World of Warcraft: Wolfheart

By: Richard A. Knaak

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 13 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling author Richard A. Knaak continues the thrilling story begun in the record-breaking MMO game expansion World of Warcraft: Cataclysm in this new audiobook!

©2011 Richard A. Knaak (P)2011 Simon & Schuster

Awesome

What a great book great story great narration that is all that needs to be said !!!

I can't think of anything wrong with this.

I listened to this while driving on a long road trip. I actually got to my destination 30 mins prior to novel finishing. So, even after driving 13 hours and coming to my destination, I had to sit there and listen to the rest before going inside. That's how good it is.

The voice is top notch. Not only does he have a wonderful speaking tone, but he makes creative and realistic voices for all the characters. His acting and diction is superb. The little sections of music at the end of each chapter let you know you got a potty break coming up, so the pacing is great too.

The story itself keeps you in it. All the different threads come together in the short, but packed chapters. The ending is satisfying and fist pumping. I love the depth of Warcraft lore and it's real nice to see an alliance focused story. So many of the novels, while good, seem focused on horde. If you have read "War of The Ancients", you will love this as it feels a sequel to that. Though, reading "War of The Ancients" is not required, I'd recommend reading that first just to flesh out some of the peripheral characters. It certainly isn't required for enjoyment of this novel, though. Many of the same characters are here, even a few perfectly placed surprises.

I would and have recommended this book to anyone I end up talking reads with, especially those in game. It grabs you and and takes you for a wild, fun, and stirring ride.

Wolfheart's great, but not what you think.

Where does World of Warcraft: Wolfheart rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

When you see the title Wolfheart, coupled with piercing human eyes, you think "My name is Varian Wrynn, but I am also Lo'Gosh." And you would be right, except Varian's story is not the plot of this book. The plot is the Horde's encroachment into the Night Elves' Ashenvale led by Garrosh Hellscream. Varian is a major player and even the key to saving Ashenvale, but he is in the book much less than one would think. Varian's story is more focused on his interactions with the worgen and his quest to fully embody the spirit of Lo'Gosh.Wolfheart is action-packed. Lots of death and destruction. A large subplot revolves around Maiev and Jarod Shadowsong. It seems Maiev has sunken further into madness than anyone new and is at the heart of a major deception concerning the Highborne. She is a bizarre character and very enjoyable to read.Other Warcraft characters of note are: High Priestess Tyrande Whisperwind and Archdruid Malfurion Stormrage of Darnassus, and Genn Greymane of GilneasI gave it max stars because it kept me engaged and it was so action-packed I didn't have time to be annoyed by whiny characters or Knaack's writing style.

What was one of the most memorable moments of World of Warcraft: Wolfheart?

There is a mighty battle between Varian with his sword Shalla'tor the Shadow Render and Garrosh with his father's ax Gorehowl. (However, in my opinion, the fight between Jaina and Thrall in Tides of War was far more exciting and poignant.) There is a lot going on in that battle scene and I have to give Knaack's props for keeping it all together.

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

I super enjoyed Scott Brick. He has a magical way about him. A few of his female voices made me smile.

Only gets better as the book goes on!!

Any additional comments?

Be prepared for some confusion at the beginning if you're not a WOW lore buff but it's a great book either way. I purchased this book for a long roadtrip with the family. I found myself hoping everyone would fall asleep so I could hear more. It made 13 hours in the care feel like nothing. Well written and well narrated, what more could you ask.

Surprisingly Good!

Would you listen to World of Warcraft: Wolfheart again? Why?

This was actually one of the better Warcraft stories out there. It begins slow but once the skin of the story has been peeled away, it just screams with intensity.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All of the characters were represented well.

What about Scott Brick’s performance did you like?

Narrators performance as excellent. Very believable. It seems like he actually did some research before attempting to do the voices for each character.

Any additional comments?

Great listen, also a great read!

Best WoW book! Need movies!

I have listened to every full length novel via audible thus far. This book is by far my favorite. Centered around 5+ of the games most important/ interesting characters. This would be my first choice for a movie adaptation.

Scott Brick is good, but not my favorite narrator

Story: A good one if you are into the Warcraft lore like I am.

Narration: Once you get to the halfway point, the narration is great! Scott Brick is a good narrator overall. I've listened to several of the books he's read. My only problem is he adds overly dramatic dialogue when it doesn't seem that appropriate. Once you get to the last half of the book when things are getting more exciting it seems totally appropriate. But in the first half when we are still developing story it's distracting. Part of the problem isn't his fault either. The volume levels aren't normalized. So I turn the volume up to hear what he's saying and then suddenly my ears hurt because Scott Brick is yelling at me.

Mystery, War, and a wolfs heart.

This story is fantastic. I felt like it started off slow but def picked up and had me for hours listening on the edge of my chair. The story follows a multitude of characters giving everyone in the story justice. I hope everyone gives this story a chance!

My favorite wow book

A great, engaging story at all points of the book along with great voice acting - favorite wow audio book to date.

Boring start, amazing ending.

What did you love best about World of Warcraft: Wolfheart?

The last two hours of this book are so damn epic it makes if everything before that seem pretty boring, that's a good thing and a bad thing because the set IS pretty boring.
No to say the first 12 hours are BAD persay just overly drawn out and slow.

Would you be willing to try another book from Richard A. Knaak? Why or why not?

I have, Dawn of the Aspects was pretty bad imo. He's redeemed himself with this one though.

Which scene was your favorite?

Like I've said, the last battle at the end.
Varian Wrynn kicks so much ass in this book that it made him my favorite Warcraft character.

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

The Last two hours of this book are so damn epic that they alone make it worth the purchase.