Anonymous
Post 03/07/2024 15:28     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
I STILL haven't finished Tom Lake. So slow. I wish I had listened to it.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 11:16     Subject: Re:Fiction that is better on audio
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Project Hail Mary

I have also enjoyed some books that others on here hated (i.e. Pineapple Street, Bear Town) and I wonder if it's because I love Marin Ireland as a narrator. I definitely tend the like the characters more if I like the narrator's voice (and vice versa!). I have listened to many books that I otherwise wouldn't because of the narrator.

I listen to most Stephen King books and I think he has a wonderful cast of narrators, if you like that kind of fiction. I also read his books, so I just generally like him a lot as an author. I thought the narrator who did Holly (who played Holly in the Mr. Mercedes TV show) was amazing.


I listened to Pineapple Street because I enjoyed Marin Ireland's read of Nothing to See Here. The one thing that bothered me is that she gave the Brooklyn wealthy characters a semi-Southern accent. I still enjoyed the book overall.


She does the Beartown trilogy and I thought did an excellent job on those. I also listened to the other two you mentioned and I didn't notice the accent thing, interesting.
Anonymous
Post 03/06/2024 10:24     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
Anonymous wrote:I don’t know if it’s better on audio, but I loved the Count of Monte Cristo on audio. After listening to Crying in H Mart and hearing the author’s voice I can’t imagine reading it as a book.


I couldn't even finish Crying in H-mart on audio. The author/narrator is so monotone and boring. I know she was grieving but it was terrible.
Anonymous
Post 03/05/2024 23:11     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
Call Your Daughter Home

It's read by the perfect female voices.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2024 22:54     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
I don’t know if it’s better on audio, but I loved the Count of Monte Cristo on audio. After listening to Crying in H Mart and hearing the author’s voice I can’t imagine reading it as a book.
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2024 22:29     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
The Dutch House narrated by Tom Hanks- so good
Anonymous
Post 02/28/2024 22:25     Subject: Re:Fiction that is better on audio
Anonymous wrote:Project Hail Mary

I have also enjoyed some books that others on here hated (i.e. Pineapple Street, Bear Town) and I wonder if it's because I love Marin Ireland as a narrator. I definitely tend the like the characters more if I like the narrator's voice (and vice versa!). I have listened to many books that I otherwise wouldn't because of the narrator.

I listen to most Stephen King books and I think he has a wonderful cast of narrators, if you like that kind of fiction. I also read his books, so I just generally like him a lot as an author. I thought the narrator who did Holly (who played Holly in the Mr. Mercedes TV show) was amazing.


I listened to Pineapple Street because I enjoyed Marin Ireland's read of Nothing to See Here. The one thing that bothered me is that she gave the Brooklyn wealthy characters a semi-Southern accent. I still enjoyed the book overall.
Anonymous
Post 02/25/2024 14:59     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
I can’t find many on Audible with Michael C. Hall narrating. Mostly Stephen king. Am I missing something? Please recommend some of his best. Thanks!
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2024 15:41     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I love the voice of the narrator of the Pillars of the Earth trilogy. John Lee, I think?


If I like a narrator I go into Audible just to look up other books. I don't use Audible much for actual purchases, since Libby is free and I can usually wait.

Michael C. Hall (Dexter from the television series) is one of my favorites.

I also like Santino Fontana. He narrates the You series by Caroline Kepnes (among others).


Yes, I adore him! I thought the You series was so good because of him.

Michael C Hall is also amazing.

John Slattery is another great one.
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2024 15:37     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
Anonymous wrote:I love the voice of the narrator of the Pillars of the Earth trilogy. John Lee, I think?


If I like a narrator I go into Audible just to look up other books. I don't use Audible much for actual purchases, since Libby is free and I can usually wait.

Michael C. Hall (Dexter from the television series) is one of my favorites.

I also like Santino Fontana. He narrates the You series by Caroline Kepnes (among others).
Anonymous
Post 02/23/2024 12:34     Subject: Fiction that is better on audio
I love the voice of the narrator of the Pillars of the Earth trilogy. John Lee, I think?