This book took me over a month to read, with a couple of short books sandwiched in between. Maybe id have been more generous with the stars had the book. Ive only started to listening to audio on my commute over the past year, and it passes the time so well. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
It was the first audiobook i listened to before i read the physical copy. Cryptonomicon by neal stephenson overdrive rakuten. A massive tome which when it was published maybe could be accounted as a scifi novel but now it does have less reasons to do so. After the battle of the little bighorn, the steamboat far west was tasked with transporting the wounded back to fort abraham lincoln. Nov 02, 2015 the narrator can make or break a book and i think that many people who say they dislike the format do so because they have experienced bad narrators.
Linmanuel miranda narrates aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe. Starting cryptonomicon i had few concerns that got partly confirmed because the first book by neal stephenson that i listened wasnt a big favourite. How to become a narrator queensland narrating service. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Currently narrating books to be used in classrooms. Sep, 2017 voice over actors or artists are used in radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, video games, ebook and audio narration and other presentations. I am just about done with the audiobook version of snow crash and i was wondering.
Neal stephenson is known for his speculative fiction exploring areas such as mathematics, cryptography, philosophy, currency, and the history of science. In this sampling of programs from the 1940s, george and gracie face new livelihoods and livestock and mad undertakings and misunderstandings. Download audiobooks narrated by george guidall to your device. As for books, barbara rosenblat is an industry superstar. Starting cryptonomicon i had few concerns that got partly confirmed because the first book.
She comforts herself by looking at the models in her secret stash of fashion magazines when she gets home from school. Not an audiobook, but i have really enjoyed sleeping to podcasts. Eckhart tolle narration perfect except there are a bunch of pingsdings at the end of. The ear or the eye what makes for a good audio book. It is not a good sign for me when i need to take two breaks to finish a book. He is the author or coauthor of more than fifteen books, including anathem, snow crash, and f. Neal stephenson hacks into the secret histories of nations and the private obsessions of men, decrypting with dazzling virtuosity the forces that shaped this century. Listen to dune book one in the dune chronicles by frank herbert available from rakuten kobo. In developing techniques for particular genres, a great reference book.
She was also named best female narrator in the audio awards article in book world. Voice over actors or artists are used in radio, television production, filmmaking, theatre, video games, ebook and audio narration and other presentations. The narrator can make or break a book and i think that many people who say they dislike the format do so because they have experienced bad narrators. Cooney launched her voiceacting career narrating short fiction for podcastle, the worlds first audio fantasy magazine. A female narrator that i would recommend is katherine kellgren. See our list of george guidall narrated audio books. George is a middlegrade book about george, a fourth grader who was born a boy but knows in her heart thats shes a girl.
He ordered sam rache to bury the bullion along the banks of the bighorn river. Top 10 science fiction audio books tadej gregorcic. For this post, we will primarily be examining ebook and audio book narration. Stephenson continues his superior work with a tale that is far closer to history than his previous science fiction. Listen to this audiobook excerpt from neal stephensons novel cryptonomicon.
Aug 08, 2009 if the audio book narrator can evoke emotion for me, than ill want to listen to it, otherwise, its a total waste of time for me. In 1942, lawrence pritchard waterhouse mathematical genius and young captain in the u. The novel is concerned with several generations of math geniuses and computer whizzes, who are all tied together through the gold the axis powers buried in the philippines near the end of world war ii. Here is my top 10 list of books that do have great audio versions some even with multiple narrators and music, along with corresponding links on audible. Neal stephenson performed his usual wizardry in cryptonomicon, a very long book that is a sequel to the baroque cycle, which was in fact written later.
How to become an audiobook narrator and work at home. Cryptonomicon ebook epub electronic book cryptonomicon by neal stephenson for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers cryptonomicon by neal stephenson kindle edition with audio multimedia cd video hardcover new or used, cheap audiobook pric theres also other availabl. Cryptonomicon by neal stephenson is a hilarious and informative book about code breaking and cryptology. Nearly twothirds of the story takes place during the second world war from the combat beaches of the south pacific to the codebreaking center at bletchley park, england. Through his eyes, you can get a glimpse into that secret life. However, having read the book several times, the audio version has at least one technical issue there is about a chapter and a half of the story missing in part 5 at the beginning of chapter two. Browse audiobooks read by george wilson sorted by best selling this month page 1 audiobooks. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. To summarise, i enjoyed reading the book, kept turning the pages, and especially enjoyed the appendix.
Tyler cowen, new york times bestselling author of average is over and professor of economics at george mason university the first and last business book anyone needs to read. George burns and gracie allen had a chemistry and wit about them that had no parallel. What books to listen to this summer the new york times. Lincoln in the bardo by george saunders read by nick offerman. Its the best way to keep the skills sharp and help a blindprint handicapped person. Browse audiobooks read by george wilson sorted by best. Apr, 2012 listen to this audiobook excerpt from neal stephensons novel cryptonomicon. George guidall born june 7, 1938 is a prolific audiobook narrator and theatre actor. Moving between world war ii codebreakers and the world wide web of the present day, cryptonomicon. In exploring the 20th century history of cryptography, stephenson weaves a tale of how the modern. I cant listen to neal stephensons cryptonomicon because the narrator is hysterically awful. I read the book a few years ago and loved it, and recently after attending singularity university, listened to the audio version.
Book narrators who make or break your audible experience. Written by neal stephenson, audiobook narrated by william dufris. Jul 12, 2016 10 audiobook narrators we cant get enough of. Stephen fry and jim dale both read the harry potter series with. Harry potter books a performance that spans all seven volumes and earned him. Apr 12, 2020 best will always be subjective in this field. Already laden with gold, captain march needed room for the soldiers and boiler fuel. However i would suggest that the following should all be considered for the title.
