Having wrapped up the available Finishing School books I was trying to find something to get with my credit that Angel might like. It just so happened that the Audie Awards nominees were up. As I was perusing them I came across The Hero's Guide to Being an Outlaw, read by a favorite narrator of mine, Bronson Pinchot. I read the description, then went and looked at the first and second books in the series and thought it look interesting. I am here to say that not only was it interesting but it is fantastic! Bronson Pinchot is an amazing reader and does a fantastic job with each of the characters, even narrating goblins correctly (i.e. goblins sound like they have a mouth full of gelatin and that sounded about right). Angel hasn't used her credit yet and I'm trying to convince her to pick up the second book in the series with it, but I've been unsuccessful so far. Here is a link to the Audible page for the book. I'm looking forward to sharing Bronson's Pinchot's performance with my kids when they get just a little older.
Plot: You've heard how Prince Charming rescued Snow White, kissed Sleeping Beauty, saved Rapunzel, and won the heart of Cinderella. What you may not know is that Prince Charming is just what those idiot bards called the four separate princes who actually did those things. Prince Frederic, Prince Gustav, Prince Liam, and Prince Duncan all rather dislike being a Prince Charming. They all have their different reasons, but the fact of the matter is that they have this in common. It's those blasted bards' fault that no one knows the real them. However, when someone begins kidnapping the bards with horrible and malicious murder on their mind someone has to save the day. So, it is up to the imperfect but determined League of Princes [Charming] to do it.
Plot: You've heard how Prince Charming rescued Snow White, kissed Sleeping Beauty, saved Rapunzel, and won the heart of Cinderella. What you may not know is that Prince Charming is just what those idiot bards called the four separate princes who actually did those things. Prince Frederic, Prince Gustav, Prince Liam, and Prince Duncan all rather dislike being a Prince Charming. They all have their different reasons, but the fact of the matter is that they have this in common. It's those blasted bards' fault that no one knows the real them. However, when someone begins kidnapping the bards with horrible and malicious murder on their mind someone has to save the day. So, it is up to the imperfect but determined League of Princes [Charming] to do it.
My personal favorites: Hands down one of the best performances I have ever heard. In addition to the great voice the story was a lot of fun. It felt like a middle grade book with twenty-something year old characters (with the exception of the bandit king), but it didn't feel awkward or out of place. The writing was clean and pacing was great. I liked the way the princes were able to get their differing abilities in order and the pay off. There were funny parts and stand up and cheer parts. The princesses were awesome as well. They were strong without the men being week. Everyone was competent in their own way, even Duncan and Fredric.
Considerations: I have no difficulty in recommending this book to anyone. I think my seven-year old would enjoy listening to it, but I might be a little over eager.
I'm already planning on re-listening to it soon (probably while waiting for my next credit). I also can't wait for my own "princes charming" (ages five years and six months) can listen to it. It was fantstic and I can't wait to listen to the others. The total length was just over nine hours.
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