I drive a lot for work. To while away the journey I listen to audiobooks.
A good book can be brought to life by a good narrator. Similarly, a good book can be made to sound disastrous if spoken by a poor narrator.
Perseverance can help. Many a time I've been ready to give up on an audiobook but persevered for an hour or two and found myself actually finding the narrator was well suited to the material and I was very glad I put in the time to let my ear become accustomed to the narrator. Otherwise, I'd have given up on a great listen.
Some narrators can be just too bad to encourage me to make an effort. Monotonous drawl. No life in thier voice and occasionally, just occasionally, it can be like listening to a schoolchild read a homework essay. Usually when that happens it's an author reading their own book. some, to my ears even sometimes mumble the words. Many, many authors do a great job. Some though would have greatly benefited by having a professional narrator do the job.
I've listened to many, many audiobooks. Just 3 examples of narrators,
Just started listening to a book being narrated by PHILIP FRANKS. He is doing an excellent job.
Previously attempted BILL BRYSON narrating his own books. I'd love to hear these books. They seem as if I'd really enjoy them but BILL BRYSON mumbles. I just had to give up.
LILLY ALLEN narrating her biography. Erm, the narration? Least said the better.
Had to give up.
The vast majority of audiobooks are competently read.
What narrators are your favorites?
A good book can be brought to life by a good narrator. Similarly, a good book can be made to sound disastrous if spoken by a poor narrator.
Perseverance can help. Many a time I've been ready to give up on an audiobook but persevered for an hour or two and found myself actually finding the narrator was well suited to the material and I was very glad I put in the time to let my ear become accustomed to the narrator. Otherwise, I'd have given up on a great listen.
Some narrators can be just too bad to encourage me to make an effort. Monotonous drawl. No life in thier voice and occasionally, just occasionally, it can be like listening to a schoolchild read a homework essay. Usually when that happens it's an author reading their own book. some, to my ears even sometimes mumble the words. Many, many authors do a great job. Some though would have greatly benefited by having a professional narrator do the job.
I've listened to many, many audiobooks. Just 3 examples of narrators,
Just started listening to a book being narrated by PHILIP FRANKS. He is doing an excellent job.
Previously attempted BILL BRYSON narrating his own books. I'd love to hear these books. They seem as if I'd really enjoy them but BILL BRYSON mumbles. I just had to give up.
LILLY ALLEN narrating her biography. Erm, the narration? Least said the better.
Had to give up.The vast majority of audiobooks are competently read.
What narrators are your favorites?