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The superior recording

Revisado: 09-21-20

I’m not going to bother reviewing the book itself as it’s the same fantastic book it’s always been. But I will praise the narration by Andy Serkis. It is superior to the original narration by Rob Inglis in every way, and I sincerely hope that the powers that be have Mr. Serkis record The Lord of the Rings trilogy next. PLEASE.

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Fun

Revisado: 09-03-19

I’ll keep it short- this and some of the other Marvel books currently being released are the Graphic Audio productions, so they are dramatizations of the books, with music, sound effects, and different actors for each part. That being said, they are generally a ton of fun, if you like such things. They also follow the story lines in the comics, as opposed to the movies. I’m not sure why they’re being released on Audible, but I like it, and they’re worth the credits.

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Finally, the proper narrator!

Revisado: 09-12-17

The Belgariad and the Malloreon are two of my favorite series ever, having read both as a teen/young adult, and multiple times since. So naturally, I have read this book a few times and loved it as well. I own both previously mentioned series in audio, and I have to say that Mr. Beierle is an exceptional narrator, and does a fantastic job on those books.
Which is why I refused to buy this audiobook with the previous narrator. It just didn't sound the same. I did not like it- it just wasn't Belgarath. Needless to say I was overjoyed to find out that Audible had it redone with Mr. Beierle, and bought it immediately. I am currently listening to it, and I love it. Highly recommended.

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Finally, the proper narrator!

Revisado: 09-12-17

The Belgariad and the Malloreon are two of my favorite series ever, having read both as a teen/young adult, and multiple times since. So naturally, I have read this book a few times and loved it as well. I own both previously mentioned series in audio, and I have to say that Mr. Beierle is an exceptional narrator, and does a fantastic job on those books.
Which is why I refused to buy this audiobook with the previous narrator. It just didn't sound the same. I did not like it- it just wasn't Belgarath. Needless to say I was overjoyed to find out that Audible had it redone with Mr. Beierle, and bought it immediately. I am currently listening to it, and I love it. Highly recommended.

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Glad it's finally available in audio

Revisado: 07-05-16

I have to admit that I'm only a few hours into this audiobook at this point, but I've already read it in print, so I know what happens. That being said, I'm very glad that this great series is finally being made available in audio. So far, I'm very impressed with the narration. Mr. Wincott does an excellent job differentiating between characters, so it's easy to tell who's speaking, and he reads at a comfortable pace while infusing the narration with the proper emotions. The books themselves are fantastic, and Memory, Sorrow, & Thorn is one of my all time favorite series. This series was written back in the 80's, so the plot may seem familiar to many readers, but It's very well written with characters you can care about.
The bottom line is that I highly recommend this book. Back to listening!

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Good first book, good listen

Revisado: 05-16-13

I read this book in print before buying the audio version, and enjoyed it immensely. Granted, it's not perfect, as it is the author's first book, but it was entertaining. Yes, the story does start to drag a bit about 3/4 of the way through, but not so much that I lost interest. Yes, the author does borrow elements from Chinese culture, not just Japanese. Yes, the author does perhaps use elements of the language incorrectly. But remember that this is a fantasy story, and as such does not need to be grounded in reality.
Jennifer Ikeda does an excellent job of the narration. At first, I was a bit concerned about her not being able to differentiate between characters well, but manages that well as I was never confused about who was speaking. She conveys their emotions just as well, and I think she is the perfect voice for Yukiko.
Overall, it's not perfect. But it was definitely worth the listen. It kept me absorbed and entertained, and I look forward to Book Two.
I think you should buy it and give it a chance.

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Good job, Audible!

Revisado: 03-27-13

I was somewhat worried before buying this book, due in large part to the butchering Audible gave to the Dragonlance Chronicles, which, like this series, I'd read when I was younger. Also, I'd tried reading/listening to Salvatore's Neverwinter Saga, and found it overly dramatic and simple (considering it's a lead-in to a computer game, and I'd heard Salvatore wasn't too happy about writing it the way his publishers wanted, it may not be his best effort).
But, having loved this series and the Icewind Dale trilogy years ago, I decided to give it a shot in audio, wanting to re-experience these stories.
And I'm glad I did.
Victor Bevine's narration is very good- he conveys both the emotions of the characters and the urgency of a battle scene very well, and overall delivers a great listening experience. And, in my opinion, Salvatore's early work is superior to his later novels.
If you're expecting a lot of politicking and other "tedium" that can slow down other books, you may be disappointed. These books are fast-paced and action-packed. Salvatore's writing style is different from the likes of Jordan, Sanderson, and Erikson (all of whom I enjoy), but that is not a negative. They're just plain fun.
I can't wait for the next books to be released. And that doesn't happen too often.

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Great sci-fi trilogy

Revisado: 03-02-13

I'd read this trilogy when it was originally published a few years ago. I generally don't read science fiction, being more of a fantasy geek, but the plot seemed interesting, so I bought it and loved it. Joel Shepherd is a great author: the plot, pacing, and characterizations are all quite good. So, my only question before buying this in audio, though I was very excited to see it available, was the narration.
My previous experience with Ms. Pearlman's narration was with "Polgara the Sorceress", which was a good book. I did not, however, care for the narration at all. She has a pleasant enough voice, she just mauled some of the pronunciations of some key places and/or people from the Belgariad series, one of my all time favorites. I couldn't finish it.
So I was nervous about buying this, but having enjoyed the print version so much, and wanting to experience it in audio, I bought it anyway.
She is better in this book, though at first I didn't think I'd be able to finish (which I haven't, but I'm halfway there). Chapter One was rough, she came across as emotionless and bland, and her descriptions were quite boring, not to mention rushed. She got better during Chapter Two, and really hit her stride in Chapter Three and beyond. She differentiates the characters quite well so you always know who's talking, and seems to be good at affecting different accents. She conveys the emotions of the characters very well, and picks up the pace of the narration during the action scenes effectively conveying the urgency of these scenes. It's not perfect, but all in all, I'm impressed, and plan on finishing this trilogy.

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Excellent so far...

Revisado: 02-07-13

Well, I was surprised to find this on Audible early this morning, and a week before the book is officially released. I know writing a review before you finish a book annoys some people, so I can only review the 7 hours I've listened to so far, but I can say that those 7 hours have been excellent. If you listened to and/or read "The Warded Man" and "The Desert Spear" and enjoyed them, you're going to love this (and if you haven't, you should do so). The story is as absorbing as it was in the first two books, the writing is still great, and Pete Bradbury is an excellent narrator who is perfect for this series.
Do yourself a favor and buy it.

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Holy Crap!!

Revisado: 12-05-12

What did you love best about Cold Days?

Well, everything. It was great to see Harry alive again and reunited with his friends. And, of course, James Marsters back as narrator. I have to agree with many others, he IS the voice of Harry Dresden.

What did you like best about this story?

It was great. I didn't really see certain events toward the end of the book coming (Molly), and the implications could prove to be very interesting.

What about James Marsters’s performance did you like?

He's fantastic. What more can I say.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, but saying more could give things away. Molly Carpenter was involved, and there was another moment with Karrin that was moving as well.

Any additional comments?

I have to say that the ending left me stunned. I didn't see it coming. Can't wait for the next book. Buy it!

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