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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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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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A lot of names to keep track of, but a good listen. Will recommend it.

Many names, but good

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I have the hardback books but due to sight problems I decided to try the audio books and I'm glad I did! They are great and I could listen to the narrator all day! A must for fans of the books

love this series of books

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I love the books of this series, so was slightly disappointed to find the audio a little samey. The narrator has a good voice, but I found it hard to tell the difference between the characters. This wasn't helped by the author seeming to reuse several names an awful lot.

Having said that, it's a rip-roaring high fantasy adventure, and not at all run of the mill. You get magic and Knights in shining armour, but only from a distance as Paks, former shepherd, runs away to join a mercenary company.

The author's own military background gives the story depth and detail, the misery of campaign as well as the solidity of bonds formed is brought across strongly. It's interesting to consider the hardships faced by a mercenary company operating under essentially medieval conditions.

The heroine is occasionally a bit TOO perfect, and remains resolutely stubborn and naive right through to the end, but it is a solidly entertaining story nonetheless.

Not as good as reading the book

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I have read and re read this book more then 30 times and love it

Great book

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Grate book and the narration was good I'm looking forward to the next book

Grate book

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