They are literally just labeled 'Track 1', 'Track 2', etc. They couldn't even be bothered to title the tracks properly. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? Nothing transports you out of an immersive story faster than a computer-voiced public service announcement about the technological ineptitude of the publisher jammed in between the chapters.Īnd, speaking of chapters, for my $35 they couldn't be bothered to split the audio up by chapter (it's broken into arbitrary 'tracks'). They also felt the need to explain this with an audio track inserted right in the middle of the book. Apparently Audible takes the liberty of separating the audiobook into multiple parts to 'help it download faster' (a ridiculous justification for something that was released in 2015). Just no.īut that pales in comparison to how obnoxious the plugs in the middle of this book are.

Do they really think I just payed a premium price to hear that the book I know and love is 'brought to me by Audible'? No. ADS! It's hard to describe the degree to which I hate whoever decided that adding a plug for Audible at the beginning of the book was a good idea.

I cannot believe that this, the official audiobook on iTunes/iBooks sanctioned by Rowling herself, that costs almost $35, has ads. Horrified at the thoughtlessness with which this audiobook was published. That being said, this audio product is a disgrace to the format. I was thrilled when I found out I could finally get a proper digital copy. I've listened to the cassette version more times than I can count. The only thing better than reading it is listening to the stunning performance by Jim Dale.

Wonderful audiobook ruined by ads and lazinessįirst and foremost: I absolutely love this book.

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