Gods and Warriors

De: Michelle Paver

Narrado por: Toby Stephens

The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of Gods and Warriors, the first in Michelle Paver’s breath-taking new adventure series set in the Greek Bronze Age. Read by the actor Toby Stephens.

From a time of myths and ancient magic will come the legend of the lost city of Atlantis, tales of gods and warriors - and the rise of a hero? His sister is missing. His dog has been killed. High in the Greek mountains, Hylas is running for his life. The mysterious black warriors want Hylas dead. So begins his quest across land and sea with only a girl and a dolphin by his side. But the warriors are relentless.

Why are they hunting Hylas - and how will he survive? Perfect for fans of epic, action-packed adventures from Pirates of the Caribbean to The Lord of the Rings. Don’t miss this brand new series from the internationally acclaimed Michelle Paver, author of Wolf Brother.

©2012 Michelle Paver (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Well-paced story for kids; fantastic reader

I'm a big Toby Stephens fan, so picked this because he is the reader. But I found I liked the story, too, which is set in a fantastical ancient world which may or may not be prehistoric Britain.
Michelle Paver is a popular British children's writer and this marks the start of a new series for her.
The plot zips along apace, with many cliff-hangers, figurative and literal. Altogether an entertaining read. I'll be looking for the sequels.

Not something I'd ordinarily read...

Okay, I'll admit it: I only got this because Toby narrated it. But I ended up really liking the story! It's not what I expected. I expected something history-based, but Gods and Warriors is actually a really fun adventure with a bit of the supernatural thrown in. I was really invested in the characters and there are some great twists.

I'm definitely going to read the rest of the series. (I just picked up book 2 from the library!) Hopefully someday Toby will narrate them too.

great adventure

great book for both young and old. fun adventure, loved it, was over too soon

Why Should the Kids Have All the Fun?

What made the experience of listening to Gods and Warriors the most enjoyable?

Written with adolescents in mind, I came to this recording for the always rewarding voice of Toby Stephens. But I was soon drawn into the magical ancient world of the Greek Isles and the surrounding tribal nations. How refreshing to find, along with the strong young runaway boy, a brave, resourceful girl fully realized and not just an afterthought. Stephens did a masterful job of getting the many voices just right. This can be a fatal flaw if the narrator's rendition of that soft, higher register girl squeaks rather than speaks. Oh and the distinctive personalities of thinking animals. I loved being part of a dolphin pod for a while. The other pleasure was in the delivery of the action itself. Not once did I detect a condescending note. But no amount of vocal mastery could overcome what could have been a ho-hum adventure tale. Paver's writing was graphic, exciting, suspenseful and satisfying. I look forward with pleasure to more in this series.

A Fantastic Story

Just a few sentences into the first chapter and you are completely immersed into Paver's ancient world. Hylas and Pira are great characters. Can't wait to read the next book!