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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 Classics Fantasy Fiction
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[{ "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" } ]

At Last! The Obernewtyn Chronicles in Audio

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Being able to revisit one of my fave books as a child alongside the author was incredible. I really loved her intonations who would have thought she would be an accomplished narrator too!

Such an honour listening to Isobelle narrating this herself!

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I’ve read this series for years and was SO excited to see the author read the audio books! It’s so good to hear the names and accents read by Isobelle. Now please get this made into a Netflix series!!!!!

My fav fantasy series

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A beautiful rich world opens up. I cant wait to hear more of the story.

Welcome to a new world

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I started reading TOC when I was 14 and I still come back to it whenever I want to listen to a great story. Enjoy the journey!!!

Best Series Ever

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I read the paper copy of this book years ago. When I saw it as an audiobook I was overjoyed and it didn’t disappoint. Having the actual author narrating it was brilliant because you know she knows how these characters are meant to sound. Can’t wait to continue listening.

Love this series

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Have read book years ago but enjoyed audio version. The 4 for performance was due to chapter numbers out of sync, chapter on screen would say 15 but voice would say 14.

Actual performance of voice was very good.

Very enjoyable

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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

great to listen of a long time favourite

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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

First Time @ 36yo

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I love this new/ old world
I love the possibility this world could actually happen
my only issue was
with the reader...
some people write great stores...
and some people have amazing readings voices
the gentleness of her voice didn't go with the character
in my opinion.. sory

escape to another time

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