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The Last Dragonslayer
- Narrated by: Jane Collingwood
- Series: The Last Dragonslayer Chronicles, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, Literature & Fiction
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- Kevin
- 24-12-12
Clever and Good
I'm a Jasper Fforde fan (so slightly biased) but a fantastic book. Although written with young teenagers in mind, I'm in my thirty's and loved it. Clever storyline and nice friendly reading by Collingwood.
4 people found this helpful
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- kazza
- 20-09-11
a light hearted read
I've read a couple of the Thursday Next books and enjoyed them, but this was more light hearted and would recommend it.
3 people found this helpful
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- Ivan
- 26-05-20
loved it.
loved it. So much better than the TV version. Though that was a reasonable attempt.
1 person found this helpful
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- John
- 13-05-20
Magic
Chosen because I saw the film on tv, I hoped it would be as good but I found it to be fascinatingly different and written so delightfully, that I would compare it to Douglas Adams, or Terry pratchet. Brilliant, now to look for more by the same author. Thanks
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- MISS J A CALVO
- 19-09-19
Couldn't listen
i can't comment on the story, I usually like Jasper pfforde but the voise of the reader was so grating as the book wore on I couldn't bare it. Too high pitched and she hardly modulated her speech at all!! Shame it seemed like it could've been another fun story from him
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-07-18
not up to his usual standard - boring
Memorable point was when I decided that life is too short to waste.
boring boring boring
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- Amazon Customer
- 20-11-15
Another fantastic world by Fforde
Fforde is a master at creating believable and interesting fantasy worlds, which are based on our own reality but with significant differences. The worlds are well thought through and contain all the complex relationships, politics, geographical locations, and tedious paperwork of our world, but with magic, dragons and alternative histories which give a rich background. Unlike with some fantasy books, where the background story overloads you information, Fforde writes in an intelligent and humorous way which conveys just the right amount of information for the story and leaves your mind to fill in any details. The characters are likeable, and as with Fforde’s other works, it’s refreshing to read the adventures of capable female leads with real emotions.
This audiobook is very enjoyable and I am excited to listen to more in this series.
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- John
- 06-06-21
Drivel
This is possibly one of the worst books I have ever had the displeasure of reading. The characters of the book were at best disappointing. Despite my ill feelings for the boom I did like some of the subtle jokes that were made.
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- Alphabrett
- 16-05-18
Not the best Jasper Fforde book
Slow to start but by the end started to feel some investment in characters and story.
Having come from the Thursday Next series and Nursery Crime books this felt a bit flat if I'm being honest.
Nothing wrong with it exactly and some good moments, but lacked some of the shine I have come to expect from Fforde.
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-03-17
Very enjoyable
What made the experience of listening to The Last Dragonslayer the most enjoyable?
An interesting and imaginative story very well read
What other book might you compare The Last Dragonslayer to, and why?
It reminded me of Terry Pratchett being something of a parallel universe.
What about Jane Collingwood’s performance did you like?
Clear and concise and very well paced keeping the listeners interest without having to concentrate too hard.
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- Captain Skurvy
- 03-01-12
Good Light hearted fun in the vein of Pratchett
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes most definitely!Forget the Young Adult Fantasy handle this book is hidden under. It's a book for anyone who wants a good read (listen) that never takes it's self too seriously and has more twists and turns than a Möbius strip, with some weighty moral concepts to keep you involved in Jasper Fforde alternate world.I found this book quite by accident but now can't wait for the next book in this series.A well defined alternate contemporary (sort of) Fantasy world
What other book might you compare The Last Dragonslayer to and why?
If you're a fan of Terry Pratchett you will likely enjoy this book.
What does Jane Collingwood bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Her characters are well defined and her English accented characters bring this story to life. This book is perfect for her voice.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes.
Any additional comments?
Forget the Young Adult Fantasy handle of this book, don't let it turn you off as it nearly did for me.
4 people found this helpful
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- Katherine
- 25-04-12
Good kids' story
Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
My 10 year old grandson has listened to this at least 3 times and chortles with laughter all the way through it. I found it rather hard going.
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- Heike
- 05-03-12
relaxing entertainment, beautifully read
What did you love best about The Last Dragonslayer?
The quirky charakters. collingwoods interpretation fits the storry very good.
What did you like best about this story?
The setting: it's a modern ferrytale land.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
no. it is light entertainment.