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The Starless Sea
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman, full cast
- Length: 18 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 7,020
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,291
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6,287
Zachary Ezra Rawlins is a graduate student in Vermont when he discovers a mysterious book hidden in the stacks. As he turns the pages, entranced by tales of lovelorn prisoners, key collectors, and nameless acolytes, he reads something strange: a story from his own childhood. Bewildered by this inexplicable book and desperate to make sense of how his own life came to be recorded, Zachary uncovers a series of clues - a bee, a key, and a sword.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Just couldn't make it
- By Richard E. on 11-23-19
- The Starless Sea
- A Novel
- By: Erin Morgenstern
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman, full cast
A Story in a Story About Stories
Reviewed: 12-17-19
Before reading this, it is important to know that it is a very stylized piece of art. Not everyone who looks at it will understand it, and not everyone who understands it will like it. This being said, I found the experience to be mystifying and amazing. The author definitely captures a magical feeling of being "lost" within a story, wrapping several parts of the story in layered metaphors, and often times making the reader feel as lost as the characters themselves.
The Starless Sea is an experience of a story, and like many stories about literature, it plays with the idea of storytelling. This creative storytelling creates a polarizing experience. Near the end of the book is a very confusing sequence of events- told in a very unusual manner, and it is at this point where several readers became lost, and put down this adventure altogether.
I would recommend this book to readers who want a challenge, who want to experience a dark magical world, and to those who appreciate a more avant-garde literary experience.
This door isn't for everyone, but opening it will lead to one of your favorite, or maybe least favorite books.
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Second Hand Curses
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Scott Aiello, Marc Vietor, Tavia Gilbert
- Length: 9 hrs
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,000
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 11,931
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,899
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.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Second Hand Curses is First Rate Storytelling!
- By Tony E. on 11-22-17
- Second Hand Curses
- By: Drew Hayes
- Narrated by: Scott Aiello, Marc Vietor, Tavia Gilbert
Something fun and different
Reviewed: 10-15-19
Second Hand Curses is a really fun book, and worth the read.
The characters aren't anything new, but the author is very good at using old ideas and making them seem fun and fresh. The story takes place through several different classic fairy tales, and adds a fun twist on each, giving much more depth and personality.
Overall, I'd definitely say it is worth a credit, and with the way it is framed, I would not be surprised to see this become a hit Netflix show, or something to that effect.
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Theft of Swords
- Riyria Revelations, Volume 1
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 22 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 32,077
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29,465
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 29,427
Acclaimed author Michael J. Sullivan created instant best sellers with his spellbinding Riyria Revelations series. This first volume introduces Royce Melborn and Hadrian Blackwater, two enterprising thieves who end up running for their lives when they’re framed for the death of the king. Trapped in a conspiracy bigger than they can imagine, their only hope is unraveling an ancient mystery - before it’s too late.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Two books in one - keep listening!!
- By Magpie on 08-21-12
- Theft of Swords
- Riyria Revelations, Volume 1
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
Great author, and another great book
Reviewed: 01-08-19
Michael J. Sullivan is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. He does fantasy very well, and his stories are engaging and well thought-out. He has outstanding continuity in his series, and even though the books are long, I never found myself bored. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes the adventure/fantasy genre.
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The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
- By: Stuart Turton
- Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
- Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 7,211
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,500
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Story4 out of 5 stars 6,491
The rules of Blackheath: Evelyn Hardcastle will be murdered at 11:00 p.m. There are eight days and eight witnesses for you to inhabit. We will only let you escape once you tell us the name of the killer. Evelyn Hardcastle will die every day until Aiden Bishop can identify her killer and break the cycle. But every time the day begins again, Aiden wakes up in the body of a different guest. And some of his hosts are more helpful than others....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Disappointed
- By Anita on 05-08-19
- The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
- By: Stuart Turton
- Narrated by: James Cameron Stewart
Absolutely fantastic
Reviewed: 10-14-18
When the book opened, I expected a dry murder mystery, with straightforward plot twists and turns. Even when the mechanic of multiple hosts was explained, I had no idea to what lengths the story would unfold. This was a great story, and I would highly recommend it!
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