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Hounded
- The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1
- Narrated by: Christopher Ragland
- Series: Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1
- Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Classics
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Atticus O'Sullivan, last of the Druids, lives peacefully in Arizona, running an occult bookshop and shape-shifting in his spare time to hunt with his Irish wolfhound. His neighbors and customers think that this handsome, tattooed Irish dude is about twenty-one years old - when in actuality, he's twenty-one centuries old. Not to mention: He draws his power from the earth, possesses a sharp wit, and wields an even sharper magical sword known as Fragarach, the Answerer.
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- Philip
- 04-11-13
I love finding a great new series
I found this by accident, and I've fond a series which is involving, read brilliantly, makes me smile and makes me want to listen whenever I can - the ideas that Kevin Hearne has introduced extends what I thought most of the magic based books cover, but this one really does add new ideas
The book is read amazingly, adding a new narrator to my "must listen" list, he adds intensity to the characters, really giving each part of the story just the right amount of energy for the action in the story
If you enjoy well read books that have interesting storylines, then this is definietely a book for you to try, and if you're as impressed as I was, then you'll have found a new series to definiely continue listening to!
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- R. Fountain
- 08-01-15
It's like a mini Dresden in many ways.
If you're hoping for some fill before the next Dresden Files comes out, this will pass the time. It's the same kind of deal, but far less detailed, exciting and engaging than the real deal. Shop brand Cola versus Coke. But still a fun listen.
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- T. Norman
- 10-07-13
Comic fantasy in Pratchett's league!
Combine a 2000 year old Druid, coven of witches, a pack of werewolves, a vampire, and a semi-telepathic Irish wolfhound... Mix in a small American town, and toss in a few angry Irish gods.
This is obviously the recipe that Kevin Hearne followed writing this book, and it's bloody brilliant! (I use the word "Bloody" as an adjective in this case as there are a fair number of sword fights and other violent episodes in this book!)
The characters are believable (I believe that if I knew a 21 year old who happened to be a 2000 year old Druid, he'd act this way!) and the story keeps clipping along.
All in all, well worth a read, and well worth 5 stars!
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- declan
- 26-05-18
Poor Narrator
Gave up after 4 chapters as narrator was so irritating. I was very curious about this series but could not an Irish narrator who knew how to pronounce Irish words and names be found ? I accept that for those who know nothing of the Irish language may enjoy it but no, not me.
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- S. Chancellor-Maddison
- 08-07-13
A great start to the series
If you could sum up Hounded in three words, what would they be?
I bought the book through one of the special offers, and absolutely delighted that i did... it's a great book, easy to read with great characters! In fact, I couldn't wait to find a few moments to listen, even while cooking dinner! the characters are likeable, especially Oberon - Atticus's dog, the side kick of the story. I bought the next two within days of starting the first one :) THANKS!
Have you listened to any of Christopher Ragland’s other performances? How does this one compare?
this was my introduction to his performance - but would highly recommend him. His interpretation of Oberon was classic!
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Definitely - I just wish that I'd started it on a friday evening, so that I didn't have to worry about going to work!
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- s crosk
- 14-09-17
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I have given this book one star, absolutely nothing to do with the book as I was unable to listen to it because of the awful narration
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- Colette
- 21-06-13
Love these books
I've listened to the three books in this series available on Audible in very quick succession, enjoying every moment. The stories are fun, the characters compelling and interesting and the narrator brilliant. I came to them via The Dresden file books which are similar but a bit more serious. I loved the regular Star Trek references and agree totally with Atticus that Neil Gaiman in the man. Now I'm waiting impatiently for the rest of the books to be made available here.
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- Lilian Crossley
- 27-06-13
Oh no - another addictive series
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I love Atticus and his friends - escapist adventure story which captured my imagination immediately. This book finished all too quickly for me - so I had to buy the next two right away to see what would happen next.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I love Atticus and also The Widow Lady.
Have you listened to any of Christopher Ragland’s other performances? How does this one compare?
This was the first book I have heard narrated by Christopher Ragland - he captured the characters wonderfully and the different voices match very well - though I did have to stop my sewing machine whenever the vampire voice was on - great sibilant whispery effect, but impossible to hear over the machine - will have to buy good headphones to use for the next book. I would definitely look for books narrated by Christopher Ragland - he absolutely understands the author's expression.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Atticus - last of the Druids - man of mystery and magic - a hero with RED hair??
