Staff Recommendation - Twilight [on CD]

Twilight in Book-on-CD format

by Stephenie Meyer [Compact Disc j Meyer]

Wanting to sample the hottest YA fantasy series since Harry Potter, but realizing I didn't have time to read the thick novel, I decided to sample the recorded version of Stephenie Meyer's popular Twilight, read by Ilyana Kadushin. I was not disappointed. This adaptation manages to capture the angsty dark romantic tone of the book, while still providing a great deal of atmosphere. The relationship between Bella and Edward comes off naturally as Kadushin speaks in Bella's voice, and the Pacific Northwest scenary really feels green and vibrant. Although I might have prefered a romance story to have been told by both a male and female narrator, this was still a well-done audio version of this story, and has me looking forward to either reading or listening to the remaining volumes in the series.

[Also available in downloadable audio, print formats.][ official Twilight section on the official Stephenie Meyer web site ]

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