Reviews by Richard

Name: Richard (Aldershot, Hampshire, United Kingdom)
Reviews Written: 2
Titles Rated: 6

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  • The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Volume 1
    By J.R.R. Tolkien
    Narrated By Rob Inglis
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    In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.
    UNABRIDGED 10 hrs and 26 mins
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Volume 1 | [J.R.R. Tolkien]
    The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, Volume 1
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    "Disappointingly poor narration"
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    Rob Inglis sounds very like J R R Tolkien. Sadly, there his appropriateness as narrator ends. A poor narrator, with extraordinarily peculiar pronunciation [should I say, mispronunciation], combined with inconsistent characterization and odd breaks in his reading of sentences. Disappointing, to say the least.

    0 of 9 people found this review helpful
  • The Samurai
    By Shusaku Endo
    Narrated By David Holt
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    In the 17th century, the first Japanese ever to set foot in Europe travel to Rome on a diplomatic mission. All are baptised, but upon returning to Japan they discover that the Shoguns no longer wish to forge links with the West, nor will they tolerate the Christian religion. The Samurai who have until now reviled their adoptive religion, begin to find it may be all that is left for them. The events in this story actually took place.
    UNABRIDGED 12 hrs and 19 mins
    The Samurai | [Shusaku Endo]
    The Samurai
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    "beautifully crafted"
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    A beautifully crafted book and audio novel. Expertly read by David Holt. Also of merit are the Preface and Epilogue, which explain the translation and context, as well as the underlying historical facts which (in part) inspired the story.

    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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