C. Sykes
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The Novice's Tale
- Oxford Medieval Mysteries, Book 2
- By: Ann Swinfen
- Narrated by: Philip Battley
- Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 536
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 483
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 482
When the novice Emma Thorgold goes missing from Godstow Abbey in the summer of 1353, the hunt is on throughout the Oxfordshire countryside. Bookseller Nicholas Elyot and scholar Jordain Brinkylsworth are anxious to help the girl, but her stepfather has other intentions. Why is he so determined to shut her away for life? Or worse? And will she be found unharmed?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Disappointing Second Book
- By Judith A. Weller on 06-18-17
- The Novice's Tale
- Oxford Medieval Mysteries, Book 2
- By: Ann Swinfen
- Narrated by: Philip Battley
Great fun for Medieval enthusiasts
Reviewed: 03-23-21
A very enjoyable tale, but I missed the first one in the series. Worth listening to the rest of the series with fine narration.
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Bloodline
- Repairman Jack, Book 11
- By: F. Paul Wilson
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 438
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Performance3 out of 5 stars 388
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 385
It starts off simply enough. (Doesn't it always?) Jack has been on hiatus since the tragic events in Harbingers. With his beloved Gia's encouragement he dips his toe back into the fix-it pool.Christy Pickering's 18-year-old daughter is dating Jerry Bethlehem, a man twice her age. Christy sensed something shady and sinister about him, so she hired a private investigator to look into his past. But the PI isn't returning her calls. Will Jack find out why?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Bad narration
- By C. Sykes on 10-17-13
- Bloodline
- Repairman Jack, Book 11
- By: F. Paul Wilson
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
Bad narration
Reviewed: 10-17-13
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I bought this book against my better judgement. No.
What other book might you compare Bloodline to and why?
By the Sword. In as much as it has the same narrator, it is torturous to listen to.
What didn’t you like about Dick Hill’s performance?
He has never been a good narrator. Occasionally, a few of his main male characters start out with reasonable voices. However, all of his male characters wind up sounding like Dustin Hoffman in Midnight Cowboy, though often with a voice up one octave. The females always sound like bimbos with high squeaky voices. His volume is all over the place as he overly dramatizes. His angry voice goes from screaming to a swallowed whisper. He is a very bad actor. I don't know what the judges were listening to when they gave him recording awards. I avoid any book that he does. There are many series books I have skipped for just that reason.
Any additional comments?
Bring back Alexander Cendese, or any of the previous narrators, It was all so much more enjoyable before- I liked the characters then.
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