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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
This is a wonderful & magical version of the chronicles of Narnia. Michael Hordern has an amazing voice that is very easy to listen to and his reading brings the books to life.The harp & flute music adds atmosphere to the stories. We had cassette tapes of this version back in the 80's and loved listening to them so much that my now adult daughter who lives in central america wanted them on disc so she can listen to them on her computer. Definately the one to get.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
First of all this is an abridged version so anyone who has read the books is probably not going to like them. Secondly, this is not just Sir Michael Hordern's spoken word, but also a bespoke harp and flute track performed by Marisa Robles and Christopher Hyde-Smith and recorded at ASV (sorry for the extraneous info - my uncle used to work there!). So if you don't like scenesetting lyrical classical music then avoid. My opinion? It's brilliant! I was given the 7 one by one each Christmas and birthday for 3.5 years when these were first published in 1980/1981. They are sitting beside me now. I am only considering buying them on CD because the original tapes are completely worn out from repeated play and I want my kids to hear them. I am very happy to see that they have been reissued. Do your kids a favour and buy them! I reckon the best age to hear them is about 5-6 years old.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This is the greatest version of Narnia, at least as spoken word. I had these tapes as a child and used to go to sleep listening to the wonderful adventures the children had in Narnia. Horden's voice is lyrical and captures the magic of Narnia. The score is emotional and evocative. Coupled with the beautiful storytelling this is a joy to own and listen to as often as possible.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic
Grew up with these recordings, Micheal Hordern IS the voice of CS Lewis in many ways.
Sad that they r abridged but pretty much all the crucial elements are there and Marisa... Read more
Sad that they r abridged but pretty much all the crucial elements are there and Marisa... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ecarson
Just buy it!
Like other reviewers, I have listened to these stories since I was a child, when my parents bought them on cassette for long car journeys. Read more
Published on 7 July 2007 by The Happy Prince
A wonderful gift!
This box set is a truly wonderful gift for Narnia fans of all ages. And, dare I say it, I actually prefer it to the unabridged books which I've read. I never thought I'd say that! Read more
Published on 8 April 2006 by Nadia
Life inspiring music
I would just like to reply to the hideous criticism of the harp music that some people have put forward. Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2004
dreadful harp music distracts from story
I wish i'd read all the reviews - the harp music just takes over and you find yourself wishing it was over instead of getting into the story. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2004
Spoilt by the music
Michael Hordon's reading is lovely, but the recording features intrusive harp music which is both unhelpful and distracting. Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2004 by Rankersbo
Perfect!
Enchanting and truly the best version! Sir Michael's truly wonderful narration is complimented perfectly by an original music score, adding a new dimension to the 'feel' of the... Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2003 by Jon
michael horden reads narnia
the best version of narnia there is, that you don't read yourself. As magical as the books are.
Published on 16 Sep 2003
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