Friday, 21 September 2012

It's good to listen . . .

[COMPETITION CLOSED: You're welcome to post review links but the prize has gone. Comment #23 (by Mairi) won, the number chosen at random on my facebook page.]


I've been sent some copies of the Prince and King of Thorns audio books. The US version on CD (it plays fine on UK machines!)

In the US audiobooks an Englishman (James Clamp) narrates the books in a Southern (English) accent. He reads Katherine's journal in King of Thorns using a slightly softer voice. The covers are . . . interesting, with a Land That Time Forgot flavour. You can imagine Rachel Welch in a fur bikini just off screen fleeing from a stop-motion T-Rex.

In the UK audiobooks an Englishman (Joe Jameson) narrates the books in a Northern (English) accent. A lady (name unknown to me) reads Katherine's journal in a slightly Germanic accent. The covers are the same as the book covers.


Anyhow ... they can be yours! I'll even sign two stickers and slap one inside each.

All you've got to do is put in the comments (& I'll move it to a list on the page) a link to a review you have posted anywhere of any book. Ideally the link will be to a commercial site review like Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, Waterstones, etc. But it could also be a link to Goodreads (or similar) or your own blog.

Don't have any reviews up? Go write one now!

[if for any reason you can't use the comments you can email me at empire_of_thorns @ yahoo.co.uk ]

The review can be of my books, your books, or anyone else's books. It can be good, bad, or indifferent. The only real rule is that _you_ have to have written it. One entry per contestant. Every entry has an equal chance of winning. Winners drawn at the end of the month. Open internationally even though I will have to mortgage the house to raise the postage.




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28 comments:

  1. johann21 September 2012 at 06:04

    http://fantasyopinion.blogspot.com/2012/08/king-of-thorns-mark-lawrence.html

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  2. Anonymous21 September 2012 at 06:11

    Audio books, hm? I've never actually had one before! It sounds like a good a time as any to try it out. :)

    Here's my review for Fading Light, because it's one of my favorite books of the year and probably one of my best reviews.

    http://www.amazon.com/Fading-Light-Anthology-Monstrous-ebook/product-reviews/B0094IC60G/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R2Y1P24OYCEQWM

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  3. Robin Carter21 September 2012 at 06:34

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Thorns-Broken-Empire-2/product-reviews/0007439032/ref=sr_1_1_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/397130376


    And a few hundred other books ;-)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/pdp/profile/A33L2QCV1EJXEA?ie=UTF8&ref_=sv_w_h__4

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  4. claire21 September 2012 at 06:48

    hi this is my review for Michal's Window

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3IFSWVJZCNRTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_asr_Gt1LE.0FF93H4

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  5. The Reading Frenzy21 September 2012 at 06:55

    Hi Mark, I reviewed them both for RT Magazine
    here's the links
    Prince of Thorns - http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/prince-thorns
    King of Thorns - http://www.rtbookreviews.com/book-review/king-thorns

    I loved them
    Deb

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  6. WooDaddy21 September 2012 at 08:41

    I think you've seen these, but I'm down for some audiobookness!

    Prince-
    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/209294661

    King-
    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/302976497

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  7. Anonymous21 September 2012 at 10:12

    Hi Mark,

    Awesome contest!

    KoT review on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1716GV46EXVG8/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1937007472&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=

    (Shameless self-promotion of my blog) Emperor's Knife review on zcreed: http://zcreed.wordpress.com/2012/01/19/book-review-the-emporers-knife-tek-book-1-of-the-tower-and-knife-trilogy-by-mazarkis_w/

    Nate

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  8. Nathan Washor21 September 2012 at 10:14

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  9. Anonymous21 September 2012 at 11:43

    Awesome giveaway!

    Here is my review of Paul Kemp's The Hammer and The Blade. This book actually got me back into reviewing.

    http://troubledscribe.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/liam-reviews-the-hammer-and-the-blade/

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  10. BigZ733721 September 2012 at 13:06

    Here's my two reviews of your books:

    http://www.amazon.com/review/R3GACC0GLKBQ6Z/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0441020321#wasThisHelpful

    http://www.amazon.com/review/R2P3XXQQZP7K9Q/ref=cm_aya_cmt?ie=UTF8&ASIN=1937007472#wasThisHelpful

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  11. Anonymous21 September 2012 at 20:25

    oooh I like contests!

