jeff wheeler

Alison Larkin's narration is always top notch

Revisado: 10-01-16

Would you try another book from M. C. Beaton and/or Alison Larkin?

Alison Larkin? Absolutely. M.C. Beaton? Maybe. It's not that great a book - but it is a cosy murder mystery - strange to see those three words together - and in the right mood I like those, so I'd probably try another if Larkin narrated it.

Would you be willing to try another book from M. C. Beaton? Why or why not?

Yes, if Alison Larkin narrated it. I love the way she always differentiates clearly between the characters. There are SO MANY characters here - in less capable hands I'd be confused. But M.C. Beaton isn't my favorite writer. She's okay - not great. Lucky to get Larkin as narrator.

What about Alison Larkin’s performance did you like?

She's real. The characters are authentic - she's not Penelope Keith playing Penelope Keith!

Did Pushing Up Daisies inspire you to do anything?

Yeah, it inspired me to write this review because I totally disagree with the people who prefer Penelope Keith's narration for the series. I'll listen to Alison Larkin narrate just about anything.

Any additional comments?

I did listen to an earlier M.C. Beaton and almost didn't listen again as I didn't feel Penelope Keith was right for the series - too posh and too clearly Penelope Keith who I loved in The Good Life (Good Neighbors over here) but who always sounds like herself. Alison Larkin is a fantastic narrator - I have listened to several of her narrations - and that was why I decided to give M.C. Beaton a second chance. Thankfully Larkin didn't make the character Scottish like the actress in the not very good t.v. series.

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Best Jane Austen narration I have ever heard!

Revisado: 12-16-15

If you could sum up Emma - The 200th Anniversary Audio Edition in three words, what would they be?

Really comes alive!

What other book might you compare Emma - The 200th Anniversary Audio Edition to and why?

I have not enjoyed an audio book as much since I listened to Larkin's performance of Pride and Prejudice.

What about Alison Larkin’s performance did you like?

Often narrations of Jane Austen novels are earnest. She was not meant to be read in that way. She was meant to be read with lightness and wit - and depth. Larkin brings all this and more.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Miss Bates and Mrs Elton are both hilarious and authentic. I especially love the scene where Emma first gives advice to Harriet about Mr Martin and all the scenes where she manipulates people.Jane Austen called her 'a heroine who no one but myself will much like.'

Any additional comments?

Larkin is able to channel Jane Austen in a way that breathes new life into this already amazing book. Her reading brings this 200 year-old classic to life in a way that makes me love the book more than ever before. A brilliantly good listen!

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