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The False Prince
- Narrated by: Charlie McWade
- Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins
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Publisher's Summary
In a discontented kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the court, devises a cunning plan to find an impersonator of the king's long-lost son and install him as a puppet prince. Four orphans are recruited to compete for the role, including a defiant boy named Sage. Sage knows that Conner's motives are more than questionable, yet his life balances on a sword's point - he must be chosen to play the prince or he will certainly be killed. But Sage's rivals have their own agendas as well.
As Sage moves from a rundown orphanage to Conner's sumptuous palace, layer upon layer of treachery and deceit unfold, until finally a truth is revealed that, in the end, may very well prove more dangerous than all of the lies taken together.
An extraordinary adventure filled with danger and action, lies and deadly truths that will have listeners clinging to the edges of their seats.
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- Middle School Teacher
- 08-13-12
Best read of the summer!
I teach middle school, and I use summers to catch up on what's hot in adolescent fiction. I spent a lot of time this summer with books in the "Hunger Games" vein, but this one was a welcome change of pace. This is my favorite kind of book--driven by fascinating characters with complex motives. It also has a well-crafted plot and intriguing politics that left me hungry for the sequel. It reminds me in all the best ways of Megan Whalen Turner's "Thief" series, but is not derivative of that. It involves a "Prince and Pauper" scheme to usurp the throne of a completely believable fictional kingdom, but layers of secrets and plot twists keep the story consistently engaging. The main character has a compelling mixture of strengths and weaknesses, and the more the reader knows, the more he/she can identify with him.
The reading was fabulous--perfect for the characters. I listened on a long drive and was completely lost in the book.
The False Prince will be among my top recommendations to my students, but it was certainly no chore to read it. I hope there's another Nielsen/McWade treasure out by next summer!
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- Abby
- 03-29-13
Loved the story, didn't care for the narrator
This is an exciting story that, for me, overcame a so-so narrator. The middle is a bit slow, but the twists and turns at the end more than make up for it. I didn't care for Charlie McWade as the voice of Sage. He tried valiantly to voice the characters, but accents sometimes slipped a bit and I couldn't tell any of the three boys apart. I'll be reading the second book in print.
6 people found this helpful
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- Rachelle
- 01-17-13
Completely enjoyed!
What did you love best about The False Prince?
Sage, the main character is well written, a bit sassy with a lot of heart.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Sage. He's the narrator. He gets himself into scrapes because of his stubborn streak. Reminds me of people I know.
Which scene was your favorite?
Can't pick. It's just not possible for me.
Any additional comments?
This is a great book for younger readers, although I am a mom in my 30's and loved it. No swearing, no sensuality, very little violence. The violence that it does contain is not graphic. I enjoyed Charlie McWade's narration.
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- Letitia
- 05-14-12
Excellent Novel
I had been waiting for False Prince to come out for months, and eagerly snatched up my audio copy. The book is a wonderful listen/read and goes at a good pace, especially later on. At first it may be a bit slow because of the "training" but once you get past the first bit of that, then interesting things begin to happen, several of them were small enough that I didn't realize they were of import until later in the book when it came out. I want to listen again so that I can see what else I may have missed.
Overall I give this book a 4 star because it was a good first impression. I may re-rate once I go through it again.
The book is clean, no sex, no profanity, some violence, there is always some level of that in any adventure story, boys are whipped, stabbed, shot, threatened, etc. This book is safe for 12 and up, possibly younger as long as your child can handle the death of a secondary character or two. Nothing is graphic (ie: blood spilling every where, etc)
If you enjoy this book I recommend the very similar False Princess. Another great read/listen.
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- Catholic Mom
- 03-03-20
Amazing
It gives you a sense of mystery and the crazy world of Carthia! I think I have listened to this book and the other ones in the series too much to count. It feels like you are watching a movie of this! The narration is also soo fun because it gives a feeling of Jargon’s playfulness! Overall it is an amazing book, great for all ages!
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- Dantri Stark
- 03-13-15
Loved this book!!
I absolutely loved this book! At first, I wasn't sure if I would enjoy it based on the premise, but it had so many good reviews I thought I'd give it a chance! I am so glad I did! It is well written and well narrated! The main characters are interesting and the plot definitely pulls you in!
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- Kid at Heart
- 07-30-21
Pretty good
Fairly entertaining, though I saw the twist coming way in advance. Enjoyable but probably won’t bother with the rest in the series. I’m middle aged, if I were in middle school I would love it.
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- ArmyWifeyMommy
- 12-15-16
Great Idea poorly executed
I bought this book based on the excellent reviews it received. The author has a great story concept and I really wanted to love this book, but it was poorly written. If she has narrated this story in 3rd person I think it would have improved the story a great deal, however she wrote it in First person, and did it very poorly.
I was very disappointed in the writing. This would have been a good first draft. It needs refinement to be a great novel.
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- Heather Wells
- 02-26-16
VERY good read.
Where does The False Prince rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Definitely near the top.
What other book might you compare The False Prince to and why?
Well, the Prince and the Pauper, for obvious reasons, but you might want to compare it to the King Arthur story as well.
Which scene was your favorite?
The scene where Sage stabs a man to death. Oddly enough, it was the books serious take on death and hurting others that really drew me in. That, and the intricate storyline.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Sure.
Any additional comments?
Hope there's a sequel. My kids (10 and 12) really want to know what happens next.
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- McFitz
- 02-04-16
Great story, not helped by the narrator
I enjoyed the story of the orphan boy reluctantly training to be a prince. It's classic young-adult fantasy, complete with bad guys, swords, and a kingdom in need of saving. However, I didn't enjoy the narration as much. I think the timing was off and he was trying too hard. He did well to differentiate between characters, although some of his accents were annoying.
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- Judith Eastaugh
- 10-06-13
Quite simply, Superb
Sage was brilliant, the right amount af angsty and genuine to make him a memorable and original narrator (and also making me love him). The plot was fast-paced, clever and brilliant. Even though I did guess the plot twist, it still was an extremely enjoyable listen (Charlie McWade has the perfect voice for Sage) and a book that I'd recommend for everyone.