[Publib] importance of narrators in audio books

[King, Jamie]

I remember how excited I was to hear the next Stephanie Plum after
listening to the first few read by Lori Petty and Debi Mazar.  I had to
get the unabridged read by C.J. Critt for this particular road trip.
Even though I loved the others, I didn't really have a choice here, but
I thought she couldn't be that bad and might be even better.  I settled
in for a nice drive, curious about what would happen next in the story.
The narration started and I remember thinking, "What is this?!?!"  Even
though I was *very* interested in hearing the story, I couldn't listen
to more than about 15 minutes.  I gave it that much chance, but ugh, I
couldn't listen to anymore.  Maybe I was comparing it unfairly to the
others, I don't know, but it seemed really bland and completely
un-listenable.  I still don't know what happens.  I might try again
someday though, or make time to read the print.

 

Jamie King

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Follett Library Resources

McHenry, IL

 

 

 

I am still collecting opinions, anecdotes, etc. for either background or
use in my PLA preconference presentation on "Audio Book Narrators as an
Independent Appeal Factor." The idea is that, over and above genre,
pace, characterization, mood, etc., the narrator can make or break
somebody's desire to read/listen to a book all by him/herself. 

 

Mary K Chelton

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