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Really good

Revisado: 08-19-23

Bujold is my most favorite authors, and getting to listen to this book is a treat.

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scrumptious!

Revisado: 11-01-19

I love these books, and it's so wonderful to have all 6 of the first books available in audio for 1 credit!! The author has a really good grasp of small town life and the characters who live there, plus the ability to keep a reader riveted on the story, because of the dangers the characters get into, whether personal, or community, or because of the setting--which is a fun small town (just the right size for getting lost in the pages). I highly recommend these books, and this author!

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Next in a fabulous series

Revisado: 09-07-16

Would you listen to Project Elfhome again? Why?

Yes. I'm totally enthralled by Spencer's characters and worlds, and I love to live through their adventures again and again. This is a compendium of stories with different characters, who are all quirky in their own ways. (Except for Wolf Who Rules, who continues to be unflappable.)

What was one of the most memorable moments of Project Elfhome?

Law and Snow versus the train full of oni warriors disguised as elves, headed for the Oktoberfest… And the first scene of the next book, Harbinger, when Tinker (otherwise not 'on camera' in this volume) gets the news about all her twins… Sorry, I couldn't stop at just one: I also loved the Pony and Stormsong backstories (especially Pony's naming, which validated a suspicion I had had about why their names are so similar), and the further adventures of Olivia and Forest Moss… and the Monster Chasing adventures of Jane the valkyrie and her crew. Non-readers will not know all the backstory and details and ramifications of these characters, but their names alone will conjure many wonderful memories for readers.I waited for this book for well over a year since the last book was published, but the audio versions of the previous 4 books kept me company in the meantime.

Have you listened to any of Tanya Eby’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have enjoyed Tanya's performances over and over in this series, and in another novel that I bought that she narrated. I am actually concerned for her after listening to this book, and the sample of the other book listed as narrated by her that came out this month. Unlike her other recordings, her voice in Project Elfhome is very breathy and scratchy, with little 'volume' (but all the same expression and character definition, thank goodness.) Her voice is usually very strong and vibrant. I just hope it has not been permanently impacted by over-recording, or illness. Although I badgered Audible for an audio copy of this book last month before the notice came out, If I'd known she had voice trouble, I would totally have waited for the book until she was completely well.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Three parallel worlds in collision…with elves in the middle.

Any additional comments?

I am very grateful to Wen Spencer for her imagination and work on this series, with fascinating characters in an improbable true city, Pittsburgh, stranded in another universe, and the amazing level of interconnected detail throughout the backstory (see my note above about Pony and Stormsong's names; the long versions are Galloping Storm Horse on Wind and Singing Storm of Wind; and now I know WHY) and the timing of events. This world with spaceships in a slightly futuristic Earth, world-gates to alternate Earths with Elves and bad-guy Oni, and lots of amazing smart girls (I include Stormsong in this list) with swoon-worthy Oilcan, Wind Wolf, Nigel, etc., has brought me many, many hours of repeatable listening enjoyment through Tanya's dedicated interpretation. Can't wait for the next one! (With Tanya's voice back to normal.)

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