La Belle Sauvage
The Book of Dust: Volume One
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La Belle Sauvage
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Narrated by:
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Michael Sheen
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By:
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Philip Pullman
About this listen
Brought to you by Penguin.
The British Book Awards Audiobook of the Year 2018
2019 CAMEO Book to Audio
Best Solo Narration - New York Festival Radio Awards
Shortlisted Best Audiobook Narrator - Audio Production Awards
Penguin presents the audio download edition of La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman, read by Michael Sheen.
Eleven-year-old Malcolm Polstead and his dæmon, Asta, live with his parents at the Trout Inn near Oxford. Across the River Thames (which Malcolm navigates often using his beloved canoe, a boat by the name of La Belle Sauvage) is the Godstow Priory where the nuns live. Malcolm learns they have a guest with them; a baby by the name of Lyra Belacqua....
©2017 Philip Pullman (P)2017 Random House AudiobooksCritic Reviews
"The best piece of narration I've ever heard." (The Bookseller)
"Michael Sheen's narration of Philip Pullman's new novel is better than an army of voice actors. His voice is impressive, from the crisp, definitive consonants of its higher registers to the rumbly bass notes Sheen summons when some menace enters the scene, to the vast, buttery expanse of his middle range." ( Slate)
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- Katie
- 08-09-2020
Amazing!
Michael Sheen's performance was phenomenal. The story was exciting and so well written, classic Pullman! I'd give this 100 stars if I could!!
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- Carolyn
- 26-01-2018
totally absorbing
couldn't stop listening. very engaging and unique idea. sucked in for sure now. bring on book 2
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- Katinka
- 14-02-2018
Brilliant
Brilliant! Excellent narration and story. Much anticipated and it was as good as the original trilogy.
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- Teresa Romanovsky
- 20-02-2018
Highly entertaining - expertly narrated
I loved Phillip Pullman’s original trilogy and this first prequel book is just as entertaining. As an audio book it worked very well thanks to the amazing narration of Michael Sheen - he brought every character to life, especially Malcolm - the smart, inquisitive and brave young Malcolm. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series - suitable for young and old alike.
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- Katherine Avery
- 21-07-2018
Can hardly wait for the next installment
Loved this book, loved this series. As soon as I finished I was disappointed that it was over - I wanted more. So I was pleased when it was suggested that more was coming, not being fully confident that it wasn't The Dark Materials trilogy. Here's hoping...
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- Lisa
- 27-01-2019
Best Narration Ever
Started slow, and end was a little anticlimactic, but it was a great ride and Michael Sheen did a remarkable job narrating. The best ever. Each character was instantly recognizable.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-06-2020
Great Prequel
Narrotor skilled with his many character voices. Injected drama and mood well. Great characters. Fitting prequel to a favourite trilogy.
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- Jarryd
- 28-11-2017
Brilliant
Thoroughly enjoyed this story. Michael Sheen was captivating. Cannot wait for the story to continue.
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- Pinkkat
- 15-04-2018
Marvellous
This is the most remarkable audio performance I’ve ever encountered, Michael Sheen gives every character their own distinct individuality that could not be bettered even with a whole cast of actors. The emotion of every scene, every line of the story, is expressed to perfection. What I want now is to listen to the His Dark Materials books read by him too. Astonishingly good
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- rebeccavdb
- 01-09-2021
wonderful.
Mesmerising, exciting, wonderfully written. A fascinating new world with loveable characters and a griping story.
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