Annoying change of narrator.

What made the experience of listening to EMPEROR: The Field of Swords, Book 3 (Unabridged) the most enjoyable?

There really is nothing wrong with Paul Blake, but why OH WHY can a new narrator in an ongoing series not listen to at least a small extract of the previous books, and attempt to emulate the pronunciation of names?

Who is Octawiun? (previously the more common Ocvavian)
Who is Serwillia? (previously the more common Sevillia)
Who is Carbora? (previously pronounced Caberra)

I have no idea if Iggulden uses something other than the standard Anglicisations of these common Roman names (the first two at least), but either way, consistency is important in a series of audiobooks.

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A SUPERB TRILOGY

Gives real character to Julius and Brutus. A superb read, well narrated. Having listened to the first and second parts - now ready to start on the third.

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Sadly spoiled by narration

Echoing others, the changed pronunciation of names made it impossible for me to finish. I'll be getting the eBooks instead to finish the series.

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Why change narrator?

What kind of fool changes narrator halfway through a series? Even pronouncing the names differently. Great story, massively let down by poor narration.

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Emperor book 3

This was as good as the first book and I do think that people should give Paul Blake more credit.
I look forward to book 4 well done Conn and Paul Blake . 👍

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Narration is dreadful.

I have read all emperor book when they were first published and adored them. And wanted to experience them again so went for audio books. The first two were outstanding but the 3rd with the change in narrator is almost unbearable.
Simple things such as the changing of the pronunciation of names is so distracting and awful I can honestly say it angers me. To such a point that I find myself clenching my jaw or shouting expletives in the car (I like to listen on the commute to and from work) I am finding it very difficult to enjoy the book.
I understand the difference in the pronunciation of some words to the previous narrator due to individual dialects and patterns of speech but surely he could have kept the names the same!
The author I couldn't praise more, I love all his work and I WILL get through the next 2 books (book 5 is different narrator again) but the narration brings my review right down.

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Think of it as fiction & ignore the poor narration

Too many liberties have been taken, for example, with the facts relating to Julius and Brutus' relationship in this series, for it to be anything other than irritating for those with any interest in history. However, the story is well-written, if the audience can set aside any interest in historical accuracy and regard it as fiction with some 'real' characters interwoven. The narrator of this book, (unlike the narrator of the previous two - Glennister), is very poor. His voice is grating and he often delivers mis-timed pauses, which are both jarring and affect the listener's understanding at times.

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Great story awful narrating

I love Conn Igguldens book and have read this particular series many times but the narrating on this one was awful!

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Loved 1&2 gave up half way due to the narrator

Why ? Why change a winning combination. Why does Caesar sound like a posh public school boy? Why do all the characters sound exactly the same? Why have I given up on this book half way through?
Crap narration

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historical fiction at its finest

written by someone who did the research. performance is good and the story comes to life even while stuck in traffic

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