Second Hand Curses
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Established Profile
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When your fairy godmother threatens to enslave you with a curse - when a malevolent piper solves your rat problem but steals your children - when you seek revenge on the prince who turned you into a frog - who can you turn to in your hour of need? The band of scoundrels known far and wide as the Bastard Champions - the swashbuckling trio who travel a world of legend, seeking adventure and righting wrongs - as long as there's enough gold to be earned. They are Jack, the seemingly unkillable leader whose ever-present grin belies a dark past; Marie, who fights with fury but battles more fiercely to control the beast within; and Frank, the master of logistics, whose cloak hides horrific scars that are far more than skin-deep.
Evidence Confidence
Why this matters →- The book itself is well identified and supported across independent sources.
- We have information tied to this exact recording or edition.
- We have narrator-specific context, but not enough performance detail to characterize this recording.
We have a useful picture of the audiobook, though some listening and edition-specific details are still becoming clearer.
Evidence Snapshot i
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Supporting sources 12
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Source groups 5
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Networks 17
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What the Evidence Adds
Useful context the synopsis doesn’t cover — patterns that may help you decide whether this book is your kind of read or listen.
Humor
Humor is a meaningful part of the book’s personality and helps shape how the story lands.
Built from 142 retained source records across 6 independent discussions and 6 source networks.
Narrator Experience
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Evidence behind this section
Counts describe support for this narrator/recording, not a quality score.Why we describe the performance this way
We use evidence tied specifically to this recording. Repeated observations across independent sources carry more weight than isolated comments. Narrator background and career recognition can add useful context, but they do not determine how this performance is described.
Narrator recognition & background
- Scott Aiello appears on at least 3 other verified audiobook editions in our catalog.
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What the Story Feels Like
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This is the emotional atmosphere readers most often encounter in the story — the mood you are likely to spend the most time in.
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What this means
The attention demand looks moderate: some focus helps, but it should not require constant concentration.
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What this means for you: The story’s overall tone is humorous, which shapes the mood more than any single plot detail.
Built from the book and story evidence that speaks directly to these traits; it does not describe an unverified recording.
Reader Themes
How themes are identified
Public reaction is strongly favorable toward the writing and entertainment value, with recurring appreciation for the humor, creative reworking of fairy tales, and darker intensity. Audiobook praise is also positive, though less broadly developed than the story-level response.
Evidence sources for these themes
Based on themes repeated across 41 independent discussions and 17 source networks.
Where Readers Agree
The strongest agreement centers on writing and story quality and humor and banter. The leading theme appears across 6 independent discussions and 6 source networks, which makes it more than a one-off reaction. Darkly intense tone and originality also recur, adding useful secondary context to why the book works for people who respond to it. Story quality appears less often, so it reads more like a supporting note than the main point of agreement.
The strongest theme is independently supported across 6 discussions and 6 source networks.
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Is This Right for You?
Story and reader-fit guidance remains useful here. Recording-specific claims are limited to evidence matched to this exact edition.
You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- Readers who enjoy dark fairy-tale retellings and comic fantasy quests
- Listeners who like flawed, morally complicated heroes
- Fans of humorous banter mixed with intense stakes
- People seeking an accessible, theatrical fantasy audiobook
It might not be the best fit if…
- Readers looking for gentle, purely wholesome fairy tales
- Listeners who need detailed pacing, content, or character-voice guidance before starting
- Those seeking heavily researched realism rather than inventive legend and fantasy
- If narration style is important to you, use the verified sample above alongside the edition-matched performance evidence.
Our Take
Second Hand Curses should suit listeners who enjoy clever revisions of familiar fairy tales, lively banter, and fantasy that can turn from wholesome to dark without losing its sense of fun. Public reaction is especially positive about the writing, with humor and originality also recurring. The recording has encouraging theatrical-performance praise, but the available material does not support a detailed profile of pacing, character differentiation, or Scott Aiello’s individual delivery.
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- Runtime
- 9 hours
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Publisher
- Audible Originals
- Audiobook release date
- November 21, 2017
- Language
- English
- ASIN
- B074XHGCWJ
Before You Listen
- Expect a broad recommendation rather than a detailed guide to pacing or content warnings.
Why You Can Trust This Recommendation
- Identity and edition signals are checked separately
- Independent discussions and source networks are counted distinctly
- Narration claims require edition- or narrator-specific support
- Unsupported information is withheld instead of displayed as a zero score
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FAQ
Is this audiobook presented as a full-cast production?
The recording features Scott Aiello, Marc Vietor, and Tavia Gilbert, and professional commentary describes its presentation as theatrical. The available material does not establish the exact division of roles or whether every character receives a distinct voice.
How much attention does the story require?
Available reader commentary describes the audiobook as easy to follow, but there is not enough detailed information to characterize its pacing or concentration demands more precisely.
What kind of tone should I expect?
The story is repeatedly associated with a funny yet intense mood, with a darker edge alongside its playful fairy-tale reimagining.
Is this a good choice for someone new to audiobooks?
One listener specifically considered it a strong introduction because the presentation was easy to follow and entertaining. That is an individual recommendation rather than a broad guarantee, but it may appeal if you want an accessible fantasy production.
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