Good books ruined by bad readers

Just voicing frustration about books I’ve looked forward to that have been difficult to listen to because of bad reading.

Golden Compass - This was so bad I actually returned the purchase. It was unlistenable imo.

Ring Shout - the characters are all southern and the reader is not, so it’s an exaggerated unnatural speaking voice.

Neuromancer - Such bizarre characters, I’m sure it’s a difficult read, but I have trouble paying attention when it’s so flat.

So! Shout out to the many fantastic and talented readers that bring these stories to life for us.