The Thief

De: Megan Whalen Turner

Narrado por: Steve West

Duración: 7 h y 41 m

Resumen del Editor

Discover and rediscover the world of the Queen's Thief, from the acclaimed series launch The Thief to the thrilling, 20-years-in-the-making conclusion, The Return of the Thief.

New York Times best-selling author Megan Whalen Turner’s entrancing and award-winning Queen’s Thief novels bring to life the world of the epics. This first book in series introduces one of the most charismatic and incorrigible characters of fiction, Eugenides the thief. The Queen’s Thief novels are rich with political machinations and intrigue, battles lost and won, dangerous journeys, divine intervention, power, passion, revenge, and deception. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Marie Lu, Patrick Rothfuss, and George R. R. Martin.

Eugenides, the queen's thief, can steal anything - or so he says. When his boasting lands him in prison and the king's magus invites him on a quest to steal a legendary object, he's in no position to refuse. The magus thinks he has the right tool for the job, but Gen has plans of his own.

The Queen's Thief novels have been praised by writers, critics, reviewers, and fans, and have been honored with glowing reviews, "best of" citations, and numerous awards, including the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Newbery Honor, the Andre Norton Award shortlist, and the Mythopoeic Fantasy Award.

A Newbery Honor Book

An ALA Notable Book

A YALSA Best Book for Young Adults

A Horn Book Fanfare Book

A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age

A Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Blue Ribbon Book

A Junior Library Guild Selection

“The Queen’s Thief books awe and inspire me. They have the feel of a secret, discovered history of real but forgotten lands. The plot-craft is peerless, the revelations stunning, and the characters flawed, cunning, heartbreaking, exceptional. Megan Whalen Turner’s books have a permanent spot on my favorites shelf, with space waiting for more books to come.” (Laini Taylor, New York Times best-selling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone novels and Strange the Dreamer)

"Unforgettable characters, plot twists that will make your head spin, a world rendered in elegant detail - you will fall in love with every page of these stories. Megan Whalen Turner writes vivid, immersive, heartbreaking fantasy that will leave you desperate to return to Attolia again and again.” (Leigh Bardugo, number-one New York Times best-selling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom)

©1996 Megan Whalen Turner (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

Reseñas de la Crítica

"In addition to its charismatic hero, this story possesses one of the most valuable treasures of all - a twinkling jewel of a surprise ending." ( Publishers Weekly)

"A literary journey that enriches both its characters and readers before it is over." ( Kirkus Reviews)

"A tantalizing, suspenseful, exceptionally clever novel." ( The Horn Book)

Exceptional Story, Inferior Performance

The story is one of my all-time favorites. And I probably would have enjoyed this audiobook if I hadn't already heard the amazing performance by Jeff Woodman.

Slow moving

Would you listen to The Thief again? Why?

No, I did not like the story. There were witty lines from the protagonist, whom I liked, but the story moved way to slow.

What do you think your next listen will be?

I am not sure yet.

What about Steve West’s performance did you like?

Steve West's performance was wonderful. His voice is like silk.

The Thief

like it very much, was surprised with the twist of events. listen to it on audible was well done.

Finally on Audible!

So wonderful to listen to these books which have been favorites for years! The narrator was wonderful.

Surprisingly Brilliant

This story with its twists and turns was unexpectedly brilliant. The entire world is amazingly imaginable.

Classic twists

The perfect way to start a series. The friendships that started are bound to create new opportunities.

Really really good

The narration was really good. I love Gen. I love his attitude. His book is very entertaining, and that twist!! I didn’t see it coming. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series!

Couldn’t bear this reader

I gave up before 20 minutes of this audiobook were finished. I will pick up the book on paper and finish, but this reader’s voice was too annoying to listen to for 7 and a half hours. I was on the fence about his narrator voice, but then his accent for the Magus, whom I assume is going to talk a lot, was unbearable. Slow, snide, just—annoying. Ah well.

One of the best books I’ve read

This is the first of a fantastic fantasy series, which I strongly suggest for anyone who enjoys the thrills of adventure and perils of politics in a medieval world.

One of my all time favorites!

I love this book and series! This is a great narration for it! Don’t forget to read the next books in the series!