The audiobook format has transformed the reading experience, particularly for complex, lengthy novels like J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix . The Spanish translation, Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix , narrated by Carlos Ponce (for the Latin American edition) or often by Leonor Watling (for the Spain edition, depending on the version), offers a unique case study in how vocal performance shapes character identity, emotional pacing, and listener immersion. This paper analyzes how the audiobook navigates the novel’s darker themes—Harry’s trauma, adolescent rage, and loss—through paralinguistic elements such as tone, rhythm, and character differentiation.
Narrative Voice and Emotional Resonance: An Analysis of the Spanish Audiobook of Harry Potter y la Orden del Fénix audiolibro de harry potter y la orden del fenix