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The Lightning Thief
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1
- Narrated by: Jesse Bernstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins
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The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
- Written by: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Rick Riordan, Jesse Bernstein, Nick Chamian, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
Young Demigods, Your Destiny Awaits! You must prepare yourself for a difficult future: fighting monsters, adventuring across the globe, and dealing with temperamental Greek and Roman gods. You’ll join your favorite demigods from the Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus series as they face dangerous foes and perilous tasks. What you learn from their experiences could very well save your life!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow just wow
- By Anonymous User on 2023-03-13
Written by: Rick Riordan
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The Trials of Apollo, Book One: The Hidden Oracle
- Written by: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Robbie Daymond
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 256
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 210
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After angering his father, Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the 4,000-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus' favor. But Apollo has many enemies - gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This was amazing
- By Zainab Malik on 2021-03-13
Written by: Rick Riordan
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
- Written by: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8,442
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,261
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7,252
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant, as expected!
- By MajorBoothroyd on 2018-01-04
Written by: J.K. Rowling
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The Sword of Summer
- Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One
- Written by: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Christopher Guetig
- Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 167
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 128
Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows - a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book
- By Amanda L on 2022-01-05
Written by: Rick Riordan
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
- A Hunger Games Novel
- Written by: Suzanne Collins
- Narrated by: Santino Fontana
- Length: 16 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,259
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,121
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,120
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the 10th annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to out charm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low.
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4 out of 5 stars
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great book, bad editing.
- By Craig and Tianna on 2020-07-30
Written by: Suzanne Collins
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Eragon
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- Written by: Christopher Paolini
- Narrated by: Gerard Doyle
- Length: 16 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 961
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 826
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Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes he is merely a poor farm boy - until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now, his choices could save - or destroy - the empire.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Horrible narration.
- By Amazon Customer on 2018-09-23
Written by: Christopher Paolini
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The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries
- Written by: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Rick Riordan, Jesse Bernstein, Nick Chamian, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 24
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 17
Young Demigods, Your Destiny Awaits! You must prepare yourself for a difficult future: fighting monsters, adventuring across the globe, and dealing with temperamental Greek and Roman gods. You’ll join your favorite demigods from the Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus series as they face dangerous foes and perilous tasks. What you learn from their experiences could very well save your life!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wow just wow
- By Anonymous User on 2023-03-13
Written by: Rick Riordan
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The Trials of Apollo, Book One: The Hidden Oracle
- Written by: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Robbie Daymond
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 256
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 210
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 210
After angering his father, Zeus, the god Apollo is cast down from Olympus. Weak and disoriented, he lands in New York City as a regular teenage boy. Now, without his godly powers, the 4,000-year-old deity must learn to survive in the modern world until he can somehow find a way to regain Zeus' favor. But Apollo has many enemies - gods, monsters, and mortals who would love to see the former Olympian permanently destroyed.
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5 out of 5 stars
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This was amazing
- By Zainab Malik on 2021-03-13
Written by: Rick Riordan
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Book 1
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- Narrated by: Jim Dale
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8,442
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 7,261
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Story5 out of 5 stars 7,252
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant, as expected!
- By MajorBoothroyd on 2018-01-04
Written by: J.K. Rowling
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The Sword of Summer
- Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, Book One
- Written by: Rick Riordan
- Narrated by: Christopher Guetig
- Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 167
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 128
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 128
Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he barely knows - a man his mother claimed was dangerous. Uncle Randolph tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good book
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
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- Narrated by: Santino Fontana
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,259
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 1,121
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It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the 10th annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to out charm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low.
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4 out of 5 stars
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great book, bad editing.
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Eragon
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- Written by: Christopher Paolini
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- Unabridged
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3 out of 5 stars
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Horrible narration.
- By Amazon Customer on 2018-09-23
Written by: Christopher Paolini
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
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- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
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An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world. It showcases a menagerie of magical creatures, explained enchantingly by noted magizoologist, Newt Scamander, who you may remember from the film series of the same name.
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1 out of 5 stars
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shitty
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5 out of 5 stars
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You fall in love with every character
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The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio Collection
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For over 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This box set includes all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great Story
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3 out of 5 stars
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Meh..
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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it's the best! :)
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Divergent
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not worth the time.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My Daughter (5) loves this series
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5 out of 5 stars
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My son's reading has improved a lot.
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great read (listen) for kids!
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5 out of 5 stars
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book is a childhood favourite
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Publisher's Summary
Until the Minotaur chases him to summer camp.