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- Ozzymandias
- 09-01-16
Brilliant start to a great series
The Good
I enjoyed Kevin Hearne's writing style, it was funny, clever, and entertaining. As an author, he is very knowledgeable on his subject matter and you realise that he has either done a mass of research or is already an enthusiast in Fae lore and various mythologies. With this in mind his writing style is effective in that it uses his knowledge to enrich his story weaving an interesting tapestry of characters and interactions. His love of literature also shines through which he peppers his story with and this also enriches the flavour of the tale and allows the listener to become immersed; his writing has the flavour of authenticity that is all too often missing from many such tales.
In the hands of a less skilled writer, the lead character Atticus would be overly aggressive, unlikeable, intellectually challenged, and "obvious" as too many heroes are. However Kevin Hearne is a great story teller and manages to create a many faceted character. The comedic nature of Kevin's writing also shines through, and he manages to give Atticus a robust sense of humour which only seems to add some realism since humour would probably be important for a person to live as long as he had and still be thriving.
The Bad
As with many (all?) fiction/fantasy stories there are some inconsistencies, but these were not so great as to jar me from the tale.
Atticus may have been given too many powers; if you make your character pretty much invincible its hard to really fear for his safety unless you ramp up the danger factor to incredible proportions but on balance the great danger factor does make things more interesting and is done in such an entertaining and dramatic way that I love it all the same.
This book is also not sexually explicit or lurid which is good, I have read too many fantasy books that triggered a gag reflex. However Atticus's taste in women is that of a teen describing pin-up models which I found a little bit facile and lacking in depth for a 2000 year old druid.
The Narrator
Christopher Ragland's reading was great. Not only clear but also giving brilliant performances for each character in keeping with the style and tone of the tale. I enjoyed his portrayal of Oberon. As a character Oberon provides much mirth and jocularity in the tale.
Summary
If you are looking for a substitute for the Dresden Files, this is not it. This book is light hearted, funny and very entertaining.
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- Sam
- 09-07-14
Good, but not great
Would you listen to Hounded again? Why?
To be honest I really struggled to get through the story, i dont know if i would do so again.
Did Christopher Ragland do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How?
No, the characters are all a little 'kiddy' and over the top. Rather than putting on serious voices for the other characters they feel a bit like Scooby Doo characters. Asides from that the narration is good, the main characters inner monologue sits nicely with the character.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
No, in fact often in jarred me out of listening to it.
Any additional comments?
The actual story line was great, the characters felt interesting and not too 1 dimensional; however the book is full of little back tracks through history that are completely inaccurate (I know this is a fantasy book, but when a character is supposed to have lived 2 millennia then you would like him to actually know what he is talking about during the past- if not you want an explanation of how this world differs from ours). It all just needs a bit more research OR an explanation to why history is wrong.
I was hoping for something to keep me busy while waiting for the next Dresden Files book, but I think I was setting my scopes to high.
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- Line
- 14-05-16
Start of a fantastic journey
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
There is not enough praise to give for this series. Beginning with this book you are inserted into Atticus life beeing turned upside down. from the first page you get sucked in and you wont regret it. In addition to the great stories in this book and the rest of the series you chuckle and laugh of Atticus and his dog Oberan wich he have learned to mindspeech with him. Oberan is a king of fun and mischeif his terories and thought about life and whats important just makes my day any day. Let there be sausage! You will soon know the understanding of the expression. And with doing so you will never regret it.
What other book might you compare Hounded to and why?
Comparing the books in this series is not nessisary. They all are linked into a huge story, a fun and thrilling exating rollercoaster you never want to get of.
What does Christopher Ragland bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Christopher Ragland is the best narrator of this series. Luke daniels do a good job later on but still it all comes down to the voice of Oberon. He just rocks it.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Cant sleep dont have time to eat. etc. yep!
Any additional comments?
What to say here. It is fun exiting,sometimes a bit sad, enjoyable, easy to listen to and in all Kevin Hearne's story you get fed by some amazing talent of decribing things, his knowlegde. man that man must use isane amount of research time to collect all the information you get in these books. Book 1 as this is is a start on a epic journey in vbery many ways. Fantastic!
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- Rico Yarde
- 28-03-14
Awesome
Would you consider the audio edition of Hounded to be better than the print version?
Haven't read the printed version but audio book is awesome
What other book might you compare Hounded to and why?
Eragon, they both have story lines that are similar and they are both fantastic
What does Christopher Ragland bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Read the book? after hearing the audio book i won't read i would listen to it. :)
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
the whole book, it was just action and suspense from the beginning.
