Enchantment

By: Orson Scott Card

Narrated by: Stefan Rudnicki

Length: 17 hrs and 26 mins

Publisher's summary

As one of the most consistently exciting writers to emerge in the last 25 years, Orson Scott Card has been honored with numerous awards, while immersing readers in dazzling worlds only he could create. Now, in Enchantment, Card works his magic as never before, transforming the timeless story of Sleeping Beauty into an original fantasy brimming with romance and adventure.

©1999 Orson Scott Card (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Very original

This is the first book by Orson Scott Card I've read and I will definitely be reading more in the future. A fun spin on the old Sleeping Beauty story told with humor and depth. The narrator did a wonderful job with the characters and accents. It starts a bit slow but keep going -- definitely worth the wait once the story gets going.

Disappointed

Would you try another book from Orson Scott Card and/or Stefan Rudnicki?

Yes

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

Make Katarina more likable in the beginning. Not until Part 3 did I start to like her and then I didn't really care at that point.

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

Loved the Dad and the uncle--Can't decide which.

Was Enchantment worth the listening time?

On the fence about that one. Got it because of all the high accolades, but had a hard time liking it, but then I reached a point I wanted to know what happens, and it took a long time to get there. Left feeling unsatisfied. On a strong note, however, I LOVED the multiple voices (male/female) and the music.

Any additional comments?

Keep up with the male/ female voices. It helps tremendously.

Couldn't get into it.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I loved Ender's Game, but thought this was an adequate telling of a pretty dull story. I gave up after about 4 hours. I may start it over again in the future, when I'm out of books.

An almost believable fairy tale. Delightful.

Would you listen to Enchantment again? Why?

No. Fully satisfied the first time,

What did you like best about this story?

The growth of a romatic relationship between spouses.

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

Yes. This one is superior.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

Wonderful and Unexpected

A great take on a well known fairytale. The story was engaging, and the readers did a great job. Highly recommended.

Good stuff!

Really enjoyed the book. The narrotors did an excellent job on voices...I felt as if someone was telling me a story, not just reading aloud. If you like Orson Scott Card, this one's for you.

Great Enchanted Story!!

Bravo to OSC! Once again he pulls off another engaging fantasy filled with extraordinary characters and of course a powerful captivating storyline to boot! Listen and enjoy!!

A fun story for adults, and nothing obscene it.

It's tough to find material interesting enough for adults, and yet not a problem for anyone else to overhear. Usually, doing audio while driving or waiting for kids, and hate when I'm in the middle of an interesting story and then a string of swear words are blurted out. This was a refreshing find.

Magic and fairy tale all wrapped in one

Would you consider the audio edition of Enchantment to be better than the print version?

it is well written and the reader is amazing. the story is engaging and a great lisent

What did you like best about this story?

engaging

What about Stefan Rudnicki’s performance did you like?

He is a master reader

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me.

Excellent

The negative reviews about cursing in sex on this book or a shame and undeserved. They're only hints of sex. There is some description of nudity and some cursing, but sometimes gosh darn it just does not cut it when you're writing the story.