audiobooks us vs. uk - dale vs fry

[dr1ft81]

No: HPFGUIDX 111674

Gina:
> I live in the US so I have previously only listened to the Jim 
> Dale versions. Could someone tell me if they think one is better 
> than the other and what the differences are? I am sure the wording
> is different but what about accents and general mood of the book? 


I've heard, and have, both audio sets and here is how I would describe
the difference: Dale bores me.  When listening to Dale, my attention
always wavers.  But Fry keeps my attention and does the voices well. 
His Hagrid is brilliant (think Robbie Coltrane).  I can't make a
similar judgement on Dale because I can't stand to listen long enough.
 I've seen a discussion on the HP newsgroup where most people liked
Dale, though, and said something like "Fry gives you a relaxing
reading; Dale gives you an all out performance."

Check out http://www.bbcshop.com/invt/1855496801 for a clip of Fry
reading.

"dr1ft81"