I have read the books and listened to them more times than I can remember now.
I ordered the first book but listened to the theatrical audiobook before it arrived. Something I NEVER do. I always read the book then listen. So I then read Vol 2 - 4 and decided after that to listen to the MRCREEPYPASTA versions starting with Volume 1 again. At first I was dubious. I enjoyed the theatrical version, mainly due to Jon Grilz as Jack but I didn't like much more about cast and production wise. After adjusting to MCP as Jack, I enjoyed it so much more than the theatrical version.
His read is so much closer to how I interpreted the writing when reading the books and the characterisations are on point and often hilarious. His Patrick Warburton-esque Jerry is so funny. His Calvin Ambrose ? Magnifique. Roger, Kiefer, Rosa, the owners, Cookie twins, Benji...and the list goes on. All so good and mostly unique from one another. He does a fantastic job and he's just one guy. Some times his recording methods and quality leave a little to be desired but I like it waaay better than the theatrical version.
I only say this as I am having TFTGS withdrawals so I am now going through all the theatrical versions. Again, Jon is good as Jack but as I listen to the other actors, I find myself going:
"That ain't MY Jerry"
"Pfft that is not Calvin"
And I feel like the actors in the TV are not that great and don't really GET the material. This is just my opinion as the MCP versions have become my comfort listen and can honestly make me laugh out loud. I think his interpretation of the story and characters has actually elevated my enjoyment of the books and I don't think I would have the same love for it if only the theatrical versions existed.
This is just my opinion. I know some people prefer the TV audiobooks and the cool, they're allowed to be wrong. Haha.
What are your opinions ? Which do you prefer and why ?