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Good ending

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4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
4 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-06-24

It was a satisfying buildup and conclusion. I would have preferred a slightly different ending, but overall well done Salvatore.

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Best dramatization I’ve heard

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 06-18-24

The story was alright. I would have preferred more Cadayle. I’ve listened to maybe four book dramatizations, though, and this is the best one I’ve heard. Talented actors, no doubt about it.

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Not for the casual American listener

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1 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
Story
3 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 02-15-24

There are two major issues with this reading.

The actor is undoubtedly talented with his convincing and myriad voices, but even with my higher-than-average consumption of British media I found it very difficult to listen and still casually understand his sometimes slurred and heavily accented speech. If listening was the only thing I was doing, it would have been easier, but I’m usually multitasking when I read audiobooks.

The other issue is the chapters. There are chapter breaks in the recording, but at no point does anyone say the actual words “chapter seventeen” or anything that indicates a break or change. Surprisingly to me, this made it very challenging to follow the plot and, over halfway through the book, I admit I don’t understand much of what is going on.

These two issues combine to make a painful listening experience. When I listen to an audiobook, I sometimes get distracted and have to replay the last few seconds of audio in my mind to identify what was happening and who was speaking, but this recording made it impossible for me to ever do that. I have no desire to finish reading. And I wonder if this recording was maybe targeted at those already familiar with Pratchett’s work.

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Talented writing, great characterization

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
1 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 01-19-24

Love the story. Wish there was more. Reader didn’t always pace the lines right, but for the most part proved an enjoyable listen.

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One of the best

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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 07-03-23

This is one of the best books I’ve read. Characterization is top notch, plot doesn’t waste time, and every word matters. I can’t say I’ve read anything else quite like it. Osman’s style is conversational and elegant.

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An excellent finish

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
Story
5 out of 5 stars

Reviewed: 12-10-22

Lovely. Just lovely. An excellent finish to an excellent trilogy of trilogies. You won’t be disappointed.

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