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    MICHAEL Chesapeake, VA, United States 03-20-12
    MICHAEL Chesapeake, VA, United States 03-20-12 Member Since 2011

    Maker/Breaker of all things 'Tech'

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    "Good Story, decent delivery; classic Pratchett"
    Would you listen to Reaper Man again? Why?

    With any and all Terry Pratchett books, multiple listens / reads are required to get the most out of them. So many jokes, so little time.


    What other book might you compare Reaper Man to and why?

    Reaper Man can best be compared to its Prequel,


    What do you think the narrator could have done better?

    I don't fault Nigel Planer, but it seems the recording equipment used for this book (and Mort) were built in the 1950s... His voice was so varied in clarity and volume, I'd swear he didn't have an audio technician. There was also a slight disrespect of the chapter boundaries and breaks... at points, the flow would be quite disjunctive as the scene changed but there wasn't even a pause in word stream.


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    Stephen Murphysboro, IL, United States 03-05-12
    Stephen Murphysboro, IL, United States 03-05-12 Member Since 2002
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    "Another Great Listen!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    Nigel Planer, once again, makes Terry Pratchett's satirical novel come alive. His vocal characterizations are superb. Highly Recommended.


    What other book might you compare Reaper Man to and why?

    Any other Terry Pratchett novel.


    What does Nigel Planer bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

    See comments above. He is a great reader...


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

    Laughs bubble-up at unexpected moments even after multiple listenings.


    Any additional comments?

    Awaiting the next offering from Terry Pratchett and Nigel Planer with anticipation.

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    J. HOPPER Duluth, GA USA 12-12-11
    J. HOPPER Duluth, GA USA 12-12-11 Member Since 2002
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    "One of my very favorite Pratchett stories"

    I come back again and again to listen to this book. I really enjoy Pratchett's depiction of Death as a character. I love the storyline where Death, as Bill Door, meets and works with Miss Flitworth.

    There is a silly plotline with wizards, and another with Windell Poons, who keeps trying to be dead, but failing. All good fun. :)

    One of my absolute favorites of the Discworld books.

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    S. Laird Eagle River, Alaska 03-16-11
    S. Laird Eagle River, Alaska 03-16-11 Member Since 2006
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    "another wonderful story"

    I never thought I'd have reason to say I love Death, but Pratchett's imagined characterization makes me so empathetic with DEATH. I think Nigel Planer's voice is spot-on for this character. And truly, since no one really knows about the afterlife, whether there is one or not, the idea that there might be and that Death is only the non-judgemental doorkeeper, presents a moral lesson, in that what one does in the mortal life just might effect what comes in the immortal one. This is a great story.

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    Rebecca Corvallis, OR, United States 09-04-10
    Rebecca Corvallis, OR, United States 09-04-10 Member Since 2008
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    "Love Pratchett"

    Reaper Man is really very good. Our family are huge Pratchett fans and love the work that is produced. Listen to the Narration to make sure that you will enjoy it, it makes a difference. The book is worth listening to.

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    Monica Kansas City, MO, USA 08-01-07
    Monica Kansas City, MO, USA 08-01-07 Member Since 2006
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    "Good start, but..."

    This book started out strong and funny, but lost it's way toward the middle and it was dead (pun intended) at the end. I didn't even finish it.

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