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ianthestoryteller's review against another edition
3.0
This story was VERY unique and not at all what I expected. The narration by the voice actors was spot on and the sound quality was good. If you're looking for a fun listen and an interesting supernatural story, then you need to give this a listen.
kerrycat's review against another edition
5.0
Unfreakingbelievable.
Absolutely terrifying and fantastic - great performances all around. The music and sound effects move the story along perfectly and horrifyingly. Honestly, even after reading the graphic novel series and knowing what to expect, this scared the hell out of me. Just spectacular.
Absolutely terrifying and fantastic - great performances all around. The music and sound effects move the story along perfectly and horrifyingly. Honestly, even after reading the graphic novel series and knowing what to expect, this scared the hell out of me. Just spectacular.
blurrypetals's review against another edition
5.0
February 17, 2020
I really wanted to experience this one again after watching the new Netflix adaptation. I love the audio play to pieces, and Ian Alan Carlsen as Dodge is truly something to behold. Dodge is a character Carlsen so clearly has an immense amount of fun playing that he becomes absolutely magnetic for the entire runtime. It makes the moments he isn't around pale a little in comparison, but it would be unfair to say they are lesser than.
This is all to say that Lucas Caravaggio a.k.a. Zack Wells a.k.a. Dodge is definitely my favorite part of this story, so the fact that Dodge's role is so cut down in the new show was really disappointing. I really enjoyed the adaptation for the most part, but it definitely was missing a little flair, a little bit of that truly devious energy that comes with Dodge and his absolutely malevolent desires and tactics to get himself what he wants.
I'm just glad that, even if the Netflix adaptation doesn't do great at adapting this truly great, delightfully evil character, I've already got the perfect version right here on my Audible account.
October 18, 2018
Hot damn. I mean, hot damn. I genuinely Googled, "best Halloween audiobooks," the other night and the fact that this popped up multiple times compounded with the fact that Haley Joel Osment and Tatiana Maslany were credited narrators on this as well as the fact that it was written by Joe Hill, Stephen King's son whose work I've been meaning to check out for ages made this a near-instant buy.
Color me impressed because I don't think I have ever seen a case where a graphic novel series has been adapted from the page to just audio like this and I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a production as well put together and engineered as this. The foley, the music, the editing, the acting, every little bit of finesse and detail that went into this is absolutely mind-boggling to me. Like honestly, take any praise I gave in my review for Sadie by Courtney Summers and dial it up to 11 and that's how impressed I am by this audio play.
Not only am I really impressed with this on a technical level, but I also was really transported by the writing and acting in this. I was already sold, as I said before, with Haley Joel Osment in the cast, but the actors portraying Ty and Dodge (in his Lucas/Zack form) were also really excellent, especially Dodge. This whole story just felt a whole lot like The Spiderwick Chronicles and other such creepy, magical adventures for big kids to me and I loved it. It felt like something, barring the curse words and references to sex of course, that my mom might have read aloud to my brother and I and that childlike magic, just like the magic of the keys in Keyhouse, was really special here because it then made the more adult themes and scary shit happening to these kids that much more jarring and unsettling by contrast.
Dodge, by the way, might be one of my new all-time favorite villains. I do love my villains like The Darkling in The Grisha Trilogy that you can understand and sympathize with, but there's something novel and honestly a little delightful about a villain that's just plain evil for evil's sake every once in a while. He's murderous, selfish, merciless, takes great joy in hurting others, and there's no explanation other than he's just a fucking evil demon who wants to make people, especially the Lockes, suffer. He was just one evil SOB and I loved every minute he was on, especially in his Lucas/Zack form because of the actor who played him and how clearly he delighted in playing such an irredeemably evil character.
This was an absolutely pitch perfect, spooky Halloweentime listen and I'm so glad to finally have a hand in on this series that's so beloved by such a cult following. I'm excited to get to see all the visuals that go with this amazing audiobook when I read the graphic novels that came before it and I'm equally excited to see what happens with the upcoming Netflix adaptation.
