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The Trouble with Pixies
- Edinburgh Elementals, Book 1
- Narrated by: Chris Barnes
- Length: 27 mins
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Summary
A short, urban fantasy tale set in Edinburgh, Scotland. An introduction to the Edinburgh Elementals series.
Michael has just moved to Edinburgh, Scotland, to make a fresh start with his three children. While they're out exploring the city, he's relaxing with a glass of wine.
That is until a knock on the front door leads to a bizarre revelation from a strange, red-haired woman, and an encounter in the attic with some unexpected guests.
About the Series...
Giants, pixies, mermaids - all creatures confined within fairytales. But what if these being were as real as you or I? They're not that easy to spot but if you look properly you will find them.
Thanks to her different-colored eyes, Edinburgh resident, Hattie, can clearly see that goblin sitting on the park bench tripping up passers-by, or the salamander that's relaxing in the flames of next door's bonfire. As long as the creatures don't bother her, she won't bother the creatures. But if they do cause trouble, they'd better watch out...
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- Readers Together
- 01-03-15
Fun, short story
I thought this was a really fun, short story. Being only 27 minutes long it is a quick listen. Chris Barnes performance is excellent, his voice is smooth and transitions from character and narration seamlessly.
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- NS
- 15-05-14
A thoroughly enjoyable story beautifully read
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I'd recommend this book to friends who enjoy magical realism, where fantasy breaks through into the 'real' world, and also simply friends who enjoy a fun tale with lots of tension and intrigue... (what is in the attic?), with memorable characters and situation, the whole thing peppered through with lots of humour.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I loved Hattie. It's very hard, when reviewing a short story, not to give away spoilers, but she was a great combination of mystery and down-to-earth humour, which is brilliantly set against the slightly incredulous Michael.
What about Chris Barnes’s performance did you like?
Chris Barnes' voice is a joy to listen to - and his narrator accent complements the book's Scottish setting.
In this story, he not only gives distinct voices to the quite different characters, but also guides the listener through a book which has a real mixture in tone throughout the story: there are moments of tense unease as Michael starts to learn more about his new home and what may lurk within, through to moments of Pratchetesque absurdity.
Barnes handles all of these well, sensitive in his narration to the writer's words and characterisation. Thoroughly enjoyable.
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- fluffyredfox
- 23-11-15
made me LOL in a crowded room!
What made the experience of listening to The Trouble with Pixies the most enjoyable?
I think Chris Barnes accent was perfect for the story setting and humour element
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Trouble with Pixies?
the pixies hiding as hedgehogs!
Which scene did you most enjoy?
the pixies getting paint balled - not sure how Chris Barnes kept his voice so stable I was literally laughing and snorting in a crowded room
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
laugh - many times!
Any additional comments?
I am looking forward to the other two currently in this series!
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