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EMPEROR: The Field of Swords, Book 3 (Unabridged)

By: Conn Iggulden
Narrated by: Paul Blake
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 Julius Caesar has taken his legions north into mighty battles with the Gallic tribes. But as his successes mount, overwhelming ambition and new alliances begin to threaten his friendship with Marcus Brutus, brother-in-arms and fellow warrior. Although the conquest of Gaul has made Caesar a hero all over again, his victories on the battlefield cause still more rivalries at home. And ultimately Caesar and Brutus will have to choose whether to cross the Rubicon - together or singly - and to take the fight to Rome itself.©2005 Conn Iggulden (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Historical Mystery Suspense Fiction

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There really is nothing wrong with Paul Blake, but why OH WHY can a new narrator in an ongoing series not listen to at least a small extract of the previous books, and attempt to emulate the pronunciation of names?

Who is Octawiun? (previously the more common Ocvavian)
Who is Serwillia? (previously the more common Sevillia)
Who is Carbora? (previously pronounced Caberra)

I have no idea if Iggulden uses something other than the standard Anglicisations of these common Roman names (the first two at least), but either way, consistency is important in a series of audiobooks.

Annoying change of narrator.

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Gives real character to Julius and Brutus. A superb read, well narrated. Having listened to the first and second parts - now ready to start on the third.

A SUPERB TRILOGY

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Echoing others, the changed pronunciation of names made it impossible for me to finish. I'll be getting the eBooks instead to finish the series.

Sadly spoiled by narration

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What kind of fool changes narrator halfway through a series? Even pronouncing the names differently. Great story, massively let down by poor narration.

Why change narrator?

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This was as good as the first book and I do think that people should give Paul Blake more credit.
I look forward to book 4 well done Conn and Paul Blake . 👍

Emperor book 3

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I have read all emperor book when they were first published and adored them. And wanted to experience them again so went for audio books. The first two were outstanding but the 3rd with the change in narrator is almost unbearable.
Simple things such as the changing of the pronunciation of names is so distracting and awful I can honestly say it angers me. To such a point that I find myself clenching my jaw or shouting expletives in the car (I like to listen on the commute to and from work) I am finding it very difficult to enjoy the book.
I understand the difference in the pronunciation of some words to the previous narrator due to individual dialects and patterns of speech but surely he could have kept the names the same!
The author I couldn't praise more, I love all his work and I WILL get through the next 2 books (book 5 is different narrator again) but the narration brings my review right down.

Narration is dreadful.

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Too many liberties have been taken, for example, with the facts relating to Julius and Brutus' relationship in this series, for it to be anything other than irritating for those with any interest in history. However, the story is well-written, if the audience can set aside any interest in historical accuracy and regard it as fiction with some 'real' characters interwoven. The narrator of this book, (unlike the narrator of the previous two - Glennister), is very poor. His voice is grating and he often delivers mis-timed pauses, which are both jarring and affect the listener's understanding at times.

Think of it as fiction & ignore the poor narration

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I love Conn Igguldens book and have read this particular series many times but the narrating on this one was awful!

Great story awful narrating

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written by someone who did the research. performance is good and the story comes to life even while stuck in traffic

historical fiction at its finest

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Book 3 is a bit Mills and Boon in parts.

It was annoying that it is a different narrator to the first two books. Not a comment on the quality of the narration but subtle changes in how names etc are pronounced does jar a little.

I will definitely listen to the next installment.

A slight dip compared to the first two books

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