I confess to listening to the podcast of Chasing the Bard, and then buying the iPhone app to finish the last section off faster because I wanted to know what happened! So I did "read" part of it. I don't read much fantasy but was drawn by the Shakespearean link to my home country, England. Will, as portrayed by Pip, is an engaging character with depth and gifts that you really feel for in the book. I loved Sive the Shining and the Fey realm, both good and evil sides. There are battles and love, death and destruction as well as gorgeously evocative scenery across all realms. Highly recommended for fantasy fans and those who might want to dabble in the genre!