I really wanted to experience this one again after watching the new Netflix adaptation. I love the audio play to pieces, and Ian Alan Carlsen as Dodge is truly something to behold. Dodge is a character Carlsen so clearly has an immense amount of fun playing that he becomes absolutely magnetic for the entire runtime. It makes the moments he isn't around pale a little in comparison, but it would be unfair to say they are lesser than.
This is all to say that Lucas Caravaggio a.k.a. Zack Wells a.k.a. Dodge is definitely my favorite part of this story, so the fact that Dodge's role is so cut down in the new show was really disappointing. I really enjoyed the adaptation for the most part, but it definitely was missing a little flair, a little bit of that truly devious energy that comes with Dodge and his absolutely malevolent desires and tactics to get himself what he wants.
I'm just glad that, even if the Netflix adaptation doesn't do great at adapting this truly great, delightfully evil character, I've already got the perfect version right here on my Audible account.
October 18, 2018
Hot damn. I mean, hot damn. I genuinely Googled, "best Halloween audiobooks," the other night and the fact that this popped up multiple times compounded with the fact that Haley Joel Osment and Tatiana Maslany were credited narrators on this as well as the fact that it was written by Joe Hill, Stephen King's son whose work I've been meaning to check out for ages made this a near-instant buy.
Color me impressed because I don't think I have ever seen a case where a graphic novel series has been adapted from the page to just audio like this and I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a production as well put together and engineered as this. The foley, the music, the editing, the acting, every little bit of finesse and detail that went into this is absolutely mind-boggling to me. Like honestly, take any praise I gave in my review for Sadie by Courtney Summers and dial it up to 11 and that's how impressed I am by this audio play.
Not only am I really impressed with this on a technical level, but I also was really transported by the writing and acting in this. I was already sold, as I said before, with Haley Joel Osment in the cast, but the actors portraying Ty and Dodge (in his Lucas/Zack form) were also really excellent, especially Dodge. This whole story just felt a whole lot like The Spiderwick Chronicles and other such creepy, magical adventures for big kids to me and I loved it. It felt like something, barring the curse words and references to sex of course, that my mom might have read aloud to my brother and I and that childlike magic, just like the magic of the keys in Keyhouse, was really special here because it then made the more adult themes and scary shit happening to these kids that much more jarring and unsettling by contrast.
Dodge, by the way, might be one of my new all-time favorite villains. I do love my villains like The Darkling in The Grisha Trilogy that you can understand and sympathize with, but there's something novel and honestly a little delightful about a villain that's just plain evil for evil's sake every once in a while. He's murderous, selfish, merciless, takes great joy in hurting others, and there's no explanation other than he's just a fucking evil demon who wants to make people, especially the Lockes, suffer. He was just one evil SOB and I loved every minute he was on, especially in his Lucas/Zack form because of the actor who played him and how clearly he delighted in playing such an irredeemably evil character.
This was an absolutely pitch perfect, spooky Halloweentime listen and I'm so glad to finally have a hand in on this series that's so beloved by such a cult following. I'm excited to get to see all the visuals that go with this amazing audiobook when I read the graphic novels that came before it and I'm equally excited to see what happens with the upcoming Netflix adaptation.
igeek's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this concept from start to finish. I had started reading the comic about 2 years ago on a whim and really enjoyed them, but life took over. I came back to them yesterday and I could not stop.
I don't want to give away anything so I cannot really write a review of the content. However I will give one warning, as a parent there were parts of this that were hard to read.
What I will say is that it the story was simply fantastic and well worth the read from start to finish.
I don't want to give away anything so I cannot really write a review of the content. However I will give one warning, as a parent there were parts of this that were hard to read.
What I will say is that it the story was simply fantastic and well worth the read from start to finish.
cadmanreads's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great production of the comic books and what I'm about to say is a little nitpick! It's designed to be listened on it's own however there are a few times when I dont think the translation from comic book worked as well as it should. A little more scene description would have helped.
I'd suggest listening along with the comic book. Best of both worlds.
I'd suggest listening along with the comic book. Best of both worlds.
songwind's review against another edition
5.0
Story: 5
Audio: 4
Wow, what a ride.
