Blue Moon Rising

Forest Kingdom, Book 1

De: Simon R. Green

Narrado por: John Keating

Duración: 19 h y 25 m

Resumen del Editor

Rupert didn't especially want to be a prince. And he certainly never asked to be the second son of a royal line that really didn't need a spare. So he was sent out to slay a dragon and prove himself - a quest straight out of legend. But he also discovered the kinds of things legends tend to leave out, as well as the usual demons, goblins, the dreaded Night Witch - and even worse terrors hidden in the shadows of Darkwood. Rupert did find a fiery dragon - and a beautiful princess to rescue. But the dragon turned out to be a better friend than anyone back at the castle, and with the evil of Darkwood spreading, Rupert was going to need all the friends he could get.

©1989 Simon R. Green (P)2014 Recorded Books

Fantastic series

I love all the books in the Forest Kingdom series, though I wish all of them were narrated like this, the dramatized adaptations are odd.

if you start this book just keep on listening

it took me a while to get into the book but all in all it was good. I had to get used to the very slite differences in inflection that the narrator gave each character but I did enjoy the grace of his reading style.

Pleasant Surprise

If you could sum up Blue Moon Rising in three words, what would they be?

I wasn't expecting much from this book, but it really was good. It did get a tad predictable at times, but it was fun and well written/performed. I chose this book on a whim, and I"m glad I did.

What other book might you compare Blue Moon Rising to and why?

There is a bit of a Pratchett feel to the books.

Which character – as performed by John Keating – was your favorite?

Unicorn.

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

Naw, its too long...but I did listen to it for several hours in one sitting.

A great adventure

Another absolutely gem from Green, I'm a huge fan of his Deathstalker and Nightside books and was thrilled to discover a fantasy series from him as well. Keating's performance is perfect for this book, I highly recommend this to any fantasy fans!!

superb writing always

this was one of the first books by Simon R Greene that I had the privilege to read. Now that I have had the fortune of listening to it I enjoy it even more.

Wonderful story, excellent reading

Thoroughly enjoyed this colorful adventure! Humor and intrigue and romance, artfully woven with a variety of well developed characters! Very well written and read!

Absolutely amazing!!!!

Great characters and a great listen. John does an amazing job with voices for each character! Can't wait to listed to the next one :-D

Loved it

I lived this book. And the narrator just added to the enjoyment of the experience.

fun story

I'm not sure if I loved it, but it was an enjoyable story. the characters were likeable, and the badguy twist was interesting.

Fun Characters

What did you like best about Blue Moon Rising? What did you like least?

Chracters best, violence least

What was most disappointing about Simon R. Green’s story?

Didn't flesh out areas where I wanted, instead bulked up on the gory fighting descriptions.Lots of politcial intrigues also, which is not why I read fantasy; I love the magic and there really wasn't much in this.

Which character – as performed by John Keating – was your favorite?

The Unicorn

Did Blue Moon Rising inspire you to do anything?

Read up on reviews of the Hawk and Fisher series to see what they were.

Any additional comments?

Thought this might be a good match for me. Loved the beginning chapters, with ironic statements and humorous comments, then it suddenly turned into violent fights, complete with gory descriptions, so I kept pausing and wondering whether I should return it. I really liked a few of the main characters and their interactions, so continued to give it many chances to get better. As it got further in, it seemed like whole chapters were only fighting, and more fighting, blood spraying the air kind of stuff. Too much for me, but I worked my way through it and am glad I did, because there are some really fun characters in here that I’m glad I got to meet. I think this author is way too violent for my tastes, but you may like it.There are some really humorous parts, but not enough was interesting to me to want to, or be paid to, read anything else by this author.