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The Strange Land Trilogy
- The McGunnegal Chronicles, Books 1 to 3
- Narrado por: Jannie Meisberger
- Duración: 36 h y 17 m
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The McGunnegals are all strange, and it has been that way for generations. They are too strong, or too fast, or too smart, and odd things happen when they are around. The neighbors say they are witches or devils, or have been snatched by changelings. Mothers hold their children close when they walk by, fearing they might catch the McGunnegal strangeness.
But when a doorway to the world of the Others is found in their great grandfather's potato cellar, two of the children fall through, and find themselves in a land where all of their strangeness will be needed to rescue its people from the dark things that have enslaved it.
There they also discover why they are so different, and also what it means to be truly human.
The Strange Land Trilogy is a compilation of the first three books in The McGunnegal Chronicles series, including Into a Strange Land, Taming the Goblin, and The Witch and the Waking Tree.
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- 04-01-24
Imaginative “page turner”!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book series. While there have been many books with witches, dwarfs, fairies and others and battles of good and evil, the author makes you think about the grey areas of good and evil in a refreshing way. At times the story is a bit expansive in scope with the author taking on multiple story lines, but the reader is able to follow the narrative looking forward to what is next. It is well written with the right amount of detailed description to let your imagination guide you through the characters and scenes.
I had the opportunity to meet the author and he told me the story line emerged from bed time stories he told his children. It certainly reads like that kind of story full of imagination set in a difficult time in Ireland. I’d recommend you give this listen.
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- Austin
- 03-13-19
Exceedingly difficult to pause!
We are introduced to the McGunnegal family as they endure the potato blight spreading in Ireland. It is a difficult time where many people are starving and some in their community disappear. Mr. McGunnegal, whose wife disappeared, is sending his children to a boarding school out of the country. He funded their education with a loan that could cause him to lose the farm, but he will stop at nothing to protect his children.
Soon the children get separated and the story follows the McGunnegals as they struggle to reunite and right the wrongs they find during their unique journeys. Colleen and her cousin, Frederick, fall through a portal into a world where magical beings live and they are certain Colleen's mother is there too. Angus, Bran, Bibb, and Henny travel to the boarding school where they meet Professor McPherson who has many secrets but is willing to help them.
This book devotes around 15 chapters wrapping up all of the different plot points. Each one of those chapters was incredible. I was laughing out loud, moved to tears, and pumping my fist in the air as those chapters unfolded. I really loved this book and its satisfying end.
Jannie Meisberger's narration was excellent. It seemed to help me continue to listen carefully to the first few chapters when the story was not yet engaging on its own. She gave voice to so many interesting characters and did it well, like when she communicated the sweet innocence in Henny, the earnestness of Colleen and the delightfully mysterious Oracle. Oh, and how I loved how she voiced Oracle's unintelligible words. It was so funny, so very funny! I only have two complaints with this book, the slow beginning and that the author did not write more parts with Oracle's adorable gibberish so that Jannie could make me laugh even more.
I received a copy of this book per my request in exchange for an honest review.
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- 04-11-19
A Very Long Effort
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. First, it is very long, 36 hours is a lot of listening time. That can be a good or bad thing. The story line is interesting, but it really didn't keep my interest and attention all of the time.
Some of it is pretty predictable, following the usual fantasy tropes. I didn't feel very engaged with the characters, more like I was watching something happen to strangers.
The spin on Irish legend is interesting, but seems to be freely interpreted and changed to fit the story.
Comparisons to the Narnia books by C.S. Lewis are not off base, but there is no allegory here as well as less depth. There are a lot of platitudes like trust yourself which doesn't really give any substantial advice or assistance to the character.
There is nothing offensive or problematic for children here, but the length might exhaust them. As an adult story, it just didn't quite make the grade.
Janie Meisberger does a good job of narration and I admire her endurance.
I was given this free audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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- Chris D. Jones
- 04-10-19
A very uneven listen
First admission, I am rating this after only listening to the first book in the trilogy.
Second admission, I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
The beginning of this book was very slow and I was driving a long trip and got bored with it. I kept with it though and it got much better. It even gave off a Narnia feel. Then near the end of the first book every "person" they met was a lesson to be learned by the children. It became too much. Narnia was never this preachy. Add that to the fact that the McGunnegals were perfect saints and the only interesting character who seemed real was the cousin. He had flaws and grew as the story went on. Everyone else was perfect or evil.