The lowstress way to find your next narrator job opportunity is on simplyhired. Bios of flo gibson and other narrators audio book contractors. As of november 2014, he had recorded over 1,270 audiobooks, which was. I worried that cryptonomicon may suffer and you just confirmed it. The novel is concerned with several generations of math geniuses and computer whizzes. I dont think i could have made it through ulysses without the help of the audio i listened and read the book, alternating back and forth. I still prefer print, but i always have an audio book ready in the car as well. They budget and blunder alongside bill goodwin, meredith willson, mel blanc, and special guest jack benny. Neal stephenson, new york times bestselling author of snow crash, the baroque cycle, and cryptonomicon. George guidall narrated audio books at simply audiobooks. I dont think i could have made it through ulysses without the help of the audio i listened and read the book. Cryptonomicon ebook epub electronic book cryptonomicon by neal stephenson for iphone, ipad txt format version, file with page numbers cryptonomicon by neal stephenson kindle. Cryptonomicon by neal stephensonaudiobook excerpt youtube. To view the narrator, simply click on the personpeople voted link below the book to view the voters and.
These share with cryptonomicon a love of mathematics and sometimes farfetched engineering. It blew me away my copy performed by george wilson, who takes a bit of getting used to though. Download cryptonomicon audiobook by neal stephenson. Moving between world war ii codebreakers and the world wide web of the present day, cryptonomicon is an exhilarating. Sep 21, 2017 i had the privilege of interviewing audiewinning narrator noah michael levine. In developing techniques for particular genres, a great reference book is robert blumenfields acting with the voice.
Sep 27, 2014 as for books, barbara rosenblat is an industry superstar. Scott 19271999, narrator of the united states at war series, was an awardwinning american stage and film actor, director, and producer and an ardent student of history. My favorite book is cryptonomicon and i was thinking of getting the audiobook version to listen to while driving. Cryptonomicon in contrast reads like a collection of different ideas, loosely stapled together. For this post, we will primarily be examining ebook and audio book. George guidall does a great job narrating and doing each of the character voices. I often like to pick up audio books if i really enjoy a book, to listen to the sentence structure. Dune audiobook by frank herbert 9781427201447 rakuten kobo. Her narration has won national acclaim, four times on the american library associations notable recordings for children lists and three times as the recipient of the parents choice award.
Neal stephenson hacks into the secret histories of nations and the private obsessions of men, decrypting with dazzling virtuosity the forces. Its a pleasure to recommend her book audiobook narrator. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Books events blog about links for parents the graham ranch legacy series audio books from youth to vengeance. She was also named best female narrator in the audio awards article in book. Count of monte cristo by alexandre dumas a game of thrones by george r. Along with his awardwinning work as an audiobook narrator, guidall has also enjoyed a career in the theater, including starring roles on broadway in such. Have you used a microphone and recording equipment. I am listening to tad williams otherland book and the reading while tolerable although the readers take on female voices that creep me out. Cryptonomicon is a great book ive listened to it three times, and loved it all three times. Considered to be the meryl streep of audiobooks, barbara coached me in a live reading from mark twains huckleberry finn. However, pynchon is a great novelist, and stephenson is a competent one. And at almost 43 hours long, its a heckuva value for your audible dollar.
I didnt even realize it was him until i looked at the picture of the book again about half. George guidall, who has been the voice of more than 1,300. When i set out, i wanted to hit 40 books by the end of the calendar year. Do you have any other relevant skills or interests that could assist you in narrating. Maybe id have been more generous with the stars had the book not been so eclipsed by thomas pynchon. It is a work of great art, thought, and creative daring. However, this is not a book that i can dismiss regardless of whether i like it. I participated in one of his coaching seminars on a little bit of everything in audiobooks. Read in the mellifluous tones of the voice of norwich radio, coogans.
Browse audiobooks read by george guidall sorted by best. In her remarkable career, flo recorded 1,4 unabridged books. If the audio book narrator can evoke emotion for me, than ill want to listen to it, otherwise, its a total waste of time for me. Listen to cryptonomicon audiobook by neal stephenson. The voice actor gives the different characters different voices, etc. I started listening to audiobooks at the end of march 2017, before which i exclusively listened to podcasts and music. In essence this book is predictive historical fiction. A good narrator can make the experience really wonderful. Quicksilver is a historical novel by neal stephenson, published in 2003. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.
Its a long, quirky, fascinating and funny story sprawling over two continents and seventy years. Noahs advice will help you learn how to become an audiobook narrator. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. This is a great book and the unabridged audio version is a welcome addition to my library. The civil war forces johnny graham into manhood even. I have several friends who love cryptonomicon to bits and. There are times when different narrators read the same book. Stephen fry and jim dale both read the harry potter series with excellent taste and give wonderful, different versio. His audiobook credits include many of newt gingrich and william r.
Why george guidall is the undisputed king of audiobooks the. Cd, abridged audiobook, 22 hours 1 minute, narrated by simon prebble and stina nielson. Moving between world war ii codebreakers and the world. I still prefer print, but i always have an audio book ready in the car. Download audiobooks narrated by jack george to your device. Please list the narrator in the comments field when you enter your book. In quicksilver, stephenson places the ancestors of the cryptonomicons characters in enlightenment. Her ba is in fiction writing and acting from columbia college. Were all ears for audiobooks and here are some of the best books. Download or stream cryptonomicon by neal stephenson. Its hard to compete with stephensons cryptonomicon so this book started out in a.