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Obernewtyn

By: Isobelle Carmody
Narrated by: Isobelle Carmody
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In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. But for Elspeth Gordie, born with enhanced mental abilities that would see her sterilised or burned if discovered, it is also dangerous.

There is only survival by secrecy, and so she determines never to use her forbidden powers. But it is as if they have their own imperative, and their use inevitably brings her to the attention of the totalitarian Council that rules the Land....

©1987 Isobelle Carmody. By arrangement with Penguin Group (Australia). (P)2016 Bolinda

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At Last! The Obernewtyn Chronicles in Audio

[{ "answer" : "I have already read the series and enjoyed it immensely, but to hear the story from the author's own lips is an amazing opportunity. If you are already a fan of the books, you will love this. For those who have yet to experience Obernewtyn, if you like post-apocalyptic science fiction/fantasy, this will be a great listen!! (And it will leave you wanting to hear the rest right away!)", "type" : "Overall", "question" : "What made the experience of listening to Obernewtyn the most enjoyable?", "id" : 34, "typeString" : "overall" }, { "answer" : "", "type" : "Story", "question" : "Who was your favorite character and why?", "id" : 6, "typeString" : "story" }, { "answer" : "", "type" : "Performance", "question" : "Which character – as performed by Isobelle Carmody – was your favourite?", "id" : 26, "typeString" : "performance" }, { "answer" : "", "type" : "Genre", "question" : "If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?", "id" : 61, "typeString" : "genre" }, { "answer" : "I can't wait for the rest of the series to become available! I read on Obernewtyn.net that the schedule has the first book set to be released in audio in May, but here it is on Audible in April! Let's hope the rest come out sooner than the scheduled dates as well. :)
Obernewtyn – May 2016
The Farseekers – July 2016
Ashling – September 2016
The Keeping Place – November 2016
The Stone Key – January 2017
The Sending – March 2017
The Red Queen – May 2017", "type" : "Misc", "question" : "Any additional comments?", "id" : -1, "typeString" : "misc" } ]

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First Time @ 36yo

As this was my first time reading, or should I say listening it was inwombing.

Thank you Isobelle for your imagination takes me to a place a budding writer can only dream to achieve.

Truly enthralled,
Ebony

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Brilliant!

I really enjoyed this audio book. Normally I'm a bit hesitant to listen to author read books as they aren't usually as good as the professionals. However this is not the case for Isobelle Carmody. Her smooth voice captivates you and she embodies each character's tone wonderfully. I especially love her highlander accents! Can't wait to snap up the rest of the series!

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Absorbed into the world of obernywtin

I read this book 15 years ago so great to listen to it now to hear the whole series. I’m so impressed that the author started writing it in high school

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great to listen of a long time favourite

Amazing to listen to a deep long treasured favourite read by the author. Isobelle adds much charm and spirit and brings the characters alive in all their complexity

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Great Series

I loved these books growing up, the story is fantastic as are the characters.

I was interested in listening to the Author read this book, however I think a younger narrator to match the character would have been better. Overall it was a great listen though.

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Great Story - Terrible Narration

I absolutely loved this book when i read it and was excited to learn the author was narrating it as an audio book. However, i was majorly disappointed. From the namw gental flatness throughout with little to no inflections.

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Can’t turn it off!!

Brilliant fiction. Absolutely loved this. Onto the next one and will listen to the series!

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Revisiting a favourite

Obernewtyn has been a favourite of mine since I was small. Hearing it narrated so beautifully and emphatically brought a new joy to my love of this book and I can’t wait to start the next. If you haven’t read the books you won’t be disappointed starting with the audiobook.

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5 stars not enough for performance.

I first read Obernewtyn about 30 years ago. I was umming and ahhhing about whether to buy the Audiobook as I have bought the book itself 3 times already (wanted matching covers!). I saw in another review that it was narrated by IC herself! that is what sold me. I remember reading about how IC used to tell stories to her younger siblings and you can def tell!

I felt like I am was hearing Elspeth recount it. It is such a magical experience. Even if you've read it as many times as I have, it is soooo worthwhile!

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