KiDisaster Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Not sure if this is the right section for this.Just read the announcement on the site (http://www.westeros.org/ASoWS/News/Entry/Roy_Dotrice_to_Record_A_Feast_for_Crows_Audio/) that Roy Dotrice has recorded the audio for A Feast For Crows and it'll be available this month.Awesome news for me, since I love the audiobook series and have recently begun listening through it again (I just started Game of Thrones the other day) but I wasn't looking forward to AFFC. I can't stand John Lee's narration to be honest. That book took me longer to get through than any of the others.I've always enjoyed Dotrice's narration however, so I'm pretty glad this is finally happening. What do you guys think? I know some people aren't fond of Dotrice's narration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parise Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 This is great news! I didn't like John Lee's narration very much either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Baratheon. Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 I'm so happy with this, John Lee just didn't have that same kinda wise old man tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bajaz Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I listened Dance with dragons and I was surprised how good audio book is.Roy Dotrice is so good I will have to listen all books very soon :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Stark Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I got the dwd audio book as a christmas present. And I have to say Roy Dotrice is just great to listen.Only I would have preferred the tracks marked as the book chapters they resemble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Anarch Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Pate Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 John Lee wasn´t that bad or anything but Dotrice is undoubtedly superior to almost all audiobook readers. Though he really needs to work on his Daenerys voice. I first read the books in the slow manual way since i tend to miss out on subtle things when listening to audiobooks. But the audiobooks turned out to be the superior experience without a doubt. There´s nothing better then listening to A song of ice and fire whilst exploring the world of Skyrim. Trust me it´s the most epic thing ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doga Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have just started A Feast For Crows and I must say that I am a wee bit annoyed with his reading of it to be honest.2 things that are very noticeable are:1/ His pronunciation of Asshai has changed from Ash-ayie to Assay2/ The voices he had given to characters throughout all the other audiobooks have changed. Very noticeable in some characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superblindguy Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I love the fact that Dotrice is back! @Doga: This first started with aDwD, but I guess he's still doing it :(. Oh well, I still prefer him over whosehisface any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doga Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Yeah, of course. I much prefer him over the other guy :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Anarch Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Though tragically, missing a Feast for Crows caused Dotrice to forget some characters voices and give them new ones. In particular, all women now seem to be Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hreterus Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 *performs thread necromancy*I don't get why people dislike Lee so much. I actually prefer him to Roy! No disrespect to Roy, but I thought he made everyone sound a bit too much like a stereotypical medieval farmers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayscale Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Lee wasn't bad, he was just very different than Dotrice. I actually preferred Lee's version of the Dornish characters over Dotrice's version. I'd really like to see a collaborative effort done on the series when it is finished between Dotrice, Lee and Avers. Avers was best suited for the northern peoples, Dotrice was excellent with the midlanders and the people across the narrow sea, and Lee really nailed the Dornish. I know it's not going to happen but a guy can dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader's Bastard Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I might be the only one who does not care for Dotrice. His voices are pretty bad, and they are actually a little inconsistent throughout the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heisenberg's heroes Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 I liked John Lee's narration for the sole purpose that AFFC is a Darker book than the rest, and Lee's ominous, Baritone voice fit the tone of the book. I like Doltrice but his voices sometimes sound a bit too comical when they should be more serious.and Darth Vader's right, the one knock on Doltrice is that he uses different voices for the same person in the same book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roose Seal Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I really don't like Roy Dotrice's narration. His voice is too coarse and rough.I might be the only one who does not care for Dotrice. His voices are pretty bad, and they are actually a little inconsistent throughout the book.You're not alone. I can't listen to Dotrice's narration, his voice is grating and coarse and I find it highly unpleasant to listen to. It just feels like someone is rubbing sandpaper on my eardrums. His tone and phrasing is weird too and his use of accents is not my cup of tea.In audio books, I like smooth, clear, articulated voices. Lee's voice is much better but his accent is too modern-sounding.Tony Jay, may he rest in peace, would've been perfect for these books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o__0 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Anyone want to stitch together a fan reading? Just for shits and giggles. How many characters have speaking lines in the first book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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