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Excellent full cast version, with the amazing Derek Jacobi as the narrator. I always prefer complete versions, although this one seems to have added a little bit of dialog that isn't in the original, which is weird. My favorites are probably Jim Dale and Tim Curry, although Neil Gaiman and Patrick Stewart are amazing. Next year I'll try LaVar Burton maybe
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Amazing book as always, amazing audio performance by Tim Curry. A great listen for starting the holiday season!
So I listen to or read this book every year, the last few years I’ve listened to Tim Curry’s adaptation which is lovely. This year I tried Hugh Grant’s version since it was available as part of the Audible premium library, so free. I thought it was wonderful. Hugh Grant has such a lovely, nice accent and he did a great job with the reading, voices, theatrical but not over the top. I actually forgot it was him for most of the book. I listened to the whole thing while cooking dinner and wrapping p
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I've seen many adaptations of this story in the movies but realized that I had never read the book. It was a wonderful read. So glad that I finally found the time to do so.
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It’s interesting to see the original story instead of all of the television adaptions. It was a fun story, a ghost story for the holidays.
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