Suddenly, mythical creatures seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. The gods of Mount Olympus, he's coming to realize, are very much alive in the 21st-century. And worse, he's angered a few of them: Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect.
Now Percy has just 10 days to find and return Zeus's stolen property, and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. On a daring road trip from their summer camp in New York to the gates of the Underworld in Los Angeles, Percy and his friends, one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena, will face a host of enemies determined to stop them. To succeed in his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of failure and betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Duncan Tulleken
- 2019-07-18
Good story but can be tough to listen to reader
This is a good story and I have enjoyed it quite a lot. My issue is with the reader. He is ok but pronounces several words different than the normal pronunciation. He also says ‘both’ with an L in it like ‘bolth’. It’s been a pet peeve of mine and most probably won’t have any issue at all. It’s a good story and helps to give a basic knowledge of the gods and who they are and their basic history.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Langer MD
- 2021-06-29
Clever Kids' Story- Replaceable Narration
This book is ideal for kids aged 8-12. Rick Riordan taps into a topic that every child finds fascinating: Ancient Mythology. He does a very nice job weaving the fantastic (Gods, Titans, Mythical Monsters, and Heroes) into the life of a relatable hard-luck misfit kid with a Heart-of-Gold. Yes, it's formulaic, but it’s effective ("more mature" youth literature authors - Collins (Hunger Games), Meyer (Twilight), Bardugo (Shadow & Bone), etc - bow to these conventions for a reason - they work).
The dialogue is fairly childish, there are (Ugh) fart and poop references mixed into the text, and the twists are predictable.. but Riordan's plot is clever, descriptions are excellent, there is frequent action, and the characters are surprisingly deep. These books are justifiably popular.
The weakest aspect of this audiobook is the narration. Jesse Bernstein is clearly interested in the text and reads with admirable pacing, cadence, and emotiveness.. but his range is limited (characters consequently sound similar); his repertoire is poor (Bernstein tends to surfer-dudes and Southern accents); and he delivers most of the book in a matter-of-fact timbre (even during action scenes). I'm convinced another reader would vastly improve this project.
I no longer have little ones at home, but genuinely enjoy books written for children. If you have pre-teens (this is likely too sophomoric for older youth), 'The Lightning Thief' is engrossing - they'll love it. For an adult listener, it's only worth 5.5 stars out of 10. I can personally set aside the subpar reading (I will be continuing the 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' series - it's a captivating premise).. but you are justified if you decide to pass on this one.
[I hope Bernstein does better with Book 2]
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Emma
- 2020-01-04
Love it!
I really like the voice and performance. I love the book. This is my very first Audible! I am very happy with it!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-08-16
Great Read
So this was my first audible book and I have to say it was amazing. The story and narration had me so interested. If you are new to audible I highly recommend trying this one out forsure.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Eglot
- 2021-07-26
book is great naration ok
long time fan of Rick Roridan. love all his works and all the books he sponsors.
the reading of this book is what brings my rating down by one star. mispronunciations of the greek names mainly.
otherwise would have been a 5/5.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Michelle
- 2021-01-16
Awesome
I liked this book because there's good characters and it's very exciting. -Luke, Age 7
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- Sofia
- 2020-07-03
Amazing Books
The Percy Jackson books were what made me start reading at 13, and as im re-reading the saga at 20, its no less amazing.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Anonymous User
- 2019-08-07
amazing
i found this book when i was 12 but i still find myself going back to it all the time. favourite series of all time :)
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-07-15
Great story, but only okay diction
I have always adored this series of books, but unfortunately this performance left me wanting. There were multiple instances where the pronunciation of some of the Greek terms and names were off. (Eg. ichor, Demeter, Dionysus, Elysium) These unfortunately stuck out like a sore thumb which broke the immersion of the story. I’m unsure if I will listen to the rest of the series.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-04-09
First audio book since I was a kid!
Loved the narration, long chapters at times but great creative writing led the imagination; listened with my 10yearr old son and he enjoyed it which was nice bonding time for us.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Julia
- 2010-02-28
Loved the story - but.....
I've always had a love of mythology so I was intrigued by the series after I saw the movie trailer. I loved the story - but I will purchase the paperback books and read them instead of downloading the next in the series because I could not abide the narrator. I'm usually fairly non-judgmental about the narrator if the story is good - and I totally get that he is suppose to be just a kid and "clueless" but I felt the narrator's inability to bring the characters to life did not do the story justice. My own mind can do a better job while I read the printed page and I won't be as annoyed as I got with this audiobook.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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- Ariel
- 2014-02-05
Great story, terrible narration.
