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  • The Book of Life

  • All Souls, Book 3
  • By: Deborah Harkness
  • Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
  • Length: 23 hrs and 53 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (29,041 ratings)

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The Book of Life

By: Deborah Harkness
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda
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Publisher's summary

The number one New York Times best-selling series finale and sequel to A Discovery of Witches and Shadow of Night.

Look for the hit TV series A Discovery of Witches, streaming on AMC Plus, Sundance Now, and Shudder.

Bringing the magic and suspense of the All Souls Trilogy to a deeply satisfying conclusion, this highly anticipated finale went straight to number one on the New York Times best seller list. In The Book of Life, Diana and Matthew time-travel back from Elizabethan London to make a dramatic return to the present - facing new crises and old enemies. At Matthew’s ancestral home, Sept-Tours, they reunite with the beloved cast of characters from A Discovery of Witches - with one significant exception. But the real threat to their future has yet to be revealed, and when it is, the search for Ashmole 782 and its missing pages takes on even more urgency.

©2014 Deborah Harkness (P)2014 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"Weaving an extraordinarily rich story of magic and science, history and fiction, passion and power, secrets and truths, Harkness delivers an unforgettable and spellbinding finale that's not to be missed." (USA Today)

"Juicy and action-packed.... Even at 561 pages, this is one hardcover no one will mind lugging to the beach." (People)

"Pure escapist summer fun." (Jodi Picoult, Parade)

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same performer...or not?

it doesnt sound at all as the previous two books although the name is the same?
very confusing. feels a little forced? mainly because none of the characters sound the same

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Nice end to a story I wasn't sure of

By the third book I couldn't wait to see what was happening. I guessed at it, but love the unfolding. The bits of sly humor or dry humor here and there played well with my humor side. I started the series with a "meh" feeling, but ended with praying they will turn this series in to a well done series on TV.

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Loved it!

Beautifully written and fantastic end to book #3 of the series. The details and performance were spot on and I can't wait to listen to all 3 books again!

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good story excellent reading

Story wise, this has been my favourite of the three books of the trilogy. As to interpretation, Ms Ikeda does a superb job covering a wide range of rhythms, accents and character personalities to render the production to the value of a multi cast.

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guilty pleasure

The narrator was wonderful. A great story for anyone who enjoys stories involving witches, demons and vampires.

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Fantastic Series

I have really enjoyed this series. This book had some long moments that were a bit boring but mostly it was very enjoyable. The narrator is fantastic.

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impeccable storytelling

this entire series tells a BEAUTIFUL, thorough, well-connected, and interesting story. i keep coming back. and i do believe part three is my favorite. the narrator is horny over un-sexual things in tone, but the story is so good you can let it slide.

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Great listen!!

I listened to all 75 hours of the trilogy! You grow to love the characters. Some fun sexy scenes but mostly a great love story.

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Wonderful

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book snd storyline.
Fantastic series. The narrator did a great job.

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The best book in this series.

I LOVED this series. would absolutely recommend! storyline was impressive and really kept me entertained.

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