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gattolinos_nerdy_nook's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This is a reread and whilst reading this book I did enjoy it. but I don't find myself thinking about it at all outside of when I put it on to listen. Due to this it feels like a 3.75 star read through during the times I was actively listening it would go up to 4 stars. Still an enjoyable series but not one that is memorable for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Death of parent
angelofthetardis's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
As suspected, part 2 of this graphic audio gets down to business and elevates the main action of this story to new heights. There's a lot to be said for using this medium to aid your imagination; you're still reliant upon your own mind to visualise the characters, settings etc. (rather than actors, directors, set designers etc doing the work for you), but at the same time the audio effects help bring it to life and solidify what may otherwise be quite fuzzy thoughts. In this instance, it's particularly helpful when we head Under the Mountain - the sounds add an extra layer of tension/jeopardy to proceedings. Likewise, they add a little bit of extra heat to the spicy scenes!
And yet, it's incredibly easy to listen to and doesn't take a lit of brain power - if you do just want to sit back and let the story wash over you, this is still a great option because the images should almost come to you unbidden. It's a great story, with fabulous worldbuilding, strong characters and beautiful descriptions (for the most part... we'll leave aside the repeated instances of watery bowels), which really lends itself to sparking your imagination.
Yes, I'm still disappointed that Rhysand isn't being played by a Brit, but now we have a little more to go on I'm actually quite taken with this version of him! He's not quite got the drawl I imagine Rhys to have, but so far his interpretation of the character is very good. And Amarantha is spot on!
The only quibble I had with this one was that the levels of speech to background effects were a bit off in a couple of places; there were some instances where the music was almost too loud for you to hear the dialogue. Only a minor foible, but just something that made me fall out of my restful state while enjoying this.
Very much looking forward to the ACOMAF graphic audio now! Although I really won't be cueing thar one up until tomorrow.
And yet, it's incredibly easy to listen to and doesn't take a lit of brain power - if you do just want to sit back and let the story wash over you, this is still a great option because the images should almost come to you unbidden. It's a great story, with fabulous worldbuilding, strong characters and beautiful descriptions (for the most part... we'll leave aside the repeated instances of watery bowels), which really lends itself to sparking your imagination.
Yes, I'm still disappointed that Rhysand isn't being played by a Brit, but now we have a little more to go on I'm actually quite taken with this version of him! He's not quite got the drawl I imagine Rhys to have, but so far his interpretation of the character is very good. And Amarantha is spot on!
The only quibble I had with this one was that the levels of speech to background effects were a bit off in a couple of places; there were some instances where the music was almost too loud for you to hear the dialogue. Only a minor foible, but just something that made me fall out of my restful state while enjoying this.
Very much looking forward to the ACOMAF graphic audio now! Although I really won't be cueing thar one up until tomorrow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture, Gore, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Murder, and Sexual content
Minor: Alcohol, Death of parent, Animal death, and Excrement
madzilla_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Blood, Death, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death and Kidnapping
Minor: Domestic abuse, Vomit, and Classism
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