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The Wonderland Collection (Seasons Edition -- Summer)

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Alice is my favorite childhood heroine. Through the Looking Glass is my favorite story ever. Add to that my weak spot for an English accent and that makes this a perfect audiobook for me. The narration brings the stories to life in a way that made me smile as Alice worked her way through the tales, meeting the array of curiouser and curiouser characters. Simon Bubb's reading was clear and a joy to listen to.

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I will admit that for some reason I was hoping for a female narrator for my beloved Alice, but Simmons Bubb quickly won me over with his soft dialect and careful inflection between each of the voices. I enjoyed getting lost in Wonderland with him.

Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are quite silly, odd, mad little stories. These were both rereads and I notice and appreciate something new each time. A Tangled Tale was a new story for me and even more odd!

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Fantastic collection - very well read and was easy to listen to. I would definitely listen to more books with this narrator!

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Oh, I love Alice! I first read it in school and have come back to it several times over the years. I really loved the narration. I am glad that the narrator is British -- I don't think I could listen to it otherwise! The voice reminded me of Jim Dale or Stephen Fry, so that's a really high compliment.

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3.25*

**Thank you so much to Netgalley for sending me the audiobook for review.

Alice in Wonderland: 3.5/5
Through the Looking Glass: 4/5
A Tangled Tale: 2/5
“But if I’m not the same, the next question is ‘Who in the world am I?’ Ah, that’s the great puzzle!”

The entire Wonderland Collection is extremely odd and due to the sheer oddity of it, I found myself unsure of how much I enjoyed it. Nonetheless, I found, especially with Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, that I was able to glean some beautiful life lessons from it and certain characters truly impacted me, such as the White Queen. It was in the sheer oddity of it where I was able to find these wonderful lessons and I truly appreciated it.


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However, with A Tangled Tale, I found myself to be utterly confused. Where, in Through the Looking Glass I found the oddness of the novel to be growing on me, I disliked how strange A Tangled Tale seemed to be. It seemed forgettable to me and the only character which held my attention was the old man.

Nonetheless, despite my like and dislike for some of the stories, the audiobook was done wonderfully. The narration, done by Simon Bubb, was amazing. He was able to depict Wonderland in such a way that I found myself thinking I was there. He crafted the novel wonderfully, bringing it to life with the amazing way he portrayed each of the voices and described the events that were unfolding. Due to this, I found the minutes to fly by while I was reading/listening, getting lost in Wonderland.

Overall, I enjoyed this story. I would love to re-read it at some point to delve deeper into certain meanings and to revisit all the unique elements. This story truly has something for everyone. Although the story itself is one that I’m not sure I love, the audiobook is definitely something that people can appreciate, whether it’s your first time reading Alice in Wonderland or if it’s an old-time favourite.

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This has always been one of my favorite and I really love the narrator and the narration. They didn't give me much to listen to,maybe later,I guess...The rabbit,and everything and everyone that is in this fantastic story! I think anyone hasn't heard it read to them or read themselves! I' m late,I'm late for a very important date!! Received this partial audio from Net Gallery!!

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As always Wonderland is a whimsical adventure. Simon Bubb’s narration is clear and a touch of English accent sounds just like Ringo Star narrative of Tomas the Tank Engine.

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This classic collection was the perfect escape during these turbulent times. It was so nostalgic listening to this as I enjoyed a hot, summer day. I will probably be listening to this again when I need another escape, as the story is read so beautifully.

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The Wonderland Collection by Lewis Carroll is a classic for a reason. Not only a fun read for children, but a meaningful one for adults. Every time I read these books, I discover new factoids about life and myself. The audiobook narrated by Simon Bubb is a great way to engage in this timeless classic. This collection contains Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass, and A Tangled Tale. I highly recommend this to everyone looking to escape their world and uncover the joy of Wonderland!
I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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