From: Medley, Beth <BMedley>
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:05:26 -0700

Slightly OT, but I just can't help myself:
  I could never get into Jim Dale's narration, to be honest. I've listened to his rendition of one or two Harry Potter novels, and while the narrative passages are quite well done, he's just not all that good at dialogue. I think he lets the voice he's using for each character get in the way of what that character is actually saying. It annoys me.

Beth Medley Youth Services Librarian Scottsdale Public Library, Mustang Branch 480-312-6019 bmedley at scottsdaleaz.gov

-----Original Message----- From: ccbc-net-bounces at lists.education.wisc.edu
[mailto:ccbc-net-bounces at lists.education.wisc.edu] On Behalf Of Betty Tisel Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 8:39 AM To: Subscribers ccbc-net Subject: [CCBC-Net] "unspeakeable" Pooh sequel

Not only is the Pooh sequel coming out soon, but the beloved Jim Dale is doing the audiobook version. Dale's narration will boost sales of this regrettable volume. Okay, so I haven't read it, but I object on the grounds that A. A. Milne's masterpieces don't need further volumes.

My point is, sometimes the NARRATOR actually sells the audiobook - in the case of Jim Dale anyway.

Betty Tisel Avid reader etc.


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