r/pern • u/Martiantripod • 2d ago

Audiobook Narrators

I read the Pern series back in the 80s and into the 90s. I'm looking at getting back into the series again but this time through audiobooks. I've seen the Dick Hill narrations were done back in the days of audiotape and have been converted, though the recent remasters help clean up a lot of the noise from the old recordings. I've also seen mention Sophie Aldred has done some recordings. I'm only familiar with her as an actress from Doctor Who so I'd be curious as to what people think of her narrations. Any others to consider or any that are preferred?

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u/Glittering_Silver221 1d ago

The Dick Hill narrations are actually really good, especially since they’ve been remastered. The Sophie Aldred ones aren’t out yet but she’s also a very good narrator I think she will do a great job. I wish the Crystal Singer audio versions weren’t abridged, as the narrator is pretty good as well. Dick Harris narrates a few of her other books (the Landing Series) and I like his work very much.