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    T. Fruge 10-29-13
    T. Fruge 10-29-13
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    "Great Fantasy Epic!"
    Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

    These books have all the favorites elements that make for a great storyline of the Fantasy genre inclduibg mages, elves, Kinders (Hobbits), Dwarves, Goblins, knights, etc.

    Great original ideas using classic hero/villain types.


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    Greg Jones North Bethesda, MD United States 05-07-13
    Greg Jones North Bethesda, MD United States 05-07-13 Member Since 2010
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    "Its BACK with new narrator Paul Boehmer!"
    What made the experience of listening to Dragons of Autumn Twilight the most enjoyable?

    A story I have been waiting for, this has been missing for months on Audible. I was incredibly frustrated that every other dragonlance book appeared to be here but the core trilogy was missing. I worked my way through the war of souls (which I had never read) and then through some origin stories (Huma/Raistlain) hoping this would show up again.

    The new narrator makes this worth the wait!


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes!


    Any additional comments?

    Thank you to Audible for getting this book back online with a new narrator. I will be burning the midnight oil for a few nights getting through this classic series again!

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    Joe SEATTLE, WA, United States 01-19-13
    Joe SEATTLE, WA, United States 01-19-13 Member Since 2017
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    "Thanks To Audible For Re-Recording This Series!!!"
    What made the experience of listening to Dragons of Autumn Twilight the most enjoyable?

    The fact that Audible got a new narrator to read this series; I am so grateful to Audible to listening to it's customers about how terrible the last narrator was and fixing it.


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    Guy Generic 10-26-15
    Guy Generic 10-26-15 Member Since 2018
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    "Review from a Forgotten Realms Fan"
    Would you consider the audio edition of Dragons of Autumn Twilight to be better than the print version?

    I thought the narration went very well. Many people have commented on how the narrator pauses and it makes it difficult to listen etc. However, I enjoyed his range with characters and thought it went very well. Sometimes, I will listen to books at x1.25 speed to alleviate this problem. Try a sample and see what you think.


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Dragons of Autumn Twilight?

    I really enjoyed the action scenes in this book. Normally, I look for the dialogue to move things along with generic fantasy books. But, the last battle was pretty interesting considering the characters and how it played out. There really appears to be some promise with the DL series (I know there are over a 100 books!).


    Which character – as performed by Paul Boehmer – was your favorite?

    The main character, Tanis, was done exceptionally well. The woman voices were spotty along with the "hafling" like characters... almost an annoying voice for some of the little guys. Overall, very pleased with Paul Boehmer's performance.


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

    Nothing ground breaking here. I knew it would be generic fantasy in a way of sword and sorcery. It's two books in one (like two story arcs) but neither story was really great or moving. There was a healthy introduction of about 6-8 main characters and a few deities toward the end. The book is dripping with lore though... or at least the illusion of lore and that the other books in the DL universe will expand on this. Dragged a little in parts but not as bad as you'd think.


    Any additional comments?

    I'm a huge FR fan so I was skeptical trying another large series of books. Everyone says to start with the Chronicles if you are looking at DL books. So, here I was and... it played it pretty safe. Really the standard DnD fantasy is here (dragons, knights, paladins, wizards, elfs, etc). However, it slowly starts to resonate and you start to really like and enjoy the characters.

    Don't expect anything too ground breaking out of the gate. It's a lot of world and character building in this first book. Also, a few of the names were just too lame (River-Wood and Gold-Moon... I mean, c'mon).

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    Cërona 07-27-15
    Cërona 07-27-15
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    "Painful to listen to"

    The story was very good, but the narrator had a lot of weird pauses in his reading. It was like random commas were thrown into the book and he was having to adjust for them.

