HP audio versions

[Gary Sapp & Karen J.S. <KAREN-GARY@worldnet.att.net>]

I don't think anyone has discussed the audio versions for a while.  I
managed to get a complete set for Christmas, the UK version read by
Stephen Fry.  I received the Jim Dale version the christmas before.

Having just finished my first hearing of the Fry tapes, I was
wondering if anyone else had listened to both versions and what their
impressions/preferences are.

I used to think that books on tape sounded ridiculous but after trying
a few on long trips, they are a nice addition to my reading pleasure.
 Of course nothing takes the place (for me at least) of curling up
with a book.  However, listening to a tape while doing chores makes it
much more enjoyable and less boring.

Back to the taped versions, I find I like different things about both
actor's renditions.  I think I enjoyed hearing the variations in
wording in the UK set, revising for studying, car park for parking lot
and so on.  Fry was very droll and deliberate in his delivery whereas
Dale just got into the characters and kept on going at a faster pace.
 I could list other things but would like to hear others' impressions.


Karen

who is so glad I only have to wait until June to get Book 5 :)