    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/244930429

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  12. chise21 September 2012 at 20:26

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  13. leopold butters21 September 2012 at 21:13

    http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12891107-king-of-thorns

    http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1223916.Star_Strike

    Hope I win!

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  14. Sam + Gem's - Big Adventure22 September 2012 at 11:56

    http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3428935-the-warded-man

    hi mark this is my book review of Peter v Brett's master piece the warded/painted man! Peter was the person that has got me itching to listen to your books through his and your tweets! if I win and enjoy them I will then buy your books and come to a book signing! the only down side to audiobook!

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  15. Kyle Radusinovich23 September 2012 at 11:13

    As tempting as it is to continue posting my loving reviews of Prince & King of Thorns, I thought I would buck the trend a little bit and post my review of a book I think is tragically unknown by most people, Riddley Walker, by Russell Hoban. Most people have never heard of the book, and everyone should read it. It's also, in my opinion, very related to Prince/King of Thorns!
    Thank you for this contest Mark, and thanks for the opportunity to share :)

    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/404187062

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    1. Anonymous29 May 2014 at 20:12

      I have just finished Prince of Thorns and couldn't help thinking of Riddley Walker. Great to see you mention it above. Both great books!

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  16. Ilse24 September 2012 at 08:23

    Here is the link to my very first review. Its on Prins der Wrake, the dutch version of Prince of thorns.

    http://www.selexyz.nl/product/9789024571277/mark-lawrence/prins-der-wrake/

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  17. Unknown26 September 2012 at 07:59

    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/411658148

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  18. Paul Weimer26 September 2012 at 08:00

    My review for King of Thorns at the Functional Nerds:

    http://functionalnerds.com/2012/08/book-received-king-of-thorns-by-mark-lawrence/

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  19. Mia26 September 2012 at 08:56

    My review for Germline by T.C.McCarthy: http://www.amazon.com/review/RHZE3OF5HARA/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

    And my review of Robert Jackson Bennett's The Troupe because it's the one and only review I've written in verse: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/291467260

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  20. Daniel Frederick26 September 2012 at 09:02

    http://www.amazon.com/review/R1NID9Q96GNKHL

    Not your book but mentions you. I have enjoyed reading your books as much as the one reviewed.

    Thanks

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  21. NebachadnezzaR29 September 2012 at 06:21

    Don't know if my review will count, as it isn't written in English, but here goes:
    http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/402309141

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  22. adam-p-reviews29 September 2012 at 07:34

    Hey Mark, I'd love to enter your competition! Here's a link to my review of Prince of Thorns on Amazon..http://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3HVJLR648GFJ2/ref=cm_cr_pr_perm?ie=UTF8&ASIN=0007423632&linkCode=&nodeID=&tag=

    And a link to the same review on blogger, hope anyone who reads them enjoys :)
    http://adam-p-reviews.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/prince-of-thorns-mark-lawrence.html

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  23. Mairi30 September 2012 at 09:00

    Well I did a review for some guys book for Shadowlocked, so that should count.. who knows I might win something ...

    http://www.shadowlocked.com/201208152743/reviews/review-king-of-thorns-by-mark-lawrence.html

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  24. Korvo30 September 2012 at 10:14

    Hello; Here is the link to my review of "Książę Cierni", the polish translation of "Prince of Thorns"; It's written in polish, so don't know if it will count:

    http://zabookowany.blogspot.com/2012/09/ksiaze-cierni-mark-lawrence-recenzja.html

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  25. Anonymous30 September 2012 at 12:21

    Hey Mark, here's my entry - a review of King of Thorns on Goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/235338810

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  26. Anonymous12 January 2013 at 15:37

    Hi Mark - I have the audiobook of Prince of Thorns and King of Thorns and they are brilliant. And the guy that reads them (Joe Jameson) is BRILLIANT. He really brings your story to life - where did you find him?? And do you know if he has recorded other books? Also, I'm pretty sure he reads the part of Katherine as well! Can't wait for Emperor

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    1. Mark Lawrence12 January 2013 at 23:34

      I'm not involved with the audiobooks so I can't claim credit for Joe. I know he's an actor who has appeared in quite a few TV productions/films, so clearly a talented fellow! I heard Katherine on the audio and assumed it was read by a woman - if it's also Joe then that's impressive!

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