There are only a few books that I’ve experienced both ways. I’m wondering if this is an area for exploration.

  • eightpix@lemmy.worldOP
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    4 months ago

    I’ll start:

    Cover for Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy, fair use image from Wikipedia.  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Stella_Maris_(Cormac_McCarthy).png#mw-jump-to-license

    My fortunes converged with Stella Maris by Cormac McCarthy. My reading of the physical copy was first, and the book sung.

    Then, on opening the audiobook, the two actors really captured the cat-and-mouse interaction — each thinking the other is the prey — with such clarity and perfect tone. It was amazing.

    • W.itjust.works@sh.itjust.works
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      4 months ago

      If you’ve happened to read a fair amount of Cormac McCarthy would you suggest I read Stella Maris or Blood Meridian first? Cheers!!