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The Light Fantastic

Discworld, Book 2

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The Light Fantastic

By: Terry Pratchett
Narrated by: Colin Morgan, Peter Serafinowicz, Bill Nighy
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The audiobook of The Light Fantastic is read by Colin Morgan (Merlin; Testament of Youth; Belfast). BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning actor Bill Nighy (Love Actually; Pirates of the Caribbean; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) reads the footnotes, and Peter Serafinowicz (Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace; Shaun of the Dead) stars as the voice of Death. Featuring a new theme tune composed by James Hannigan.

'Darkness isn't the opposite of light, it is simply its absence . . . what was radiating from the book was the light that lies on the far side of darkness, the light fantastic.'

The Discworld is in danger, heading towards a seemingly inevitable collision with a malevolent red star, its magic fading. It needs a hero, and fast.

What it doesn't need is Rincewind, an inept and cowardly wizard who is still recovering from the trauma of falling off the edge of the world. Or Twoflower, the well-meaning tourist whose luggage has a mind (and legs) of its own.

Which is a shame, because that's all there is . . .

The Light Fantastic is the second book in the Wizards series, but you can listen to the Discworld novels in any order.

The first book in the Discworld series - The Colour of Magic - was published in 1983. Some elements of the Discworld universe may reflect this.

'Incredibly funny, compulsively readable' The Times

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Great Story, Mediocre Narrative

The story in itself is wonderful but unfortunately,save the voice of Rincewind (and I’m even hesitant of stating it’s a fit), is something that could be more engagingly done.

I’d like to see and hear more varied voices and thoughts and inflections of characters should Audible decide to re-release this entire series in future.

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wonderful

So wonderful to hear Sir Terry's ironic humour in each line read. I am remembering the delight at reading it the first timw

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Endearing all round

Well narrated story brimming with charm. Not let down by occasionally the occasional indulgence presented as wit.

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Pretty Damn Good

Long time Discworld reader but have never listened to any of the previous audio versions before. Really enjoyed this one. Colin is easy to listen to, Peter was amazing. Bill reading the footnotes is my only gripe.

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A very funny book

I think it’s a Really good filled with humour and a must listen for adults but this is just my opinion

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Narration deserves 6 stars

This was my first Discworld book and my first attempt at an audiobook where I wasn't already familiar with the story. As someone who struggles with processing auditory information I thought keeping up with the various characters and story arcs would be challenging but the narration was fantastic. Character voices were excellent and the pacing was perfect. Maybe not having preconceived ideas about the characters helped based on other reviews but I loved this and am looking forward to the rest of the series.

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Brilliant Story, lack luster Narraor

The Wizards of UU have always been my favourite series, it’s a pity Colin as Narrator ruins this for me.

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Wrong voice for Rincewind

Thr voice of Rincewind should not sound like a wise old wisard, he should sound like a scared and some what depressed dropout. In the original audio book Nigel Planner's Rincewind was excellent, Colin should have listened to the orginal recordings and when narrating should have stuck with this voice tone. I eventually got used to Two-Flowers voice, but still it seemed a poor fit.

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Please bring back the old narrator!

I really wish they just kept the original narrator! Its no way near as funny and some of the characters voices made me cringe.. I definitely won't be listening to anything new myself.. but I'll listen to the older ones while there still there

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