I have just finished the audiobook in time to watch the film. The audiobook lasts about 12 hours; I would have thought I could fit reading the book, into less 12 hours. I could probably read for longer sessions, than I could listen therefore as well as taking less total time, I could have compressed into less time.
After listening to the audiobook I’m curious to see the film. I think the book has an interesting plot albeit not action packed therefore think, it would be possible to fit into two hours. I think, the characters could be brought more to life than in the book. I’m not a big fan of reading or watching costume dramas. However, I found the language in the audiobook very accessible albeit a little wordy for example; not sure it was really necessary to always state Cousin Rachel rather than just Rachel. I hope the film is not too stuffy and overly focused on creating period atmosphere; I ideally want the characters and storyline to shine through. From stills I have seen they? have perhaps literally decide to sex film up.
For me ending was marred by barely last syllable being uttered and a message thanking for listening to audio talked over. In book although would have known was reading last sentence, would literally have had blank space to reflect.
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How was the narrator? I tried to hear a preview on iTunes, but it only played the film writer’s introduction.
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Male. Fairly slow sounding voice and at first not keen but then new to audio books. He did do some of the voices for dialogue so in end then I could listen to him without issue. But would not say was near top of storytellers could have.
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I’m fairly new to them too. I’ve listened to Alan Cummings, who is nice to listen to, and Richard Armitage who is a really good narrator. I really enjoyed his work on “Venetia”.
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