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The Book of Elsewhere

A Novel

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The Book of Elsewhere

By: Keanu Reeves, China Miéville
Narrated by: Allan Corduner, Asia Kate Dillon, China Miéville, Edoardo Ballerini, Joshua Manning, Lily Rabe, Michiel Huisman, Keanu Reeves
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “action-packed [and] profoundly stylish” (Los Angeles Times) epic from Keanu Reeves and China Miéville, unlike anything these two genre-bending pioneers have created before, inspired by the world of the BRZRKR comic books

She said, We needed a tool. So I asked the gods.

There have always been whispers. Legends. The warrior who cannot be killed. Who’s seen a thousand civilizations rise and fall. He has had many names: Unute, Child of Lightning, Death himself. These days, he’s known simply as “B.”

And he wants to be able to die.

In the present day, a U.S. black-ops group has promised him they can help with that. And all he needs to do is help them in return. But when an all-too-mortal soldier comes back to life, the impossible event ultimately points toward a force even more mysterious than B himself. One at least as strong. And one with a plan all its own.

In a collaboration that combines Miéville’s singular style and creativity with Reeves’s haunting and soul-stirring narrative, these two inimitable artists have created something utterly unique, sure to delight existing fans and to create scores of new ones.

©2024 Keanu Reeves and China Miéville (P)2024 Random House Audio Action & Adventure Adventure Editors Select Fantasy Science Fiction Resurrection

Critic reviews

“A philosophical, violent thriller about an immortal soldier pondering the nature of his existence, The Book of Elsewhere has an elegance that might surprise you for a pulp thriller. . . . [Miéville’s] presence as Reeves’ narrative collaborator . . . immediately makes it more interesting, even for those who aren't already fans of the comic.”—Polygon

"Action-packed, ultraviolent and morally ambiguous . . . a profoundly stylish and beautiful approach to the trials and tribulations of the ancient warrior who cannot die . . . an enjoyable action-mystery cut through with moments of existential melancholy . . . [the] brimful imagination and impeccable style make it a deeply pleasurable read.”—LA Times

“A surprisingly, even rattlingly good read . . . A blood-spattered, era-spanning action thriller, The Book of Elsewhere manages to lift and twist its unbelievably sanguinary source material into a meditation on the cyclical nature of violence.”—The Sunday Times

Editorial Review

John Wick meets weird fiction
When it was announced that the universally beloved multihyphenate Keanu Reeves would be cowriting a full-length novel with acclaimed speculative fiction writer China Miéville, I was all-in immediately. I’ve been counting down the days until I can sink my teeth into The Book of Elsewhere, a cerebral, ambitious listen nestled within the inventive world of Reeves’s BRZRKR comics. The story follows the mysterious warrior now known only as “B,” an immortal figure of legend who has long grown weary of his inability to die. But to other self-interested martial parties, what B views as a burden is a massive boon. Probing big philosophical questions about war, memory, the weaponization of power, and the meaning of life in the absence of death, and buzzing with a wholly original narrative style that wanders through the story like its protagonist does through lifetimes, this listen is set up to be like nothing we’ve heard before.— Alanna M., Audible Editor

Unique Concept • Complex Characters • Excellent Voice Acting • Philosophical Depth • Intriguing Immortality Theme
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And all 3 were removed for whatever reasons. I just noticed there were only 330 reviews for this book towards the end six or seven of them are duplicates. Yes I took the time to scroll through all the garbage. I’m a disabled Vet with nothing better to do. So don’t judge.
I gave this book fantastic reviews. As a veteran I absolutely related to the warrior theme(even though I was only a mechanic). I think did anybody who gave this book a bad review didn’t understand it.
In any rate I’m not gonna waste any more time of mine and your Because this will probably be deleted too, the mega corporations can’t stand an independent thought

I wrote 3 fantastic recommendations for this book

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I’ve been thinking on this book for a long while after finishing it. I think it is one I will return to many times. The writing is compelling, and the narrative is complex and engaging. But I think the larger themes of the story are what keep replaying long after I put the book down. I cannot wait to read more works from this author, and I will definitely be checking out the BRZRKR comic series too!

Stuck to my chest…

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I've heard mixed reviews. I liked it. I like world building, and there certainly was that.

I enjoyed it

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I’ll probably jump to read the comic books now, I was interested in reading this due to China’s involvement. The book could have been a bit shorter, but overall it’s interesting and a good fun.

An interesting take on immorality

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I loved that there were so many different voices for the characters which brought the story to life and kept your attention.

Amazing voices

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Those inclined to criticize this work are bitter because they sense its greatness and hate that they do not understand. I would feel the same had I not the patience and aptitude to enter the world of this novel and remain there until the end. I look forward to returning, for it is a fine and timeless work of ambition, intellect, and a message that is truly divine and mortal as it gets. This is not some pretentious puzzle, though it is remarkable in its scope of knowledge. It is a product not of ambiguity, but masters at the peak of their game. Most of all, this audiobook is a hell of a lot of fun. I thank all of those involved in its creation and production. I hope such collaborations continue. Clearly, those involved knew they had stumbled upon something special. Their execution is flawless. And somehow, just by listening, I feel a part of something special.

Perfection

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The first few chapters are very confusing and I even had to get the ebook to read slowly, but once you get who the characters are the rest of the book is easy to follow. The narrations are excellent and really help to understand what the chapter is about. Once everything starts to flow it’s extremely hard to “put the book down” so to speak.

Confusing at first but quite amazing

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I don't know what this is. Tis book has a lot of short stories that are suppose to connected but feel like pointless flashback.

series of un related events

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I'm so glad they turned the BRZRKR comics into a book, this was quite a feat of imagination! I was interested in the idea of the comics, but comic books always leave me wanting MORE WORDS. Like, where's the rest of the story? I'm a bookworm at heart. So, this was great for me. Written beautifully, wow, the prose was a treat. I didn't find the story hard to understand, you just have to be patient and let it unfold. All the research and detail that went into this was really impressive.

The narration was engaging. Everyone did a good job. I wish Keanu read more, he was so great.

That said...this isn't a happy story by half. It's thought provoking and action packed, but left me with this overall feeling of melancholy that stayed with me for days.

Impressive feat of storytelling!

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loved the concept, but I wonder if not having all read the comic made it a little more difficult to get into. once it started to flow, however, the story is quite compelling. the narration style sometimes felt a bit jilted, but again I think that was only initially. overall, a truly enjoyable listen.

took a bit to get into it

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