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Merlin
- Pendragon Cycle Book 2
- Letto da: Frederick Davidson
- Durata: 18 ore e 10 min
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"A fine storyteller, he brings the Arthurian characters to life without sacrificing any of the haunting pleasures of the legends." (Omaha World Herald)
"Highly recommended... Reminiscent of C.S. Lewis." (Library Journal)
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Philana
- 02/12/2003
Excellent Book (Ten Stars)
First this the the 2nd book in the Pendragon, not the 3rd, there are in fact 5 books in this series and even a sequel (Avalon). This is a great book, and tells the story of Merlin, who is both a warrior and a prophet. Stephen Lawhead is a wonderful Chrisitian Fiction/Fantasy writer. He hails on the tradition of George MacDonald (who inspired C.S. Lewis and Tolkien) and Lewis and Tolkien. Don't just read this series, read "The Song of Albion" and the "Dragon King Saga". Should get ten stars if it was possible. **********
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- Amazon Customer
- 03/06/2012
Story probably great, narrator's voice not
Actually, Frederick Davidson has a beautiful voice. It's just completely the wrong voice: for first-person Merlin narration, and also for the era being depicted. Davidson's voice would be perfectly suited for Victorian era tales (George Bernard Shaw, Edgar Alan Poe, Oscar Wilde, Arthur Conan Doyle, Jules Verne, etc). But definitely NOT for the England of the Arthurian age!
The narrator of the previous book in the series, Nadia May (Taliesin), was absolutely perfect for the job! I think it would not have taken listeners long to forget that a woman was reading Merlin in the first person.
Unfortunately, I simply could not listen to a "Merlin" who sounded like a Victorian person of high birth. I won't be listening to the rest of the series either, because Davidson is the narrator for all of them. Perhaps I will get it in print some day - when I can get a large print edition or something.
I'm sure the story is great. "Taliesin" was wonderful.
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- KarenH
- 16/12/2011
Awful
What would have made Merlin better?
In the past, I have never bad-mouthed a reader, but I cannot abide this reader at all. His voice is like fingernails on the chalkboard. I have always enjoyed Stephen Lawhead books,and I liked Taliesen. But I am done with this series.Maybe I'll just read the books instead.If I could have given him no stars, I would have.
What do you think your next listen will be?
Possibly the autobiography of Mark Twain.I just finished Elijah Woods reading of Huckleberry Finn,( now he is a fantastic reader!) and was reminded what a brilliant writer he was.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Frederick Davidson?
Anyone.
Any additional comments?
I have listened to Audible books for years and really enjoy them. This is the first time I have felt compelled to write so strongly about the quality of the recording.
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- Charles Pruitt
- 05/04/2003
Great Book !
Don't miss any of the 3 books in this series. They are all great but I suggest reading them in order, ie. Taliesen, then Arthur, then Merlin.
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- Bonnie
- 14/06/2012
One of my favorite all time series of King Arthur
have many books about the "King Arthur" legend. This five book series which starts with "Taliesin" and narrated by Nadia May is a wonderful interpretation. I have read and listened to at least 6 times and have always found something I might have missed when I first listened. The next three books are narrated by another of my favorite narrators Fredrick Davidson, and the last book in the series "Grail" is narrated by Robert Whitefield. Each narrator does a brilliant job and if you enjoy the legend of Merlin and Arthur, you will enjoy this series. It is different and you should start with this book, then Merlin, Arthur, Pendragon and finally Grail. I have at least 6 other audio books about the "Arthur Legend" and most are enjoyable, but this to me takes the reader or listener to fantasy and legend that has not been touched upon before. Always try the free listen that Audible gives to see if you will like the narrator, I have only found maybe 3 in the entire ten and a half years I have been a member to annoy my ears, but if the story is truly good I can usually get past.
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Generale1 out of 5 stars
- ArnieGray
- 02/05/2011
Not so great
I got this book having exausted most of the books I wanted and was searching for something good. This was not it. Listened to the previous book it wasn't that bad and had an ok story teller but, frankly, this guy sucks. He's the type of story teller that if you met him would probably want to punch in the face. On top of that Merlin isn't so much a magician as a priest. Not what I was looking for good luck not putting an icepick in your ears if you buy this.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
- Mark
- 18/05/2009
Melancholy with overdramatic narration
I like Lawhead, but I had to give this one a "2." I struggled through the beginning having to listen to the terrible rendition of Merlin as a child--whiny and just flat annoying.
Maybe some enjoyed his narration, but I did not care for the rest of the narration either. To me it was just overly dramatic. I found myself rolling my eyes numerous times, especially when he was expressing strong emotion.
The narration probably would have spoiled it for me regardless, but the way the story was told wasn't the best either. Too much of the book carries a melancholy tone--he tells the story with a sense of impending doom. This made even happy parts hard to enjoy.
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Generale5 out of 5 stars
- Lisa Bartholomew
- 06/02/2008
Great take on an old story!