Jesse Bernstein's voice has a condescending tone, like he is talking down to children, in every moment of the story. It makes him unbelievable as the main character, though he does a fine and consistent job as other character voices. It doesn't make the book unlistenable, but it certainly detracts from the enjoyment of a good tale.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Muffy S.
- 2005-07-24
Decent story - distracting narration.
The story itself was good - if predictable at several points. Not great literature, but a diverting read for a few summer afternoons. I enjoy young adult literatire, and while this doesn't compare to classics like Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials Trilogy, or recent greats like Cornelia Funke's Inkheart, the story was entertaining enough.
However, I had a hard time not being completely irritated by the narrator. Generally I give myself over to the story, but I found myself thinking over and over that I wished someone else - anyone else - were narrating instead. Everything he reads is delivered in an over-earnest voice, like a child actor trying too hard to be super cute and precocious. His female voices are grating. And the worst offense was that in an attempt to give the male characters different voices, one of them - who could have been an interesting, complex character, instead sounds just like Keanu Reeves in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure; like a dim-witted surfer with a script in front of him.
To be fair, the reader's delivery may appeal more to children than adults. I mean, there must be some reason kids like Barney but adults can't stand him, right? And if it is appealing enough to children that it encourages them to love literature, then I suppose that's what really matters.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Michelle
- 2010-01-27
Fun, even for adults.
I enjoyed this book because it was fun, light "reading." I even learned or remembered a few things from Greek mythology. My 9 year old lost interest quickly, so I recommend it for maybe 13-14 yr olds. I do think the narrator used some strange interpretations of voices. Some of the characters sounded absolutely the same, which left me wondering if they are the same person(but I won't find that out until later), or he has a limited number of voices period. I will definitely download the next book in the series. I think if you like the Harry Potter series, you will probably enjoy these.
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- Theodore
- 2013-06-02
Fun KIDS Book
The quintessential truth about this book is that this is a book for kids. That is no to say that as am adult you can't or won't enjoy it but the long and short is this book was designed for kids. The author takes some obvious liberties taking this into consideration and if I have to base my review solely on it being a kids book... This book was actually great... Pity though I am not a kid nor do I have any at this time.
I liked the concept of the book, the thought process that went into creating this mythical world intertwined with our current time was rather impressive to say the least. If turned into a more young-adult/adult genre book I would thoroughly have enjoyed it because I would think the characters would have a lot more depth and certain concepts about this world would have been thought out much better. From my personal vantage point the book would have probably gotten 2 or 3 stars but thinking of it as a kids book it would get 5 stars..... so a clear medium was found here in giving it 4 stars.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Sara
- 2005-08-17
The Lightning Theif
This book is a fabulous tale of a 12 year old boy Percy Jackson who is trying to discover who he is and how he fits into the world around him. He is not like other kids because he was fathered by one of the greek gods and a mortal mom. The book introduces the reader to several of the greek gods and goddesses which allows the reader to remember who they were and what they did. Once you start listening you just can't stop. My 9 year old couldnt put it down for 2 days. he would have never read the actual book because of the length but was mezmorized once he started listening. Believe me you won't be disappointed.
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- Jared
- 2006-12-08
good book, bad narrator
I liked the story, although it is a little sophomoric. The narrator almost ruined the book for me. I couldn't get past his bad acting and horrible sound effects. I'll get the next one if someone else reads it.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Martha
- 2005-09-27
Great Story!
This was a great story. I loved it! I can't wait for the next installment to come out. I can only wish that my brother could have heard this when he was 12 and suffering from the same problems as the main character. I hate to say though that I agree with the first reviewer. The narrator was a little bit distracting. I can only say that he sounded like a California surfer dude. The only time his voice really irritated me was when he was supposed to have a British accent he held it for about a minute then he switched to a southern accent. This still doesn't distract from how great this story is written and put together. Bravo!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Melinda Thatcher Lofland
- 2009-01-13
Great book, poor reading
This is a wonderful book but the narrator was poor. Not so bad that I wouldn't listen to it again but if you are not driving or listening as you work I would recommend reading it.
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- Ann W.
- 2017-12-07
Great first in series
Would you listen to The Lightning Thief again? Why?
I really love these stories. I've read them myself and have read this book with my students. A lot of people mention disliking the narrator. But, I felt the narrator did a good job in voicing the character of Percy Jackson. As it's a first-person narrator telling the story, it's important that the actual performing artist embrace the character of Percy Jackson. I felt the narrator did a great job interpreting the character of Percy into is performance.
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