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Sheepfarmer's Daughter

The Deed of Paksenarrion, Book 1

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Sheepfarmer's Daughter

By: Elizabeth Moon
Narrated by: Jennifer Van Dyck
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Summary

Refusing to marry a pig farmer and joining the army, even if it means never seeing her family again, Paksenarrion begins an adventure that enables her to restore an overthrown ruler.

©1988 Elizabeth Moon (P)2010 Audible, Inc. Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction
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great story with an awful narrator, the narrator injected a number of awful accents thus spoiling the enjoyment.

great story with an awful narrator

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I've lost count of how many times I've read the Paksenarrion series, and I was delighted to find it available on Audible. The writing style is perhaps a little old-fashioned now, but as a war story set in a fantasy world, I found it compelling. The fantasy elements are introduced gradually and realistically. The exploration of religion - both personal and corporate - is fascinating (especially in the following books). The author's experience of warfare shows. Some people may find it a little tedious, but I really liked reading about the minutiae of military life, combined as it was with my favourite genre.. The narrator takes a little getting used to, but on the whole I enjoyed the performance.

Timeless story

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The narrator would be more suited to the likes of Little Women than this. She is far to prim for narrating Paks' character

Narrator not suited to the book

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I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to the next installment of this series.

Good,

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What did you like most about Sheepfarmer's Daughter?

I read these books several years ago and I'm new to audio books (something I well nd truly regret). The story seems fairly simple but the detail fleshes it out. I actually find that I am enjoying it more listening to it.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Paks is obviously the stand out character but my heart belongs to Sergeant Stammel.

What does Jennifer Van Dyck bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narrator brings Paks to life exactly as I envision her and add to the immersive experience

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

She was only a sheep farmer's daughter...

Excellent

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