Interview for a Wizard

Masterful, I am someone who gets distracted from whats going on in stories mopst times, but the way he writes sucks me in and i cant do anything but be mezmurized by the writing style and the plot along with it! One-hundered percent recomend toanyone who needs a quick escape.

Great fun!

I am a HP Uber fan! Is this really that much of a knock off? Is it worth checking out or is it a bust?

Very boring audiobook

The author tries so hard to make his reading sound intense and dark that it comes off as a joke. It's painful to listen to, and the story wasn't that good, either. Some people say it gets better with time. But the poor reading is so distracting that I can't finish the second episode. I know writing and recording is hard, and I try to give new authors the benefit of the doubt. However, that only goes so far. Perhaps if someone were editing for him, and someone else read it, it might be worthwhile... more

The fact that the villion's name is Raven Claw made me think of Harry Potter pissed me off. And the author is very boring. I wish he had gotten someone else to do it. His narration is very repetitive and has a habit of describing ordinary things is awful. However, I have read all three novels and overall, I'd recommend it. Its a goid story for teens. He is no John Lenahan (see shadowmagic series) but it is a good story. 3 stars for good story, great plot, and developed characters.

If you can go through the first chapter, you can make it through the book. I liked the story, and if I had gotten the actual book (if there is one) I would've liked it a lot. But... The writer has a horrible accent and does a horible job voicing. His women voices are pukey. On top of that, more than other podiobooks, there is music. Not just at the beginning. Throughout the whole book, sometimes while he's speaking. Also, sometimes there are sound effects that are at least 3 times louder than th... more

The premise is ok, if it weren't for the fact it is a total rip off of Harry Potter wannabe. The author is horrible at reading his own work. The music/sound effects are distracting. Redundant in phases. Annoying with the voices. I listen to the whole book and have decided not to go on with the series.

Really enjoyed this, really enjoyed the second book, and currently enjoying the third in this brilliant trilogy. Heres hoping there will be more.

J A Areces narrates brilliantly giving each character a voice of their own.

Highly recommend this podcast if u like wizardry & magic.

The story was pretty good, though obviously a first attempt. There are Manu instances of repeated discriptions of the same thing in successive sentences, and giving the full name of the store every time was a little wearing. Character development was good, but could have been more refined. In short the story needed an editor.

The only other major thing was the reading, the author, with his too obvious accent made it hard to listen to. Someone with an American or british accent would have be... more

Yes the story is good. He should have gotten someone else to read. He is slow, emotionless and seems to me to emphasize some hispanic ethnicity. I did like the story, but only got through a couple chapters before the bleeding from my ears stopped me.

The Story line is good & has great potential, but Im having a real problem with the writer. Maybe if he had someone else read, used his background sounds and didn't say the full name of the store in every sentence...I could give more stars. Earlier reviews did say the beginning was tough so I'll chalk it up to that & keep listening...just know the beginning IS Rough.

Captivating? Definately. I couldn't stop listening to this and have done several times. J.A.Areces has you under his spell with this gripping story, the characters appear so real, wish they were (or at least the good guys). The music accompaniment is fantastic (note so self, see if they have an album). Just make sure you download the sequal, it's even better.

The first couple chapters were a bit rough, however by the fourth chapter I was really enjoying the story.

This podiobook is simply brilliant. It is over all very well written, well read and the mood sounds and music just take it one step further. J. A. Areces should be very proud as this is a book that undoubtedly holds its own in comparison with "real" audiobooks. In spite of a few grammatical errors and a few overused frases, this gets five stars. I really hope Mr Areces keeps it up, and I am looking forward to his next podiobook; The Secret Society of Seven Sorcerers.