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The Dragon Business
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 04-08-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $13.99
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THE SCABBY WENCH IS A CLASSY PLACE
PETS AND HORSES WERE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CASTLE, EXCEPT FOR SERVICE ANIMALS
Funny in a chuckling way. A king takes his overly mothered boy to the local tavern and tells him the story of how he went from orphan to king. THINK OF THE STARVING PEASANTS AND EAT FOR THEM. The telling is full of references to the way we do things today, which adds to the fun. I enjoyed this and if Anderson writes any more like this I will listen to them. SELF RESPECT IS OVER RATED.
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- Elisa
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Fractured Fairy Tale
This amusing romp is free of bad language, steamy sex, and gratuitous gore--and is decidedly not for kids. Its wry commentary on modern business, deliberate anachronisms (an area is described as being suitable for a RennFaire--a futuristic event) and sly innuendos are not likely to be things that kids can relate to. On the other hand, those of us who belong to the demographic to which this book would have the greatest appeal might recall enjoying Rocky and Bullwinkle or Bugs Bunny when we too did not understand a lot of what was going on.
The narrator strikes just the right note for this tale, which is probably better experienced as an audiobook. Things that are amusing and unexpected when spoken often come off as forced in print.
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- spivey tove
- 06-06-16
Entertaining and insightful
Tongue in cheek and a whole lot of fun. Even when you see the twists coming, it's a good ride
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- Missa Fleck
- 12-12-14
Excellent Storytelling
What made the experience of listening to The Dragon Business the most enjoyable?
I have always enjoyed Kevin J. Anderson's storytelling. He knows just how to spin a tale to make it interesting and to feel real.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
It felt a little scattershot sometimes, and I felt like the end was a touch unsatisfying, but all in all it was excellent. Especially if I assume there will be a sequel, then the feeling of "more is to come" will be justified.
What does James Langton bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I liked the voices he did. Especially for Reeger.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I don't know if I'd say "moved", but I liked the reveal of the actual dragons. I honestly didn't see this coming. I expected more of a "liar revealed" story to happen. I liked the surprise.
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