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Dale does a wonderful job bringing these characters to life

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2017

t was wonderful revisiting this story. The last time I did a reread was when I bought the illustrated edition and of course, it all started with me looking at the beautiful illustrations and the next thing you know I was lost to this world. Honestly, it never gets old.

Rowling’s writing is marvelous from pacing to her ability to express the character’s emotions. I know there are folks who have not yet read the series (gasps). I, of course, cannot recommend them enough regardless of format. The movies are brilliant, but only scratch the surface of what the books and audios have to offer. If you love Harry Potter but have never tried audio, this is the perfect time to listen.

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Narration leaves you wanting more

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 28, 2018

The book, of course, is good. Most people know what they're getting into when they start their journey into the World of Witchcraft & Wizardry. That being said, the narration is less than admirable.

There's very little emotion and fluctuation in his voice. "Dursleys!", Hagrid said in a BOOM. A BOOM, not a monotone drawl that sounds like a boy whispering so they don't wake someone nearby.

I'm satisfied with the speed of the narration. Enunciation is good, but there are several instances that leave me wanting more.

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Dale does a wonderful job bringing these characters to life

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2017

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Tac

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 4, 2021

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Best series ever, there's one guy who does narrating he is very good.

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Karen Compton

Loved

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2020

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I loved listening to this book! I read the series years ago and have seen the movies, but listening brings them to life again😄 I just wish the series was included in my kindle unlimited membership. The other books are way to expensive to listen to, so this will be my only one I’m afraid. I still loved listening to Book 1!

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Katherine masterson

It’s a yes for me!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2020

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We opted for this in audible for my 6 year old son to listen to at bedtime! It’s wonderful he loves it and it keeps his attention and calms him down before bed.

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Juss B

I finally decided to read them but felt better about the audiobook

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 30, 2018

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My wife is the big fan of series.
I finally decided to read them but felt better about the audiobook.
I have watched movie couple of times over years and feel although the movie is well made and mostly true to book but are no match.
Book does excellent job building excitement around new and magical things before revealing them.
Characters are very well defined and a lot of extra stuff in books if you are like me and have just watched movies.

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DanCraChe

Great

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 26, 2020

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I watched movie 🎥 but never read the book. This is a great audiobook. Hopefully there’s whole series

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but I enjoyed it so much

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 16, 2017

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I was hoping to spread this out to a couple of weeks, but I enjoyed it so much, I listened to it in a few days. Jim Dale does such a wonderful job narrating. His voice is soothing and easy to listen to and I love the voices he does for each character. I've read the books myself a dozen times, but it's nice to be able to listen while doing something else.

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Stampin Frau

Fantastic narration

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 17, 2020

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My kids and I listened to this audiobook. Not only is the story captivating, but the narrator is absolutely amazing changing voices for every character that sound authentic and make the story come alive.

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Tammy Weis

Love

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 27, 2021

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Love the ENTIRE series!!

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chris cunningham

Love Harry Potter!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 29, 2018

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I listened to Harry Potter book 1 & 2 and I am now listening to book 3. I have enjoyed them very much. I have read them before, years ago and I am now reliving all the fun those books were to listen to. Thank you very much.

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