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Originally Posted by Essex
it's about 54 hours long and probably costs at least a hundred quid. I have to admit I haven't got it, but it's on my list of things to buy. I believe it's just one blooke reading the whole book, but I may be wrong.
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It's sweet, and though no substitute for the books, it at least provides me with a fix. And Inglis does an excellent job with the different voices and characters, though as an 'Merican I have no ear for proper accents and all
. Received it as a present before the movies, and so think that it ran about $60.
Also have the Sil on cassette somewhere (lost in the move) which is pretty much useless as I don't think that even the kids have a working tape player. Have the Hobbit (theatrical) on CD too, but that's not as fun. A single reader without sound effects to me is better than the multi-cast pan-banging variety.
Anyway, if you have a long commute, the audio books are worth it, and though a "privately organized" version may be cheaper and more fun, shouldn't we also support those who support good literature?