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    Jimmy L. 06-16-15
    Jimmy L. 06-16-15 Member Since 2012
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    "Great book. Poor performance."
    This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

    The book was great. The BOOK. It was great when I first read it back in the 80s. This audio performance, not so much. The narrator's attempt to add more drama is a failure. The pauses and stops make the story choppy. If it were a boat ride, I'd be sea-sick. He mispronounces half the names in the books.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The book, itself, is fantastic. You get a variety of characters and personalities and the scope is epic.


    Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Paul Boehmer?

    Anyone that can read and speak English as their native language.


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Dragons of Autumn Twilight?

    None.


    Any additional comments?

    As previously stated, the books are fantastic but I wouldn't be able to recommend this audiiobook unless it was re-recorded with a new narrator.

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    Kryptonian GL 02-11-15
    Kryptonian GL 02-11-15 Member Since 2017
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    "Narration almost ruins the experience for me"
    Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

    The Dragonlance Chronicles were my gateway to becoming a diehard fan of fantasy novels. I first read them as a kid and if it were not for the amazing story and character development in this series, I might not be the fan of fantasy/sci-fi that I am today.

    An absolute amazing adventure ride that every fantasy fan should experience.

    Now if only the narration in the audiobook wasn't so atrocious at times. :(


    What was one of the most memorable moments of Dragons of Autumn Twilight?

    Oh no you didn't!

    No spoilers here!


    How did the narrator detract from the book?

    Domo arigato, Mr. Roboto......Thank you very much, Mr. Roboto.Not really! Unfortunately Mr. Roboto ruins this audiobook for me. :(

    While the dialogue isn't so bad, the narration sounds like a robotic, automated mess at times.If only they could have instead gotten Marc Thompson from the Star Wars

    Audiobooks to do these. He is a rock star among narrators! If you haven't heard him yet, you're missing out!


    Was Dragons of Autumn Twilight worth the listening time?

    Yes, because it is Dragonlance, it is worth the listening time, but it's tolerable rather than being a pleasure to listen to.


    Any additional comments?

    As I said, would have loved it if this audiobook was narrated by Marc Thompson (or anyone else for that matter). Paul Boehmer is just too robotic at times and it unfortunately detracts from an otherwise epic adventure.

    The book itself is a masterpiece IMHO, but the narration leaves a lot to be desired.

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    5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    Amazon Customer Akron, OH, United States 10-20-13
    Amazon Customer Akron, OH, United States 10-20-13 Member Since 2011
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    "Loved it. New narrator comes thorough."

    I grew up reading these books. I still have them in my book shelf. I got very excited when i saw them on audible,but then disappointed to read everyone's reviews on how horrible the then narrator was. I'm glad to say the re-recording of this series with a new narrator will not disappoint. The voices all work for me and even Tas isnt annoying to listen to.

    If you enjoyed the Lord Of The Rings,then you will like this series even more.

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    tjalfe 08-18-13
    tjalfe 08-18-13 Member Since 2017
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    "amazing"
    Where does Dragons of Autumn Twilight rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    in the top right now :)


    What did you like best about this story?

    raistlin ofc :P
    but the best part is no doubt when the big red dragon defend the human becouse she think of her children, the end of that fight just makes your jaw kinda fall, its soo well written and narrated


    Have you listened to any of Paul Boehmer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

    the narrator is amazingly good, his woman voices could be better but hey his a guy, besides that he is extremely good so much soul into the charecters :D
    but no havent heard anything else with him yet but i diffinately will


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

    not sure.. there is alot of good once.


    Any additional comments?

    awesome narrator.

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    Christopher Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United States 07-30-13
    Christopher Cuyahoga Falls, OH, United States 07-30-13 Member Since 2011
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    "audio glitches abound"
    How could the performance have been better?

    Very monotone and bland, like others before me his character voices are great, but the overall tone is very bland. I noticed many times throughout it the audio seems to skip, which is incredibly annoying, and as such would not recommend others to listen to this book, even though the story itself is great. I guess my opinion would be to read the actual book(its not that long) instead of slogging through this terrible recording.


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