Back Again, Back Again

I’ve been listening to Back Again, Back again since about half way through the story, and I kind of cannot believe that I haven’t written a review. Back Again, Back Again is the ideal form of what I like to call “The Audio Drama Novel” which is a fancy way of saying that this could fit either medium perfectly, because there’s so much emotional tone attached to each word but there’s so much lore you’ll need to listen again. That is the ideal way to experience this story though. Through the brilliant way the story has been weaved, every subsequent listen that you participate in helps to reenforce the feeling of a desperate Ilyaas clinging onto her glory days in Rhysea. The story of a prophecy child returning to earth and desperately trying to keep a memory alive takes some of the best theories about the days after a first journey to Narnia, and gives it a Tacit and palpable emotion. Grief. If for any reason, listen to this for a good few episodes and I promise you’ll be hooked like no other indie podcast in the scene.

I’m not usually a big fan of single voiced podcasts but this one is awesome! Great storytelling, intriguing and so well done.

This audio drama begins with familiar fantasy elements of alternate realms, prophecy, and unquestionably good royalty, but swiftly turns this last element on its head. This show retains all the great elements one expects from fantasy - epic fights, magic, heartfelt moments and romance - without the intrinsically good monarchy element I’ve come to disdain. Thankfully, this subversive story is very well-executed too. Eliza’s narration does the audio format justice and only gets better as the show goes on - voice inflections rich with emotion bring me into the world of Rhysea. Some clever turns of phrase brought out joyous laughter or grins, and some moments almost brought me to tears. I highly recommend this show! My only (minor) gripe with this show is that the world could be more fleshed-out but I’m hopeful that that will come with future seasons.

I love Back Again, Back Again. It’s a compelling story that has me on the edge of me seat at the end of ever episode. The voice acting is great and despite it only being a story being retold, it’s like we are really reliving the events that took place. I love the sounds effects cause they’re not overwhelming and the storyline is so compelling. You know exactly how the story ends but only the ending. You don’t know what happens in all that time and because it’s being told with commentary. You’re drawn to important details without being obviously pointing at it. Its like a footnote that slides seamlessly into the narrative as whole. I highly recommend you give this podcast a try because it’s certainly getting me back into audio dramas. I love it to bits and can’t believe I didn’t join in sooner!