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Great narration

Revisado: 04-07-24

Ahem… wellll… this was not my typical genre, but I’m definitely not mad about taking a chance on something new. Serial killer friends to lovers, extreme spice (woah), dom/sub content, graphic gore, TONS of triggers, but also somehow charming and endearing? I don’t know how the author managed, but I gotta say it works and not only works, but was extremely enjoyable. I would highly recommend the audiobook version. The dual POV is effortless and flows like two people in conversation and not at all like a script. A+ for the narration and acting.

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Enriching experience of the misunderstood

Revisado: 08-06-18

While there were a few small discrepancies in the text in comparison to the legends/mythology, I surprising didn't mind whatsoever. The enlightenment of this character, the other gods and goddeses, the landscape, and immortal heros did not disappoint. I cannot wait for the sequel.

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Couldn't make myself finish

Revisado: 10-25-17

The narrator is extremely fast and the voices and feel of the book is really off. I could not get into this. Returned 2 hours in.

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SLLLLLOOOOOOOWWWW

Revisado: 05-31-17

45 minutes in and I can't seem to catch. Sad really, as I wanted to love this story.

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Narrator too monotone to withstand 40+ hours

Revisado: 05-31-17

I wanted to love this book. I think the story would probably be wonderful if I could get past the Charlie Brown's teacher-esque narrator.

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WHHHHYYY?

Revisado: 06-24-16

I'm sure that in the 11th century, this laird was probably considered a peach to be married to.... however, I cannot wrap my head around the sexist and overbearing and callous manner in which he treats his wife. It kills any enjoyment I might take in their SECONDS of happiness and really just blahs out the "romantic scenes." He doesn't appear to be a "fixer-upper" either. I'm 6 hours in and he's still as dismissive as in the beginning. I'm done with this one. Who wants to be bedded by an asshole? Certainly not I and I don't want to read about one either. BLAH.

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4 HOURS IN AND I STILL THINK OUR LAIRD IS A DOUCHE

Revisado: 06-22-16

Ugh I just can't take it any longer. This book is being returned. Our "hero" is absolutely intolerable... and Jaime isn't much better. The narration is decent, the story has real potential... it's the CHARACTERS! Dear lord no.

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Couldn't get past the narrator

Revisado: 08-11-15

Would you try another book from Erika Johansen and/or Katherine Kellgren?

erika johansen - yes. Katherine Kellgren - no.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I have no clue. After 30 minutes I stopped listening

Would you be willing to try another one of Katherine Kellgren’s performances?

no.

What character would you cut from The Queen of the Tearling?

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Any additional comments?

I've heard such good things about this story and was looking forward to the audio. I am highly disappointed that the narrator was so intolerable. Weird fake over-zealous British accent with shrill misplaced stress = a no go for this avid reader. Such a shame.

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Loved it. Can't wait for the next one.

Revisado: 10-22-12

If you could sum up Shadow of Night in three words, what would they be?

exciting, historical, well-written

Who was your favorite character and why?

Phillipe. He's such a surprise to love. I wanted more of him.

Which character – as performed by Jennifer Ikeda – was your favorite?

Matthew. She did such a brilliant job with the male voices in this.

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

The scene with Phillipe and Diana. Incredibly touching.

Any additional comments?

I can't wait for the third installment.

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Delightful

Revisado: 10-22-12

Where does A Discovery of Witches rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I am new to audible, but the series was very much worth the purchase

What did you like best about this story?

fast paced, attention grabbing, well written, historical

What about Jennifer Ikeda’s performance did you like?

I have listened to 100's of audiobooks and she was brilliant. One of the best I've heard

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would have loved to, but obviously that was not realistic

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