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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1
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"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."
Harry Potter has never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters start dropping on the doormat at number four, Privet Drive. Addressed in green ink on yellowish parchment with a purple seal, they are swiftly confiscated by his grisly aunt and uncle. Then, on Harry's eleventh birthday, a great beetle-eyed giant of a man called Rubeus Hagrid bursts in with some astonishing news: Harry Potter is a wizard, and he has a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. An incredible adventure is about to begin!
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"A marriage made in heaven, Stephen Fry reading Harry Potter." (The Times)
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- Simon
- 20-11-15
Perfectly Fryed Potter
If ever a series didn't need introducing it has to be J.K. Rowling's stunning Harry Potter! As soon as I saw this was available the only question on my mind was whether or not the narrator would do it justice. This is a big pair of reading glasses to fill!
Well, they only went and got Stephen Fry! He is superb! His voice fits Rowling's work to a tee and the story unfolds through his quintessential English being delivered with huge aplomb. Of course we do all know that this series grew in stature and maturity with its audience. There are tougher, longer books ahead of this one that have more of a cutting edge to them. So can he keep it up? Well based on this first volume there is little doubt in my mind that he will!
Potter fans can rest assured that this audiobook does Rowling's work full justice!
See you in Hogwarts!
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- joanne
- 17-12-15
love it
I will always love harry potter, no matter how old I am. Stephen Fry was lovely to listen to and I felt like he really put his love into performing this.
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- tootelm
- 24-11-15
Thank goodness
Iv been waiting for ages for Harry potter to become available. I love the way Steven Fry reads it x
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- Cyberspark13
- 25-11-15
Fry gives magical performance.
Mr Fry does a superb reading of this enjoyable book. Really brought the books back to life for me.
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- Mikey
- 17-01-16
Great job by narrator
Any additional comments?
What a fantastic rendition to arguably one of the greatest fictional series of all time. Stephen Fry does a marvellous job; with fantastic switching between characters and dialogue to some pretty impressive impersonations. Narrating the Harry Potter series is no mean feat, something even Fry should be proud of achieving in his career.
I won't waste your time telling you this is an enchanted tale about a young wizard who goes to Hogwarts school to learn magic. All I will say is this: Stephen Fry and audible have done Rowling proud with a superb telling of a superb story. I'm off to listen to Chamber of Secrets now. Enjoy!
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- Andrew
- 21-11-15
A must buy
A famous book that is a must listen to. Great start to the 7 book series. Super voices
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- Ruth
- 20-11-15
yay
Finally the reason why wanted audible is now here. This is great. Can't wait to get stuck in
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- GailCleaver
- 20-11-15
Finally!
The wonderful narration of these books by Stephen Fry, the reason why I have this app! At long last.
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- Al
- 09-08-17
Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone
This (audio) book is amazing 📚 I love the narration and all the expressions by Steven Fry.
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- Susan
- 21-11-15
Been waiting to be able to hear this on my ipod
The first of the Harry Potter series read by Stephen Fry - who else could tell these stories with such clarity and poise. I now have these recordings on cassette, cd and now for mp3/ipod. The more the listen the more you find in the characters and story telling - thank you JK for Harry.
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- Marek
- 25-12-15
Magical!
I've never got to the Harry Potter books. I love the movies and the games, however I have never actually read the books. Therefore, I decided, that my first audiobook from Audible will be Phillosopher's Stone. It was captivating from start to finish, making my eyes literally water with some kind of nostalgia at some places. I don't think anyone else would have narrated it better than Stephen Fry. His amazing voice brings every character to life and creates an exquisite atmosphere throughout the whole story. Now I can't wait to buy the rest of the HP audiobooks!
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- Gvido
- 03-02-16
At last!!!
I was waiting for this for some time – and it was worth the waiting time!!! Wow!!! Stephen Fry lifts J.K.Rowlings fantastic Harry Potter to another dimension!!! Wow again!
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- graham Rowan
- 22-03-16
The Harry Potter Series
Would you listen to Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 again? Why?
I would listen to this book again in fact I would listen to any of the Potter books again because I can always learn something different every time I read them.
What other book might you compare Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Book 1 to and why?
Harry Potter has ideas expressed in other books but this is something different. I can relate to this world in many ways an orphan not loved by his guardians not told anything about where he comes from hears it from a completed e stranger goes to a magical school discovers his enemy is not actually d
Which scene was your favorite?
My favorite scene is when Hagrid gives Dudly a pig tail it is just so funny.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The moment which moves me is when Dumbledore says this. To the well organized mind, death is just another adventure.
Any additional comments?
Don't try to compare Stephen Fry's readings with Jim Dale there are 2 different styles both of which blend themselves with the uniqueness of this series.
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- Julian
- 21-12-16
great fan<br />
i love this book. great story greatly told. i am looking forward to hear the other books as well
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- Norine
- 18-12-16
Whimsical & Enchanting
As I was listening to Stephen Fry's narration, I was also reading the book. Mr. Fry helped the story leap of the pages and brought all the characters to live. He turned a pleasant experience into a a truly marvelous one.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-12-16
The first bool of my favourite series!
Loved the way it was narrated, made me feel like I was in the the world of Harry Potter.
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- Cliente de Amazon
- 16-10-16
Amazed
I have never read the book, now questions of time and then interest. My young self thought that the movies were enough but when I grew up I realize that I was missing something.
Thank you for showing me what I was missing in the stories that I loved as movies.
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- Juanchi
- 19-08-16
Awesome
There has never been someone more appropiate to perform the reading than Strphen Fry. A wonderful story + such a great performer = an excelent experience. I'm so getting the other audibles by him (Even though I've already read the books tons of times and watched the movies on several ocations)
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- Dresas
- 08-03-16
Magic
It took me a long time to start to read Harry Potter. I have no regrets.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-02-19
Loved it the story and performance was great
Stephen frys performance was great really made the world feel alive with all the different voices