I hadn't read the entire comic series of Locke & Key before I started the audiobook. Thankfully, Audio Comics did very good job of translating between the two media, and I had no trouble following along.
I found the story very engaging, and the characters were complex and interesting. The fantasy elements, magical doors and keys, were well thought out and quite singular in my (extensive) experience.
I definitely recommend this to any fan of fantasy, audio dramas, or Joe Hill in general.
Content Warning: A repeated theme of the work is violence (mental and physical) against the weak, and their attempts/ability to rise above it. This includes children, animals, and the mentally disabled. It's handled well, and without a lot of gratuitous detail or glorification, but it can be pretty upsetting.
Audio: 4
Wow, what a ride.
I hadn't read the entire comic series of Locke & Key before I started the audiobook. Thankfully, Audio Comics did very good job of translating between the two media, and I had no trouble following along.
I found the story very engaging, and the characters were complex and interesting. The fantasy elements, magical doors and keys, were well thought out and quite singular in my (extensive) experience.
I definitely recommend this to any fan of fantasy, audio dramas, or Joe Hill in general.
Content Warning: A repeated theme of the work is violence (mental and physical) against the weak, and their attempts/ability to rise above it. This includes children, animals, and the mentally disabled. It's handled well, and without a lot of gratuitous detail or glorification, but it can be pretty upsetting.
theapartmentmakemake's review against another edition
4.0
In most part the book had an interesting and compelling story. Some parts were drawn out and a bit hard to follow through. Especially the beginning was difficult to get over however once through the story was enjoyable to the end.
hellishlyawkward's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great full cast drama! Kept me so immersed and entertained while I painted my living room that I barely remember actually completing the task. Now every time I see the thumbnail for Locke & Key in my Audible library it immediately makes me think I can smell Ultra Matte Emulsion in "Grey Pale".
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliantly performed with high production, this is a perfect audiobook for anyone who is or has been interested in this series. It's an incredible tale of grief, family, and imagination, and absolutely worth listening to.
The story of the Locke family is a dark and tragic one, with the death of the patriarch plunging the family into a world of mystery, hidden realms, and dark magic. Along the way, the family must grapple with grief, change, and their relationships with each other.
I love the characters. All of them are complex and distinct, with their own personal demons that they need to grapple with. There are many standouts and quite honestly, it was hard for me to pick a favorite character. The Locke family finds themselves in quite a bit of danger more often than not, so it was always tense to see how the characters endured against their many powerful enemies. This is a series that isn't afraid of pulling punches.
The creativity, emotion, and symbolism in Locke & Key's story combined with a truly excellent voice cast that pour their heart and soul into each performance elevate this among the rest. I enjoyed every second and felt my heartstrings get tugged at the end. Highly recommended for old and new fans, because this is not to be missed!
The story of the Locke family is a dark and tragic one, with the death of the patriarch plunging the family into a world of mystery, hidden realms, and dark magic. Along the way, the family must grapple with grief, change, and their relationships with each other.
I love the characters. All of them are complex and distinct, with their own personal demons that they need to grapple with. There are many standouts and quite honestly, it was hard for me to pick a favorite character. The Locke family finds themselves in quite a bit of danger more often than not, so it was always tense to see how the characters endured against their many powerful enemies. This is a series that isn't afraid of pulling punches.
The creativity, emotion, and symbolism in Locke & Key's story combined with a truly excellent voice cast that pour their heart and soul into each performance elevate this among the rest. I enjoyed every second and felt my heartstrings get tugged at the end. Highly recommended for old and new fans, because this is not to be missed!
darastar's review against another edition
5.0
First off - this is a super creepy story. I think I started reading the comics a few years ago, but they were too scary for me. But now having read the stories, I really want to go back and see the art rendering.
because it's a great story, and while I loved the full cast recording, there were also a lot of places where it was hard to tell what was going on, probably because it came from such a visual medium.
but oh, I'm glad I gave this book a go. because it made the perfect spooky October read. :)
because it's a great story, and while I loved the full cast recording, there were also a lot of places where it was hard to tell what was going on, probably because it came from such a visual medium.
but oh, I'm glad I gave this book a go. because it made the perfect spooky October read. :)