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Old Story, New Voices

November 15, 2016 by Ale Leave a Comment

Faintingviolet already did a great review of this glorious audio book, but I’ll try to give it justice as well. While abridged, this amazing full cast rendition of “The Hobbit” was a thoroughly enjoyable listen, and I highly recommend it. It’s complete with a musical score, sound effects, and Bilbo breaking the fourth wall to talk directly to the audience as if he’s recounting his tale right out of his “there and back again” memoir. I thought it was a neat artistic touch that Bilbo […]

Filed Under: Fantasy Tagged With: BBC, fantasy, radio, the hobbit, tolkien

Ale's CBR8 Review No:25 · Genres: Fantasy · Tags: BBC, fantasy, radio, the hobbit, tolkien ·
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BBC Radio to the Rescue

November 6, 2016 by faintingviolet Leave a Comment

I have, in my life, attempted to read The Hobbit on three separate occasions. The fourth try was the charm because I gave in to the power of the BBC Radio Drama. As many of you know Ale is working on her thesis about the origins of fantasy, and she is my roommate. What you may not know, is that I retrieve all our library needs, since I’m there every week. My latest pick up for her was the audio version of The Hobbit, and […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks, Fantasy Tagged With: BB radio presents, faintingviolet, read harder challenge, the hobbit, tolkien

faintingviolet's CBR8 Review No:73 · Genres: Audiobooks, Fantasy · Tags: BB radio presents, faintingviolet, read harder challenge, the hobbit, tolkien ·
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