Audiobook

[Mikey C]

To be read by Christopher Lee! (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Children-Hurin-J-R-R-Tolkien/dp/0007263457/ref=sr_1_3/026-8227944-1668467?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182557385&sr=1-3) So far I've resisted buying this rehash of previously-available material, but this is a must... :D

[Ithrynluin]

I still haven't purchased The Children of Hurin yet, partly for the same reason as you, partly because my local store only holds the hardcover edition illustrated by Alan Lee, the price of which is really steep, so I'm waiting for a more affordable paperback.

But this audio book does sound promising. Christopher Lee is an outstanding actor and has one of the best voices, barring James Earl Jones.

[YayGollum]

Christopher Walken, yo. <--- The dude with the voice that would be entertaining to hear. Anyways, why not read the book yourself? *still doesn't understand why humans enjoy the audio sorts of bookses* I have a great speaking voice, though. :rolleyes:

[Mikey C]

Christopher Walken, yo. <--- The dude with the voice that would be entertaining to hear. Anyways, why not read the book yourself? *still doesn't understand why humans enjoy the audio sorts of bookses* I have a great speaking voice, though. :rolleyes:

I find audiobooks just the thing to fill the dead time spent driving to work (at least 1.5hrs per day, often more). But I like my audiobooks unabridged if possible, and read well. I'm sure CL will deliver the goods, so I'm quite excited about this one.

Reading time, by contrast, is so limited. I've nothing against the idea of CoH really. It is certainly worthy of stand-alone publication.

[Illuin]

Hi Mikey C,

You are indeed in for another deep magical experience. This book is just incredible. Don’t listen to pretentious toffee-nosed critique. Of course it hasn’t the scope and depth of the “The Silmarillion” or "Lord of the Rings” (what does?). But I do indeed put it above everything other then the two aforementioned titles; this book is beautiful. Tragedy on account of pride is a good teacher, and Tolkien knew that all too well. Just wondrous!

[Arda Frog]

I've read the book, but the fact that this is read by Christopher Lee is interesting. In fact, I am leaving the for the Public Library right now to check it out and hear it for myself!

:D

[Prince of Cats]

Let us know how it went, Arda

[Arda Frog]

Let us know how it went, Arda
I did manage to check a copy out.

Disc 1 is Christopher Tolkien reading the preface and introduction. This is interesting, but the clarity is not as high as the performance by Lee. I like it though and it is a nice bonus to have Christopher reading these sections. It goes along well with the "Tolkien Audio Collection" that has him reading from the Silmarillion.

Discs 2 - 8 are Christopher Lee reading Children of Hurin. And his reading is very epic as you can imagine. I might actually buy this audio-book. I would not mind if Christopher Lee was hired to do more Tolkien readings!