I very much enjoyed this installment in the Pendragon Cycle. Like many others, at the beginning I found the narration very pretentious and stuffy, but toward the end I didn't mind anymore. Not sure if it's because the narrator was slipping out of character or just that I had gotten used to it. However, the story itself was rich and full of depth. I thought it was fascinating how Stephen Lawhead wove together the major conflicting elements in the old legends, and made them a unified whole. Highly recommended!
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Generale4 out of 5 stars
- Peter
- 30/04/2003
all Merlin
This is the 3rd Book of the Pendragon Cycle and probably the best out of the four. Very nice plot.
Even so, there are several movies of this Story and it makes me wonder, how different the relationships of people are described compared to the book, when you have read all four it makes all sense. But just one thing I couldn't figure out is how old people get in these days. But as it is all tale, some people may live for some centuries. Why not? :o)
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- StormRunner
- 21/07/2022
Just cannot get past the narration
I read this book many years ago and remember loving it. Audiobook version I just cannot get past the narrators voice and performance. Like so many other reviewer‘s voice seems inappropriate for the story, nasally and frankly irritating. Most of the time even if I don’t like a narrator the story usually is enough to distract me and I enjoy the book but just could not to do so in this case. Made it to chapter 7 when I decided I would just rather read the book.
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Generale3 out of 5 stars
- zinck
- 07/12/2010
Mispronunciation
Having read the first book as a paper back and then listening to the second i find the mispronunciation of Welsh words by the narrator hard work. So much so i am considering ditching the audio and getting hold of the book.
If mispronunciation of Welsh words by English speakers annoys you then this audio book is not for you.
I'm sure this isn't a reflection on the actual story its self as i thoroughly enjoyed the first.
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- Betty Virago
- 26/06/2016
Great story ruined by the reader
Would you try another book written by Stephen R. Lawhead or narrated by Frederick Davidson?
No, which is a real shame because I love the books and I liked the reader of the first book. Mr Davidson does a good German impression, sadly it's Welsh he was aiming at. Merlin sounded like a toffee nosed snob who looked down on everyone and spoke with distain. I wanted to get the next book, but I don't think I will since it's read by the same bloke.
What was most disappointing about Stephen R. Lawhead’s story?
Couldn't finish the book because of the narrator, wasted a credit.
Who might you have cast as narrator instead of Frederick Davidson?
The woman who read the first book did such a great job, I don't see why she was changed.
Any additional comments?
I'm just one of several similar comments about the disappointment in the narration, yet there is a sense that it won't make a bit of difference.
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Generale2 out of 5 stars
- Peter
- 24/07/2012
A good book spoilt by a bad reader
I bought this book without listening to the preview which I have to report was a mistake. I bought the book after listening to Taliesin: Pendragon Cyckle Book 1 read by Nadia May. I am afraid Frederick Davidson was a mistake as a narrator. He would be better suited to commenting on a game of Polo. He does not read with sympathy, more he reads as one who likes the sound of his own voice, thus spoiling the story.
If I could get a credit and give this book back, I would
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- Gilly Grennan
- 26/03/2023
Please pick a Welsh Narrator
I read the Pendragon Cycle over 25 years ago and absolutely relished every word. I was beyond excited to see this on Audible, however the narration leaves me with the feeling of scraping chalk on a board. The dialogue is awful and the narrator sounds Indian at times when clearly depicting a Welsh Lord, leaving my husband in stitches. I am persevering as I love the story, however it is painful at times. Oh how I wish you could change the narrator
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- Christine
- 15/01/2023
awful narration
awful narration...not sure if I can continue listening!!
shame because I enjoyed the first book in the seeies
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- Devon Trev
- 18/08/2022
The story of Merlin
This was a look back on my thoughts of Merllin. A great story of his young life and the links too Uther and Ayirther. if you like Merlin and King Auther this ifor you
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- novakid
- 17/08/2022
Suffers badly by narrator
Sadly Fredrick Davidson is a poor replacement for the narrator of the first novel. Effectively a wasted credit. I should’ve listened to the sample rather than assuming consistency.
It’s like having a poor impression of Kenneth William reading to you.
Sorry but my plans to listen to the series went right out of the window.
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- L. Childs
- 11/08/2022
Merlin
Revisited in audible having read the book many years ago. Story still excellent and enjoyable, alas for the narrator. I am sure in other genres and story’s he would be excellent. In this however he is dire. Merlin the warrior and prophet would , I hope , not sound like upper class twit of the year.
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- flaminglacer
- 08/08/2022
Awful, awful narrator
The narrator of this book is truly awful - a patronising drawl and not even capable of pronouncing Samhain correctly. As for the author - potatoes in Roman Britain - really? Save your sanity and your money.
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- Mowss
- 28/06/2022
Supercilious Narration
I have abandoned this at the end of the first chapter: the narrator's interpretation is condescending, superior and obnoxious. Such a disappointment after the lovely reading of Taliesin!
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