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- Mike
- 25-05-13
Loved the dog, liked the druid, enjoyed the read
Christopher Ragland's reading of this book struck just the right balance between laid back, cool without trying, humorous druid and truly scary, I'll hack you to death with my bare hands and spit on your grave, this is why I've lives so long, druid.
He also does a great voice for Oberon, the Irish Wolfhound that he wisely chose not to give an Irish accent.
If you're looking for a light, humorous read, with enough plot to keep you turning the metaphorical pages, enough violence to keep you awake and enough new ideas to keep everything fresh, this is the book for you.
We have one Druid, a coven of witches, a pack of werewolves, a vampire lawyer (not sure which of those two words is scarier), a possessed barmaid, a "merry on whiskey" Irish widow several Fae, three Goddesses and one horseman of the apocolypse and this is just book one of the series.
Most importantly of all, we have a dog with a big heart and a dry sense of humor.
Give this book a try. You won't regret it.
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- Andy
- 01-04-18
Best new urban fantasy I’ve read for a while.
As I said in the title, I’ve been a fan of urban fantasy since my teens, but somehow Atticus escaped my notice. Now I’ve discovered him, I see that he’s a fantastic character, deserving to sit alongside Harry Dresden on my shelves.
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- Søren
- 24-09-14
Brilliant, absolutely worth the credits :)
Would you listen to Hounded again? Why?
I would and I do, think Im on my 4th or 5th listen thru the serie now and its still funny :)
What other book might you compare Hounded to and why?
The rest of the Irondruid serie obviously.. Its quite its own style imo.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, hard to pause it.
Any additional comments?
I'd recommend the whole Iron Druid Chronicles if you like this first book, they are great allthough I wasnt so pleased with part 3 "Hammered" - being Scandinavian and quite fond of Thor ;-)
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- David
- 20-08-13
Epic
What made the experience of listening to Hounded the most enjoyable?
This is a brilliant book especially as there is no monotheism, Oberon is the deepest and funniest character I have read in a long time.
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- Kelly Broomhall
- 23-06-19
Entertaining Enough
While entertaining and novel enough to get three stars, I feel like they could have hot someone with an Irish accent or passable impression for the main character, who is clearly meant to have one.
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- Kazuma
- 14-03-19
Gods Bellow
one of my favorite book serie's and the reson I joined Adible, so that I could listen to the full serie's.
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- Adrian
- 22-02-17
Urban Fantasy gone wrongish
What would have made Hounded better?
If the book was focues on more mature readers I think it would have been better for me at least.
What was most disappointing about Kevin Hearne’s story?
The main protagonist of the story is an old druid, realy old, yet he is writen like an obnoxious teenager, lashing out against anyone and everyone, with childish pranks, a prideful and downright bad attitude towards anyone not sworn into the secrets of the supernatural or not as special as himself, despite he himself in the story stating that he tries very hard to not get noticed or recognised for what he is. And he behaves as if no standard he requires of others is expected out of himself. He also has a destinctive lack of weeknesses, except that he falls for beautiful women(like no one does) and perhaps that he makes them interested in him for being so special, he is what every guy want to be and what every girl want to be with. While I can enjoy som guilty pleasure as well as the next guy it comes of as stale and even boring when the entire book is filled with it. It makes the book come of as a teenageres dream instead of an interesting story. This problem is by no means only apparent in the protagonist but most of the characters in the book. There are some exceptions and it makes you wish so much more that the rest of them were not so bland.
This was the biggest flaw of the book and it dragged it down for me, other things I would have liked to see changed is that some of the charactets motivation through the bok does not line up with their actions but this flaw is esier to swallow.
Would you listen to another book narrated by Christopher Ragland?
The performance of the audiobook was alright with two exceptions the dog sounds exactly like scooby doo and every woman sound like an old hag.
Any additional comments?
I realy love the setting and premise of this type of book urban lore mixed with modern society, a quick witted protagonist. It should be right up my alley for best book of the year but I struggled to get through it.
Maybe it is because the book fell short of what I wanted it to be or something else entirely.
To the good parts; as previously mentioned the setting chosen for this book is realy a marvel with a plethora of intresting characters to choose from. The way the book was written was also reealy good. It was easy to understand and to picture what was going on.
I would like to say that you can feel it is the authors first book and I have definitely read worse but the book make me question if I am the targeted audience, which when I read the premise I felt I should be as an avid fantasy and folk lore nerd. I hope the next book is better, if the problems presist in that one aswell I gor one will not give the third one a chance.
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- Erica and Lara
- 14-01-16
like it
good story with excellent pacing the dogs voice over got on my nervous at first but you get use to it after time it's the only negative that stands out to me