Briggs, his vocal range is a bit limited, and this cast breathes new life into a favorite story.

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Very sweet

Revisado: 04-09-22

There's a lot to be said for a low stakes fantasy story, and this was a fun one. Fair warning to those who might turn on the audiobook version when they're feeling a bit sleepy: Travis Baldree has a VERY soothing voice, and odds are good that you'll find yourself having to go back a chapter or twelve after falling asleep.

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Very sweet

Revisado: 04-09-22

There's a lot to be said for a low stakes fantasy story, and this was a fun one. Fair warning to those who might turn on the audiobook version when they're feeling a bit sleepy: Travis Baldree has a VERY soothing voice, and odds are good that you'll find yourself having to go back a chapter or twelve after falling asleep.

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An old favorite brought to new life

Revisado: 11-10-21

I've loved this particular book for a long time, and am now pleased to have it in version I can listen to while I do other things.

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