Lord Valentine's Castle

De: Robert Silverberg

Narrado por: Stefan Rudnicki

The planet Majipoor is shared by humans and several alien races, including four-armed Skandars, three-eyed Liiman, and the native, shape-shifting Metamorphs. All are watched over by the King of Dreams, the labyrinth-dwelling Pontifex, and the priestess of the Isle of Sleep, while the Coronal officially rules from atop Castle Mount.

The Majipoor Cycle begins as young Valentine, a man with no memory, is hired as an apprentice juggler by a group of eccentric performers. While the traveling troupe takes to the road, Valentine's sleep is disturbed by nightmare visions of warring brothers and difficulties on faraway Castle Mount. In a quest to discover who Valentine really is, his wise and peculiar companions resolve to help him claim the rewards of his birth. But another trial awaits Valentine that will test his belief, resolve, and strength of character.

©1980 Robert Silverberg (P)2008 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Superb!

Would you listen to Lord Valentine's Castle again? Why?

Absolutely! I have loved this story ever since I got my first hardback copy from the Science Fiction Book Club when I was a kid. Mr. Rudnicki really brings everything to life!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Valentine, of course.

Which character – as performed by Stefan Rudnicki – was your favorite?

The Hjort in Valentine's troop. Mr. Rudnicki did a great job giving him a gurgling voice you'd expect from a frog-like race.

Any additional comments?

All I can say is listen to this book! You'll love it!

A great rendition of a classic

This book was a delight when it was first published, and this reading of it is excellent. Good pacing, accurate pronunciation, and not over-acted as so many audiobooks are. Mr Rudnicki’s performance is great. Highly recommended.

Fantastic wonderful story

This is not gritty realistic sci-fi but somewhere between fantasy and sci-fi that is hopeful engaging and bright.

No gore or violence.

Slightly convoluted story.

Silverbergs insistence on details renders this book quite tiresome. The narrator is excellent and professional.

Superb

I read this book shortly after it's first publication so it's a great pleasure hearing it in audio form. I only need to comment on it's superb, expert narration. Flawless.