Feels cramped and quick
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 barely introduced events, rituals, set pieces and other exposition which happen with very little context. Nice sound though!
tsujim via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 03/08/23
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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
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
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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