Reviews
“I very much enjoyed this series as a child. I hope they do the rest of the books. I watch the movie that was made from this first book several years ago. It did not do well because it did not follow the spirit this book.But this reading of it was enchanting. I had a lot of trouble not listening...”Read full review »
DPCRN via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
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“If you want a good adaptation, go to audiodrama, which sticks close to the words, leans into the music implied by the book, and simplifies only to clarify. Changes are well-judged, few, and added with a light touch, (I liked the coda), Will is excellent, and I do believe that's Dame Harriet...”Read full review »
Sepdet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/18/24
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“I loved these books as a child and loved reading them aloud to my own kids. This is a marvelous adaptation ! Please do the rest of the books!”
MaudMcI via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/09/24
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“Read the series in 1981 when I was 11, like Will, and it affected me profoundly. Love it still, and ‘tis the season! 🥰🎄”
paxcarta via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/23/23
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“This was one of my favorite childhood books. Loved listening to this dramatization. 💜”
AngelRN3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/23
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“This could have been twice as long. As cut as it is, there is a very little character depth and continuity, meaning key scenes feel rushed and shallow. The production value is great, but way too short of an adaptation.”
CamaroGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/23
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“I love it soooo much! This has such emmersive sounds!”
Xuuiuu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/23
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“Never read it and I shouldn’t have had to in order to enjoy it. Lots of stories are read for podcasts and turn out great. This one is not good. Lacking depth and detail and way too rushed. I care so so little about this kid and I can’t keep track of each character. Maybe if I had read it, I’d...”Read full review »
rafflmao via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
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“This is one of the best books I’ve ever listened to”
leilairishdance via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/22/23
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“A great audio dramatization of a great book! So glad they made this!”
Trilolight via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/23
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“I haven’t read the source material but this audio adaption, despite great production, sound and overall ‘packaging’ is very much lacking in any kind of real story or characterisation. The main character goes from zero to hero in a matter of minutes as we’re quickly pulled through a series of...”Read full review »
tsujim via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/23
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“A wonderful story to accompany me through a day’s gardening.”
AftonSG via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/25/23
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“I loved the drama and time travel and overall it was really good 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”
⚡️Chaos Theory ⚡️ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/23
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“Brings back memories of reading this as a child. Wonderful adaptation with great soundscapes and music.”
AB2024 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/23
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“What a wonderful series - the absolute highlight of this dark midwinter period!”
Chthalamus via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/19/23
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“Great storyline and the way the voice actors make it sound like a movie. Satisfying to listen to and actually gave me chills!”
Cunningruth via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
01/19/23
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“We had not read the book but enjoy listening to it! It was a lovely to spend time with my daughter and listen to the rendition! Thank you”
runningmamasaal via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
01/11/23
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“I loved this book as a child and have given copies of it to many friends over the years. I am really enjoying this evocative adaptation that bristles with menace.”
Drlodown via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/04/23
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“The audio experience, acting, and production were top notch. But the story was unoriginal and felt way too abbreviated. I have not read the original to compare, but I’m not recommending this to others. Would love to see the approach used with better material.”
Duglius via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/23
“I’ve loved this book for a long time and have read it many times. This is an incredible adaptation, and you really feel like you are there with Will. It’s very immersive, and I actually jumped thinking there was someone behind me talking at one point. The production truly captures the eerie...”Read full review »
gregabee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/04/23
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“This radio play adaptation of ‘The Dark Is Rising’ is amazing. The story is lovingly adapted and the wondrous soundscape makes you feel immersed in the action. A brilliant audio epic.”
dmcgilvray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/23
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“Breath taking wonderful!!!!”
oldladyterry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/22
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“I really enjoyed this adaptation & would be so happy if any (all?!) of the other books in the series were similarly produced”
UisceBeatha❤️ via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/31/22
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“I vaguely remember reading this book as a child, and I enjoyed the series. Good music.”
Just another music nerd via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
12/31/22
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“The production of this classic book of fantasy is well done. However, I had forgotten how very poorly written this book was. As someone who was a child in the 1970s, I remembered it as something more Zen what it is. The Dark is so easily defeated, and the 11 year-old so quickly triumphant the n...”Read full review »
Burned By Adobe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/22
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“A beautifully crafted adaptation of this classic tale. A Midwinter treat.”
Huxylady via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/30/22
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“I am so enjoying every episode. The narrator and actors are perfect. It feels just like the book did when I read it as a teenager. The music and sound scape are so evocative of this stellar time in fiction. The Owl Service next please❤️”
harakekewahine via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/28/22
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“Brilliantly adapted version, evocative and skilfully retold by the cast and soundtrack engineers
I would go with the headphones recommendation to get the most from the story
A fitting tribute to a classic story that’s never until now had the treatment that it deserved”
Missbeckaemily via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/22
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“Well, despite the special use of sound I have found this too disjointed to listen to and enjoy. There have been better versions in the past so I was disappointed here. It is a great story though.”
Paul E Hudson via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/27/22
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“At last - an adaptation done with the love and care the story deserves.”
Cbisbored via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/26/22
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“Beautifully crafted and presented. I was drawn in from the start and love the storytelling and the characterisation. We need more of this sort of thing.”
Suggia6 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/25/22
“Susan Cooper’s stunning stories have defied the narrow capabilities of modern entertainment media until now. Artfully produced, this remarkable series respects the powerful original storyline, weaving the mundane and the otherworldly into a listening experience that transports the mind and...”Read full review »
Vulpe72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/24/22
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“I am as spellbound by this adaptation as I was when I read the original book as a child!”
fabgthewonderdog via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/24/22
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“I would recommend it”
...............c.............p via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/23/22
“One the greatest YA books ever is brought to life with great nuance and beauty. I can’t recommend this enough.”
Nevin6235 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/23/22
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“Wow what a great adaptation, really captures the brooding atmosphere of the book. Looking forward to more episodes!”
Murrow Mangaroon via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/20/22
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“Can’t wait for the show to start, interesting preview about what is to come”
Clairep22 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/01/22
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