Hello Mr Cornwell.

Having recently discovered the delight that is The Last Kingdom series on Audible I have galloped my way through the first four in the story of Uhtred and his adventures.

 

I was absolutely devastated to find the perfectly chosen vocal chords of Jonathan Keeble had been replaced upon starting the fifth book and I am devastated to say it has completely ruined the experience for me. The new narrator lacks the character, performance and delivery of Keeble and it no longer feels like Uhtred is being brought to life.

 

Why such a drastic change in narrator, part way through the series also? And the change in how names of people and places, the lack of accents is deeply off putting after such an appropriate and colourful performance for the reading of the other novels.

 

I’m sure you have been asked this before but I’m so interested as I adore the story and the series, and I will be persevering although unfortunately it will take me longer now as I shall have to read the books myself with Mr Keeble”s portrayal of Uhtred in my head.

 

So yes, back to the point, why such a drastic change? Why did no one think for consistency about accents etc? And did the new narrator not  think at all about the character he was supposed to be reading as because it really does take away from the fantastic journey you are taking us on through the series.

 

Many thanks in advance for your response! And for the brilliant books!

Emily Bennett