The narrator was mostly good, but that cousin I mentioned? He's a 14 year old boy and randomly had the same voice as an 8 year old girl. That got confusing.
I may eventually dive back in and finish the trilogy. I will update the review then, but can't make myself push through right now.
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- Margaret
- 03-13-19
Epic- with refreshing take on fairytale characters
This is the first book I’ve read/listened to by this author and I would listen to another right now! I can’t wait to listen to more in this series. Many characters of legend are in these books. Some are of Irish folklore and some from other cultures. I love how they have been interpreted and seamlessly incorporated into this epic tale. I can imagine anyone from preteen and above thoroughly enjoying this series.
It takes a while until we get an understanding of how these kids are different.It’s not really until they are around their cousin and there is a comparison. The story takes place during the potato famine. With their mother missing, their father accepts a risky offer (in which they could loose their farm) and allows their well-to-do aunt/uncle to take them to Wales and place them in a boarding school. The uncle is conniving and wants to get his hands on the farm.
As they are about to leave for Wales, Colleen sneaks off the ship and their cousin Frederick follows her. Accidentally, they pass through to the world of the Little People. Here they learns clues to the fate of her mother and the dire situation of the people in this land.
Meanwhile, the other McGunnegal children make their way to the school. Whilst there, they learn more about the strange things going on in the bog near their farm and about why they are different. By happy coincidence they find a person familiar with these strange things. He becomes a great ally, but also has many secrets.
Back on the farm, their father also becomes somewhat enlightened to the strange goings on.
Eventually, all these story threads mingle and converge, and the story becomes richer and more wonderful. There are also many fantastic characters in the land of the Little People whom play a large role.
This is the first book I’ve listened to by this narrator ( Jannie Meisberger ) and I would listen to another- definitely! She’d narrated the book so well (with great expression and personality) that along with the fantastic story, she helped me get swept up in the book. When I was done listening to the book, I did not have visions of a narrator in my head, but instead visions of the characters.
There are no explicit sex scenes, excessive violence or swearing.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and voluntarily left this unbiased review.
Please feel free to comment on whether you found my review helpful.
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- Tracie Poling
- 03-12-19
Wonderful and original
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Wow. Not what I was expecting. A fantastic combination of genres. We had history, fantasy, mythology, space, all wrapped up with a Christian bow.
This story may be intended for a younger audience, but as a 40 something sci-fi, fantasy loving Christian I have to say it was a great listen. Lots of lessons we all can stand to learn. Please don’t be afraid if you’re not a believer, there’s plenty of action and adventure for all.
The narrator is also fantastic. This was my first audiobook with her as narrator, but won’t be the last.
Thank you very much for the privilege to listen to you books.
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- Layla
- 04-09-19
Fantasy
This is suitable for all especially for pre teens.
I love the world building and the characters, I would highly recommend it.
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- Sarah Kurasz
- 03-06-19
A Trip Back to Story Time
After finishing Anna Karenina, I was going to treat myself with something short and easy. I wound up picking up this trilogy instead. Boy am I glad I did. It reminded me why child me loved fantasy in the first place. My only regret is that I don't have any kids to share this wonderful series with.
The narrator did a wonderful job. It was like being in kindergarten story time all over again. She did distinct voices for all the characters without becoming ridiculous or exaggerated.
The story was exciting and engaging. It reminded me of Song of the Sea (probably because of all the Irish lore) and Chronicles of Narnia. The characters were exciting and grew as the story went along. I got my heart stolen by a goblin, which was unexpected. Basically, I can't recommend this series enough .
I was given this book for free at my request in exchange for a fair review.
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- Digital Rogue
- 02-26-19
Epic Irish Story
An epic tale of children trying to make their ways in the worlds of magic and reality reminiscent of the books by C.S. Lewis.
Jeannie Meisberger does a great job if narrating the story as if she were telling it in front of fireplace to entertain those who would listen.
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- Jayde
- 03-18-19
Memories of Narnia
This is the first three books in The McGunnegal Chronicles however it truly is one story complete in the trilogy but ready for more to come.
Throughout this story I was reminded of the Narnia series by C.S. Lewis. There are many differences and this is a unique story but the story line resembles something from that series. Also the reading level or audience is about that level as well. I would not be afraid to let my 11 year old daughter listen to this if she were interested in such stories.
The narration was first rate and definitely added to the enjoyment of this story.
Can't wait for more. I enjoyed it that much.
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