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9 Responses to “Poll: Audio Books”

1. Jen
   

   17. Oct, 2009

   This made me LOL!

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2. A Casual Stroll to Mordor #08: Fall Festival Celebrations! | A Casual Stroll to Mordor
   

   18. Oct, 2009

   [...] We have done just that! Poll: Is listening to an audio book the same as “reading”? [...]

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3. Goldenstar the Hobbit - Blog Archive - A Casual Stroll to Mordor #08: Fall Festival Celebrations!
   

   18. Oct, 2009

   [...] We have done just that! Poll: Is listening to an audio book the same as “reading”? [...]

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4. Outside LOTRO: The Lord of the Rings BBC Radio Drama | A Casual Stroll to Mordor
   

   19. Oct, 2009

   [...] on me about not specifically reading the print versions of The Lord of the Rings.  In fact this week’s poll is even centered on the subject!  So in case you’re reading this rolling your eyes at yet [...]

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5. Jaxom92
   

   19. Oct, 2009

   Listening to the Lord of the Rings (unabridged) will suit you just as well as reading the book. I voted reading is reading because reading is an exercise that cannot be reproduced by listening. Slightly different take on your question, but oh well.

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6. Couillon
   

   20. Oct, 2009

   Agree with Jaxom92. You also get to hear how unfamiliar words are pronounced and besides, some AB’s have sound effects. I’ts not monotone, each chara has a different voice. It’s a different experience, not superior, but complimentary to reading. If you can’t read, by all means, listen

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7. Azz
   

   20. Oct, 2009

   I’ve read through he books twice, but now I listen to the audio books as my time is more limited. I listened to them all the way through twice in a year at work. Helps the day go by faster.

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8. Merric
   

   20. Oct, 2009

   Looks like I’m going to have some real reading ahead of me! Come on audiophiles! I know you’re out there!

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9. harperella
   

   21. Oct, 2009

   Audiobooks are different than reading, but I believe convey most of the same aspects of reading. In some ways they differ. You cannot reread a paragraph or sentence as well. Its easy to zone out and miss some bits. On the other hand, audiobooks provide advantages over reading, such as convenience and the addition of the readers voice, which can add much to a book. I often forget whether I read a book or listened to it audiobook, so my post-reading experience is much the same.

   –Harp

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