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  • Stardust

  • By: Neil Gaiman
  • Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
  • Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (11,322 ratings)

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Stardust

By: Neil Gaiman
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Editorial reviews

Why we think it's Essential: How nice that Neil Gaiman writes fairytales for adults. And how lucky for us that he tells the story in his own cackling, drawling, hissing, and murmuring voices. My commute, exercise regimen, and 21st century urban existence vanished as I was drawn into Gaiman's story of quest, romance, murder, and adventure. This is not Mother Goose - this is a wondrous world of magic glass, witches, ogres, and unicorns that I didn't want to leave. ? Beth Anderson

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In the sleepy English countryside of decades past, there is a town that has stood on a jut of granite for 600 years. And immediately to the east stands a high stone wall, for which the village is named. Here in the town of Wall, Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester. One crisp October night, as they watch, a star falls from the sky, and Victoria promises to marry Tristran if he'll retrieve the star and bring it back for her. It is this promise that sends Tristran through the only gap in the wall, across the meadow, and into the most unforgettable adventure of his life.
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Critic reviews

"Eminently readable, a charming piece of work." (Washington Post)
"An original and well-written fairy tale....This is a refreshingly creative story with appealing characters." (Library Journal)
"The resolution is satisfying and complex, proving that there is more to fairy tales than 'happily ever after'." (School Library Journal)

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complete package

Mr Gaiman is a storyteller par excellence. Both story and performance are enjoyable and the interview was rare insight into story craft.

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Magical Fantasy for Adults

Very enjoyable story, especially the author's narration. I look forward to listening to more of Neil Gaiman's work.

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The movie is fantastic but this is even better.

To me, this is the sweetest of Neil Gaiman's novels, but never saccharine or treacly.

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Splendid Modern Fairy Tale

Really enjoy Neill Gaiman stories and this is one of the best. Narrated by the author who knows how to do every character well.

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wonderful reading by Neil Gaiman

I very much enjoyed the reading by Neil Gaiman. Its always a treat when the author reads the book. A classic fairy tale book for adults and very entertaining.

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Loved it! Highly recommend this listen!

I love fairy tales. This was my first time with this genre and this author and it was such a joyful experience.It definitely a won't be the last. Very funny. Very much a fairy tale, saturated with a variety of whimsical creatures and magical processes pitted against or allied with one another. It reminded me of 'The Princess Bride. I can't wait to see the film.

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Forgot how wonderful a fairy tale can be

Picked this mostly due to length. Had just finished the 50 hours of Book 3 of Game of Thrones. Had to listen carefully to envision the setting, the characters & then the delightful relationships that started a bit surprising as the weaving of the story progressed. So happy to be enchanted and will seek out more from MR Gaiman

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Love Gaiman read by Gaiman

Stardust is a fairy tail for adults. It is brilliant: entertaining, surprising, humorous, fanciful and true. Don't miss this star!

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One of the Best Audible Books I've listened to

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Pure Pleasure from beginning to end the narrator was tremendous and the story is truly enchanting and gripping.

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Outstanding!

Neil Gaiman is more than just the author, he is truly a master story teller. It is rare in my experience to find a book read by the author that is every bit as engaging and holds my interest as when read by a performer. I highly recommend to anyone who loves a good fairy tale.

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