TROLLIN’
Tales of the World Dragon, Book 1

by D. M. Almond

Narrated by: Carl Bonebright

Production by: D. M. Almond

Exciting, Amazing, and Daring!

A childless couple takes in a baby troll and raises it with kindness, love, and compassion. Although the parents loved Kwadjo, the rest of the world didn’t. They feared him as they only knew about the stereotypical behaviors of trolls that they had learned over time from rumors and folktales. Regardless of what life threw at Kwadjo, he maintained his humanity better than most of the humans he encountered!

D. M. Almond creates a magical and detailed fantasy world of trolls, goblins, dragons, and wizards mixed with humans and kingdoms. In this magical world, Almond weaves several themes that reflect everyday occurrences in our own world – bigotry, enhancement of negative stereotypical behaviors, deceit, and hatred balanced out with good, acceptance, compassion, thoughtfulness, and trust. The characters are rich and vivid in their interaction with one another and the differing situations. As a listener, one cannot help but cheer Kwadjo onward and gasp in fear during his more trusting and naive moments that prove to be nearly deadly. Innocence is lost through several encounters and situations, and greed and lust for power are shown in its rawness. The depth of each character and their role within the story kept it moving forward and engaging.

The narrator, Carl Bonebright delivers an excellent performance! His unique voice for each character was well done as he captured the essence of each character. He spoke clearly and with rich tones, his subtle intonations and energy kept the listener on the edge of the chair in suspense.

I enjoyed the story of Kwadjo very much but for me, the rich themes within were even more rewarding. These are the main themes I saw within the story: stereotypes are always present no matter what one does to expel them, one’s ultimate dream changes with time and experience, and compassion and kindness are far more powerful than money or power. I cannot wait to experience Kwadjo’s next adventure!

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Disclaimer: This Audiobook was provided free of charge by the author, narrator, and/or publisher in exchange for a non-bias, honest review.