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The Storyteller's Death

By: Ann Dávila Cardinal
Narrated by: Marisol Ramirez
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There was always an old woman dying in the back room of her grandmother's house when Isla was a child...

Isla Larsen Sanchez's life begins to unravel when her father passes away. Instead of being comforted at home in New Jersey, her mother starts leaving her in Puerto Rico with her great-aunt each summer, like a piece of forgotten luggage. It is only when Isla turns eighteen, and her grandmother, a great storyteller, dies, that Isla discovers she has a gift.

The tales of dead family storytellers are brought back to life, replaying themselves over and over in front of her. When Isla has a vision of an old murder mystery, she realizes that if she can't solve it to make the loop end, these seemingly harmless stories could cost Isla her life.

©2022 Ann Dávila Cardinal (P)2022 Recorded Books Coming of Age Family Life Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Latino & Hispanic Creators Magic Magical Realism
Multigenerational Tale • Emotional Mystery • Great Narration • Authentic Cultural Elements • Magical Realism
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This is a YA book. I wish I knew before I purchased. Scenery was great.

YA book

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I feel Iike this story will resonate more with immigrant families who are trying to break multigenerational traumas
And that’s quite possibly why some people did not enjoy it
As part of the younger Latino generation it put into perspective our efforts to put an end to colorism as well as our struggles with self identity and feeling like you don’t fit in with either of your cultures.
It was very well told and Marisol did an amazing job narrarating

Great story

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I absolutely loved this book! I went on extra long walks so I could keep listening.

Beautifully woven stories

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Really enjoyed listening! The backdrop of Puerto Rico was so nice. It took me back to visiting there, especially the rainforest. I would love to read all her books, very unexpected!

Great story!! Twists and turns!

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Beautiful story about the complexity of family relationships. Everyone should be able to relate to something in this story.

Beautiful

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I believe this is a story more appropriately listed for YA. It was a good tale. But a bit simple in telling a few too many trite similes.

Birdholt. Book club suggestion

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Loved the story and the Spanish mixed in made it so authentic. absolutely wonderful and the voice artist did a great job with the different voices.

beautifully spun atory

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Very sweet story with touches of magical realism. I enjoyed the Puerto Rico setting. The author does not shy away from issues like racism, classism, cultural caste systems, addiction, and politics. I like how the author inserted these issues into the story delicately and not heavy-handedly. Well done.

Sweet and honest

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Felt a little slow to start but in fact the pacing was perfect. A thoughtful, special tale that will stay with me.

Lovely

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I really enjoyed this story of the storytellers. I don't think I've heard anything quite like this before. It was quite enjoyable and flowed well. Definitely recommend.

Intriguing!

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