
Memory and Dream
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Narrated by:
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Kate Reading
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By:
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Charles de Lint
Now, 20 years later, Isabelle must come to terms with the shattering memories she has long denied and unlock the slumbering power of her brush. And, in a dark reckoning with her old master, she must find the courage to live out her dreams and bring the magic back to life.
This is a tale of love, courage, and the transforming power of imagination.
©1994 Charles de Lint (P)2007 Blackstone Audio Inc.Listeners also enjoyed...




















Critic reviews
"[B]eautifully evokes a sense of creative community, making it almost possible to believe that the rarified aesthetic atmosphere might well be capable of conjuring up a spirit or two." (Publishers Weekly)
"[M]oves gracefully through the borders between reality and imagination, weaving a powerful tale about the relationship between an artist and her work. A strong addition to fantasy collections." (Library Journal)
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Excellent
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The book is centered around Isabelle. She is a talented artist with an ability to create engaging pieces, but she also has a gift to bring to life what she paints. This was taught to her by her mentor, the acclaimed reclusive artist, Rushkin. Rushkin insists she must protect the world by destroying these creatures, but Isabelle has difficulty believing this. She wonders if she and Rushkin are crazy, and if she truly did create these creatures, why do they need to be destroyed?
Isabelle's relationship to Rushkin isn't healthy. He is a mad artist with mood swings, anger issues, and mental instability. Aside from questioning the reality of bringing life into the world by painting, Isabelle isn't sure she can trust Rushkin, or John - her boyfriend she doesn't know if she created or not.
De Lint often explores the effect of abuse with his characters. Isabelle is the product of a neglectful and verbally abusive childhood. The level of abuse is not as extreme as in some of his other books, but it does have a big impact on how Isabelle relates and deals with her life. While issues of abuse, suicide, and drug abuse are part of this book they are dealt with realistically and respectfully. There is minimal profanity and descriptions of sex, drug abuse, etc. are not explicit or graphic
Kate Reading's narration is very good. She has done all of the de Lint books I have read and enjoy the consistency. She does a fabulous job of distinguishing between her characters.
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Engrossing
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INTERESTING
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Wondrous
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De Lint fans will be glad to listen to one of his stories and newcomers are in for a treat.
finally a De Lint on Audio
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An urban fantasy set in modern times with modern characters, it somehow seems possible with a little suspension of disbelief. Each characters is unique, with a breadth and depth that makes them as familiar as friends. It also has one of the signs of great fantasy: there is obviously much more to the world and people than is revealed in the words of this book. (In fact, there are many books' worth of story if you also find yourself wanting more.)
Wonderful story with delightful narration
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Addictive...wonderful
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& loved it even more! The intrigue kept me happy to avoid the tv and listen to this suspenseful and inspiring story.
one of my favorites
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Good but could have been better.
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