John Williams

Awesome Story

Revisado: 04-16-23

The series as a whole has been a wonderful experience. The characters are well developed, the story well told, and even the hero is more than just a blank slate like certain other Magic School MC's.
Peter Kenny is amazing at the narration, as always (was happy to hear his voice as he also narrates The Witch, another favorite series).
The only downside, sadly, is the unfortunate loss of Victor Kloss. Taken from us far too soon, and the fact that we won't get more from him just makes it worse.
I highly recommend this for any fans of YA Magic School stories who are looking to get away from the ick of our old favorite.

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Why is everyone horrible?

Revisado: 02-19-23

I tried to like this book, I really did. I've been looking for a new adult fantasy novel series, but this was just.... bad. The writing itself was so-so, nothing to really concentrate on, but the characters.... oi... the characters were almost all completely horrible in one fashion or another. Either complete jerks who care only for themselves, ineffectual idiots, or (in the case of one of the few decent characters) borderline racist stereotypes in description and name... seriously, a Black man in stereotypical "African tribal garb" named Bal-SIMBA?
I thought the "Magic as Coding Language" idea was novel, though I preferred Gordon Dickinson's version more. And the lack of simpler explanations makes for a confusing listen if you're not a programmer.

All in all, not a high recommendation. Typical Isekai power fantasy with a novel twist.

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A Fun, If Inaccurate, Adventure

Revisado: 01-20-23

As a story, taken as a fairy tale, this book is fun and exciting. But, if you know much at all about Old Norse Mythology, this may grate on you a bit here and there, and even insult anyone who follows the Norse Pagan Faith at one point.
If you're a kid who doesn't know much or anything about it, this is just a fun adventure with mythological overtones. I highly recommend for younger audiences (though parental discretion is advised).

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Another awesome performance

Revisado: 05-27-21

I truly do love this series. Have since I was a kid. Admittedly some of the writing feels dated (and not just the technology mentioned) but you can feel the well meaning behind it. The dramatic performance adds so much to it. Can't wait to finish the series.

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A Classic Brought To Life

Revisado: 05-12-21

Spellsinger is one of my favorite book series from my childhood, and to hear it brought to life like this was fantastic. The fact that they treated it like an audio drama makes me so happy, and the casting was spot on (with Pog's voice being better than I imagined in my childhood).

If I have any complaint, it's one I understand, as they didn't use any of the licensed songs they talked about in the books (Purple Haze, Red Corvette, etc). But since they're licensed, it's understandable that they couldn't.

I highly recommend this for anyone who like Audio Dramas and/or fantasy novels.

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Mostly pleased

Revisado: 12-15-20

I love this book series, and was happy to get the audio book for it. I was 95% pleased with the performance, but his voice for Alice just stuck in my craw.

Other than that, looking forward to the rest of the series.

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A great redo

Revisado: 09-28-20

Given the original's mediocrity, Marsters' return to the role makes it so much better.

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