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Reader and Raelynx
- The Twelve Houses, Book 4
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Series: Twelve Houses, Book 4
- Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Much to the dismay of her advisors, Amalie begins to fall in love with the wholly unsuitable Cammon. Even worse, war comes to Gillengaria anyway, and Amalie can only be kept safe through the combined efforts of the Riders, the mystics - and the wild raelynx that has mystical powers of its own.
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- Mysticalsister
- 06-12-2009
Great Listen
I loved this series so much I hated to see it end. It took sometime to get used to the new narrator, Joe Barrett -- and I have to admit, I never did warm to his interpretation of Kira, but I was able to over-look it. The story was so engaging and the battle at the end was great. I hope Sharon Shinn continues to write for the main characters, and that Audible gets more of her work soon. Highly recommended..
6 people found this helpful
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- R. O'Hare
- 25-09-2009
Loved it!
This is a delightful book. Exciting, imaginative, beautifully written, and wonderfully narrated. The worst part of this book was that it came to an end. I really will miss these characters. I enjoyed all the Mystic and Rider books, but this one was even more exceptional.
5 people found this helpful
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- Ann
- 05-11-2009
Wonderful & satisfying!
This book is a satisfying conclusion for the trilogy! It ties up loose ends I didn't even know were there! I love happy answers and happy endings!
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- karen
- 13-11-2011
Top series
This has been my favorite series i have listened to to date. I will be re-reading them all again i'm sure. I will miss the characters as i have become so attached to them all. Every book has had me captivated from beginning to end, just wish there were many more book to the series and it never end's lol. Just love it so much.
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- Grace M-T
- 25-04-2012
great writing, poor narration
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
Honestly, when I finish Part I, I'll probably stop listening. If you are thinking of buying this audio book, I recommend you buy a print or ebook version instead.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Reader and Raelynx?
Won't spoil the plot but it involves the raelynx!
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Joe Barrett?
The original narrator, Jennifer van Dyck, should have been hired to narrate all five books. She does male voices just fine, whereas Joe Barrett makes Kirra sound like a 1980s drag queen. It is extremely offputting. I could not finish listening to Dark Moon Defender and I don't know if I'll be able to finish Reader and Raelynx. I do wish there was a new version of this book with Jennifer van Dyck. I would buy it, even though I've already purchased this version.
Do you think Reader and Raelynx needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
It has a followup book. Unfortunately, it has yet another narrator. Jennifer van Dyck should have been re-hired, especially after the fiasco with Joe Barrett.
Any additional comments?
Stick to Mystic and Rider, Thirteenth House, and Troubled Waters in audio version. Get the rest in print or ebook. And check out other titles narrated by Jennifer van Dyck, especially those by Jack McDevitt.
5 people found this helpful
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- aishajc
- 05-12-2020
Please re-record
I really like this book so the fact that I dislike this recording is really unfortunate. The narrator isn’t very good with women’s voices. But I could overlook that if he hadn’t inexplicably chosen to use an atrocious cockney-ish accent for the main character. It was grating in the previous book when this character played a much smaller part, especially since the character initially sounded different, but it’s much, much worse when it’s the main character. I do understand wanting to differentiate between the characters but there’s no cockney accent written in the book, it doesn’t make sense for the character and it’s not a good cockney accent.
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- Courtney Copeland
- 11-01-2019
Wonderful book, terrible narration
I ADORE this series and this is the second time I’ve read all of them. I thought I would listen to them this time since I have time at work to listen and I loved the narrator of the first two books. This guy, however, is awful. I HATED the way he made Kirra sound and the random accents were super off-putting. Why on earth would Donnel have an Irish accent?? He gives one of the serramar a German accent at one point for some reason??! It’s just goofy. I also detested the hokey cockney accent he used for Cammon. He made him sound idiotic. Don’t get me wrong, you should read this book. It’s fabulous and a fantastic addition to the series. Just don’t listen to it.
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- RDavis
- 26-05-2015
adventurous romping magic & romance
what fun! well developed characters . laughed aloud. couldn't wait to see what would happen next and what they would do. :)
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- Beth Lowrey
- 21-03-2015
wonderful
What made the experience of listening to Reader and Raelynx the most enjoyable?
The voices Joe Barrett brings to the story.
What did you like best about this story?
It's a good conclusion to the series. It was well-written and well-performed.
What does Joe Barrett bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I liked the voices he used for each character.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Several - Cammon's and Amalie's relationship, the freeing of the lynx and it's actions, the climax of the story
Any additional comments?
Loved the series, loved the book, loved the performance
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- Mary
- 06-08-2012
Reader and Ralynx is a great conclusion!
Would you consider the audio edition of Reader and Raelynx to be better than the print version?
No
Who was your favorite character and why?
Senneth is my favorite character; she is the center around which the story (in the first four books) revolves. She is a strong character but has vulnerablilties that give her more than one dimension.
Next favorite would be Kirra--she can be a hoyden or a great lady with equal sincerity, and she is someone you want to be at your back.
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Joe Barrett?
Anyone. He had the same voice with only a few differences for each character, and the voice he chose for Tayse sounded like a prude who had just eaten a lime.
Any additional comments?
I love Sharon Shinn's books of the Twelve Houses. I'm so very sorry she has concluded writing about this world.
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- CeNedra Red
- 24-05-2016
What Accent Is That Supposed To Be??
Would you listen to Reader and Raelynx again? Why?
Yes. I have read the book several times, and I will definitely listen to this again. The only thing that spoils it slightly, is the ridiculous accent Joe Barrett gives to the character of Cammon. The story is superb.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Reader and Raelynx?
All of it :-))
What do you think the narrator could have done better?
Lose the silly accent he assigned to the main character of this book in the series, Cammon.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
No idea.
Any additional comments?
I have loved these books for years. I love the characters, and the action is wonderfully done.
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