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Nightlord, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Sean Runnette
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By:
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Garon Whited
About this listen
"Why do I have to have moral issues with killing someone? I feel like such a hypocrite! It's worse than a vegetarian touting organically grown steaks." (Eric, physics teacher, involuntary vampire, and part-time demon slayer)
Eric didn't ask to be a vampire. In fact he didn't even believe in them. Biting your own tongue with your fangs does a lot of convincing. Even so, being a part-time undead isn't as easy as you might think. It can let you hold down a day job, true, but sometimes the night "life" can be more than a little difficult, what with those bloodthirsty urges and predatory instincts kicking in. Luckily for Eric he can rely on his trusty steed and her unwavering support, his flaming sword and its sarcastic wit, and his own snarky sense of humor.
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I won't tell you anymore of the plot, but it's a tiny part of it and his adventures where he ends up involves magic, swords, monsters, religious orders and a world that utterly hates vampires for good reason. So you follow his desperate attempt to survive, make allies, learn magic, learn his own heritage and much, much more.
The only down side for me is the narrator. Podium books use Sean a lot and I have no idea why. He is average at best. He reads the narrative perfectly finely, with good pacing and rhythm. The problem is he is utterly lousy at character voicing. By lousy I mean he doesn't do any. I can only assume people that gave him 5 stars have never heard a top quality narrator or just give out five stars to everything. And don't get me started on how badly he butchered the English accent. It was so badly I didn't recognize it as English at all, and at one point was more bad Scottish. So again, I have no idea why they use him so much, or why he is rated as a top narrator. Not in my book, and I've listened to about 500 audiobooks.
Fun opening to a good series, with only one issue
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Would you listen to Nightlord again? Why?
Yes, given the length I'm sure there will be some points I missed first time around! It took me a while to get into the story, but I am so pleased I stayed with it. There were times the story took off in unexpected directions and the pace wasn't even - but that's fine by me. Even with the length, don't expect the story to tie up all the story lines there are a lot left hanging.Who was your favorite character and why?
The story is all from one view point (Eric), so if you don't like that character don't bother with the book.What does Sean Runnette bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
His pace of reading is quite laconic - I'm not sure I would have read the voice quite the same way, it added some characterisation I appreciated.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Several - but that would be telling!Any additional comments?
This is a really long narrative - I listen while I run (so for half marathon training this is perfect!). I loved the world described and will likely listen to the whole thing again pretty soon, if I can't find a sequal!Vampires with a heart
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Surprises
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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, the story moves rapidly and never is predictable.What was one of the most memorable moments of Nightlord?
The revelation that the hero is no longer human, but something much more.Which scene did you most enjoy?
The jump between, 'worlds'.Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Nope. Only because I was moved on several occasions by the choices the 'Nightlord' makes in a world where the rules are very different.Any additional comments?
This book moves at a pace, the plot is interesting and the 'surprises' are plausible within the context of the story.A good ongoing read, surprisingly upbeat.
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