Excellent

A very good book and keeps you wondering what will happen next.
I love how their is two narrators for the siblings
I'm 13 and my sisters 9 and we both enjoyed this book and are great fans of rick riordan's books

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Interesting and enlightened

This story gives us an insight to the Egyptian way of life, plus the way they lived and what they believed in. Good story.

4 people found this helpful

A new twist on egyptian mythology

Would you consider the audio edition of The Red Pyramid: The Kane Chronicles, Book 1 to be better than the print version?

It is better as an audio book rather than text to speech which is sometimes very difficult to follow.

What other book might you compare The Red Pyramid: The Kane Chronicles, Book 1 to, and why?

Aretimis Fowl by Eoin Colfer because the borders of fantasy and reality cross

Which character – as performed by Jane Collingwood and Joseph May – was your favourite?

Sadie because she gave more background description and it padded out the story

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh, particularly the description of some of the Gods when faced with the modern world

Any additional comments?

You have to read them all because they are great. I hope there will be more in the series.

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Great book

Awesome book great get it good for boys and girls
Best book I've ever heard we've all enjoyed it in my family

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Having a guy and a lass reading amazing!

I have had this book less than 2 weeks and have listened to is twice! Having it being read by 2 different voices makes it so easy to listen to. I loved the story even though I have never really followed Egyptian history/legends. Can't wait to get the second book. Enjoy this book I really did!!

1 person found this helpful

An excellent book which appeals to both sexes

Would you consider the audio edition of The Red Pyramid: The Kane Chronicles, Book 1 to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Red Pyramid: The Kane Chronicles, Book 1?

There were so many - I can't recall the most memorable. It is jam-packed with exciting moments.

What does Jane Collingwood and Joseph May bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

The narrators are excellent - Jane bringing to life Sadie's character and wit and the same for Joseph May.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The relationship between brother and sister is very well portrayed, from initial irritation to a growing love and respect.

Any additional comments?

My family (3 kids aged 11,9 and 7 - boys and girls) listened to this twice through. It's actually better the second time because there is so much information you miss lots the first time through. Listeners learn a lot about Egyptian mythology and Gods, but again you need 2 listenings to get the real knowledge and understanding. Oh - did I say it's very funny in places - Sadie's sarcasm in particular. We all really enjoyed it.

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Cool!

Good narrator, American boy, English girl. I really liked it, even though it is magicians, not demigods. I hope you enjoy it!

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fanbloodytastic

I remember reading this a few months after it came out and it's still fanbloodytastic as my first ever riodanverse book I read I loved it so hearing it with voices that match karter and sadie perfectly is excellent. I hope others can listen and enjoy

Kids loved it

The kids loved it, but 13 hours of the narrators' voices was a bit grating.

Gripping!

My son(aged 10)and I was enthralled by this book from start to finish. We loved the Percy Jackson series and thought we'd try this series. I can say we were not disappointed. The detail of Egyptology, the adventures, the humour all combined in sheer fictional delight. I loved the way it was told by two characters as well. We invested a lot into all the characters and felt that we were on the journey with them. I would definitely recommend this to 9 years and up. We can't wait for the next book.