![]() ![]() When I first read the Harry Potter books, I had no idea how to pronounce “Hermione,” so in my head, it went something like “Her-Me-Own.” Luckily, by the time the movies came out, I had learned better! ![]() So I think Dale is just fine! But now I have the itch to get a copy of the Fry-read audiobook!Ĭlick here for a comparison of the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets read by the two different narrators. Jim Dale is the narrator, and I never download a book until I listen to the audio sample offered and determine that I can spend hours listening to a particular person’s voice. Again, while it’s not impossible to get access to the British edition of the audiobook, only the American edition is available on Audible. Apparently, British kids who grew up with Stephen Fry’s narration cannot think of anyone else reading Harry Potter. I find it it jolting when I hear the students talking about “soccer” instead of “football.” Since I’m not familiar with the differences, I’m sure there are other changes as well!Īnother major (and hotly-debated) difference in the audiobooks is the narrator. I feel silly, though, because I haven’t taken this opportunity, and I’ve never read the other English version. Luckily, online booksellers make it easier to get the British editions here in the US. Then, I heard that there were textual changes as well. It bothered me when I first found out that there was a different title for the American edition of the first Harry Potter book. I certainly won’t stop, and I’m not saying that I don’t enjoy listening, but somehow, my imagination feels a little stifled by having someone else give the characters voices and describe the scenery. I actually didn’t think anything of it when I first downloaded Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, but after a few chapters I realized that I much preferred reading the Harry Potter books than listening to them. I have lots of books that I re-read, but I use audiobooks as a way to explore new stories in the otherwise wasted time of my commute. With a couple of exceptions (like The Hobbit and A Christmas Carol), I have never purchased an audiobook for a book I’ve already read. It has been a while since I have re-read the books, and because I loaned the first three books to a friend, it was the best way to get in the spirit for this month. In honor of Potter Month, I downloaded the first book of the Harry Potter series on Audible. If you missed it, make sure to check out Alice’s post with her Platform 9 3/4 Shop Wishlist! The theme for 5 Fandom Friday this month is Harry Potter, and while there are no official prompts, we will be sharing posts all month long (and not just on Fridays) about the series by J.K. ![]()
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