This is my favourite of the Fowl books, because of Artemis' kinder mindset and because of warlock No. 1. I decided to revisit it in audio because it'sThis is my favourite of the Fowl books, because of Artemis' kinder mindset and because of warlock No. 1. I decided to revisit it in audio because it's read by Nathaniel Parker. Parker is an excellent reader overall. His normal voice is ear candy to me, but he also does a good variety of accents and unique voices for characters. His American accent is pretty good but not 100%....more
Because I've established a personal tradition of reading or listening to Dresden in October. Favourite bits involve Mouse, Elaine, Carlos and Thomas.Because I've established a personal tradition of reading or listening to Dresden in October. Favourite bits involve Mouse, Elaine, Carlos and Thomas....more
"You've been Weatherwaxed." Enjoyed this story even more the second time, partly because of the audio production--Indira Varma is a fabulous voice acto"You've been Weatherwaxed." Enjoyed this story even more the second time, partly because of the audio production--Indira Varma is a fabulous voice actor, in addition to being impressive on-screen--and because the topics hit a little different now that I'm a little older. ...more
Over a decade of life experiences between reading this the first time and listening to the audiobook--it hit different and harder. And having a man asOver a decade of life experiences between reading this the first time and listening to the audiobook--it hit different and harder. And having a man as narrator of the audiobook didn't undermine the story. It's just a shame it doesn't have a better title....more
Part of my 2024 three-Dresden-audiobooks-in-a-row memory refresher. I understand that much has been said about the replacement of James Marsters with Part of my 2024 three-Dresden-audiobooks-in-a-row memory refresher. I understand that much has been said about the replacement of James Marsters with John Glover for this one; and I agree that Marsters is better as the voice of Harry, but the substitution can be somewhat excused by Harry's condition in the story....more
For years, I avoided the audio edition because I was convinced it would be too creepy. Surprisingly, the disturbing elements are handled with relativeFor years, I avoided the audio edition because I was convinced it would be too creepy. Surprisingly, the disturbing elements are handled with relative subtlety instead....more
Post Battle Ground, post The Law, about 3 years after reading this book the first time, I liked it more. There are still some things I didn't like so Post Battle Ground, post The Law, about 3 years after reading this book the first time, I liked it more. There are still some things I didn't like so much. James Marsters performance, as usual, elevates the material....more
See review of text version. I found the tone of voice (tones, more accurately, as he does a few different voices/accents) of the audiobook reader a bitSee review of text version. I found the tone of voice (tones, more accurately, as he does a few different voices/accents) of the audiobook reader a bit irritating....more
James Marsters does a great job with the voices. Still enjoyed this overall (third time through). But I'll admit that listening to the story, I found James Marsters does a great job with the voices. Still enjoyed this overall (third time through). But I'll admit that listening to the story, I found the descriptions of female characters a bit more irritating. Maybe I skim them when I read, maybe it's my current state of mind. And the "Injun Joe" nickname for Listens-to-Wind makes me wince. ...more
Decided to listen to this one again in Nov '24--and before giving Network Effect another listen, given its place in the chronology. I liked this much Decided to listen to this one again in Nov '24--and before giving Network Effect another listen, given its place in the chronology. I liked this much more the second time.
First listened to in Feb '23. Maybe it's my mood, maybe I'm comparing it unfairly to Network Effect; but I didn't find this one as interesting as some of the other Murderbot stories, despite enjoying Murderbot itself as usual....more
This one felt a little slow for about the first third, compared to the previous two. But once it got going, building on previous events, throwing in sThis one felt a little slow for about the first third, compared to the previous two. But once it got going, building on previous events, throwing in some new twists and giving Murderbot some new people to react to, it was entertaining. Murderbot's narrative voice is priceless.
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