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Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (20th Anniversary Edition)

By: Susanna Clarke
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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"Richard Armitage...steps in and sweeps us away on his deep, velvety voice, one much worth the marathon listening time. Listeners will know they are in for a treat immediately as they hear his voice change between reading the front matter and the first moments of the novel...this new edition offers improved sound quality, Schwab's narration, and a standout delivery from Armitage. A must-buy."—Booklist

"Richard Armitage narrates the 20th Anniversary Edition of this sprawling fantasy with elegance."—AudioFile

This program is read by Richard Armitage, with a new introduction written and read by V.E. Schwab.

Winner of the World Fantasy Award, the Hugo Award, and the Locus Award for Best First Novel

At the dawn of the nineteenth century, two very different magicians emerge to change England's history. In the year 1806, with the Napoleonic Wars raging on land and sea, most people believe magic to be long dead in England—until the reclusive Mr Norrell reveals his powers, and becomes a celebrity overnight.

Soon, another practicing magician comes forth: the young, handsome, and daring Jonathan Strange. He becomes Norrell's student, and they join forces in the war against France. But Strange is increasingly drawn to the wildest, most perilous forms of magic, straining his partnership with Norrell, and putting at risk everything else he holds dear.

A Macmillan Audio production.

©2024 Susanna Clarke (P)2024 Macmillan Audio Action & Adventure Fantasy Gaslamp Genre Fiction Historical Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-Ins Funny

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Time Magazine #1 Book of the Year « Book Sense Book of the Year « People Top Ten Books of the Year « Winner of the Hugo Award « A New York Times Notable Book of the Year « Salon.com Top Ten of 2004 «Winner of the World Fantasy Award « Nancy Pearl's Top 12 Books of 2004 « Washington Post Book World's Best of 2004 « Christian Science Monitor Best Fiction 2004 « San Francisco Chronicle Best Books of 2004 « Winner of the Locus Award for Best First Novel « Chicago TribuneBest of 2004 « Seattle Times 25 Best Books of 2004 « Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top 12 Books of 2004 « Village Voice "Top Shelf" « Raleigh News & Observer Best of 2004 « Rocky Mountain Newscritics' favorites of 2004 « Kansas City Star 100 Newsworthy Books of 2004 « Fort Worth Star-Telegram 10 Best Books of 2004 « Hartford Courant Best Books of 2004

“Clarke's imagination is prodigious, her pacing is masterly and she knows how to employ dry humor in the service of majesty.”—The New York Times on Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

“What kind of magic can make an 800-page novel seem too short? Whatever it is, debut author Susanna Clarke is possessed by it.”—USA Today on Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell

“Utterly enchanting. [Clarke's] union of historical fiction and fantasy is fresh, it is surprising, and it will appeal to those who want nothing more than to be carried away to a world crafted by a superb storyteller.”—Denver Post on Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
Beautiful Language • Intricate Storytelling • Exceptional Narration • Creative Worldbuilding • Engaging Performance
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Well crafted kept my interest in a genre I don’t often delve into. Loved the variety of voices the narrator conveyed.

Well crafted story told by excellent narrator

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The story, the narration- all of it is enchanted and enchanting. I read the book and saw the series but this added so many new colors and layers. Remarkable what a voice can do.

enchanted and enchanting.

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It took me a long time to get into this book. I tried to read it without success. Then I listened to the preview didn’t like it. But eventually I listened to it. Richard Armitrige’s narration pulled me into this book. He is absolutely amazing. The story is very convaluted but it is really absorbing.

Strange and fabulous

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the variety of settings that the author chose and stunning descriptions and word choices. Special historically as well.

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What fun! Richard Armitage’s narration is superb as he gives voice to a variety of colorful characters with different accents. Susanna Clarke’s story of two English magicians is utterly compelling and fun. Yes, even the footnotes. Terrific listen.

Wonderful!

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I didn't think this book could be any better than it is. And then I heard Richard Armitage's reading and felt the magic come alive! This may be my all-time favourite book, and hearing it narrated so beautifully and articulately has made me love it even more!

It Doesn't Get Any Better!

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Fantastic audiobook production of one of my all-time favorite novels. Armitage’s delivery suites Clarke’s wry, period writing style perfectly, and he captures the diverse characters’ personalities masterfully.

Perfect pairing of story and reader

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I really enjoyed listening to Richard Armitage take on each and every character in this book, and there were many. However, for me, the story really dragged on and on, particularly at the beginning. It came together very quickly at the end, and it was satisfying ending. It just took too long to get there.

Armitage is amazing!

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This novel has a slow start. So much so I almost put the book down. But Armitage's narration kept me engaged enough. Once we meet Steven Black the story really picks up and captivates you. The language is beautiful and the world the author paints gorgeous. Hang in for the first 10 hours and be rewarded with fairies of the old world.

Performance makes it worthwhile

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It is hard to know where to start. This is a marvelous book and the narration is superb. It does not get better than this in the audiobook universe. If you're up for a long listening experience, it might be worth a cross-country trip just for an excuse. The world created by the book, skillfully shoehorned into our own, is a fabulous work of the imagination, very convincing, and hard to leave. Richard Armitage's narration . . . to listen to 30 or so hours of a book and STILL enjoy it every time Mr. Norrell speaks, because of his accent and manner of speaking . . . he is one of the rare narrators who manages to hold onto 50 distinct voices and never gets on the readers' nerves. His women's voices are particularly well done.
I had my doubts whether anyone other than Dickens could hold my attention for this long, and this one sure did. Highly recommended.

36 hours may not have been enough

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