Minecraft: The Island (Narrated by Samira Wiley)

An Official Minecraft Novel

By: Max Brooks

Narrated by: Samira Wiley

Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins

Publisher's summary

The first official Minecraft novel! In the tradition of iconic adventures like Robinson Crusoe and Treasure Island, the number one New York Times best-selling author of World War Z tells the story of a hero - stranded in the world of Minecraft - who must unravel the secrets of a mysterious island in order to survive.

Washed up on a beach, the lone castaway looks around the shore. Where am I? Who am I? And why is everything made of blocks? But there isn't much time to soak up the sun. It's getting dark, and there's a strange new world to explore!

The top priority is finding food. The next is not becoming food. Because there are others out there on the island...like the horde of zombies that appear after night falls. Crafting a way out of this mess is a challenge like no other. Who could build a home while running from exploding creepers, armed skeletons, and an unstoppable tide of hot lava? Especially with no help except for a few makeshift tools and sage advice from an unlikely friend: a cow.

In this world, the rules don't always make sense, but courage and creativity go a long way. There are forests to explore, hidden underground tunnels to loot, and undead mobs to defeat. Only then will the secrets of the island be revealed.

Two editions, two narrators, one thrilling story. Enjoy this version read by Samira Wiley, and then be sure to check out the other available version narrated by Jack Black.

©2017 Max Brooks (P)2017 Random House Audio

Fantastic story!

Novel stayed faithful to the game while being entertaining at the same time. The narrator, Samira Wiley, did an amazing job of bringing the story to life and giving it a life of its own.

Amazing

All the other Minecraft books I have read wich as a 10 year old boy that is a lot of Minecraft books this is my overall favorite Minecraft experience that I got from a book

My first Minecraft story!

This was the first Minecraft story I was introduced to. I've played the game and I've watched videos, but this was the first literary work I've experienced from Minecraft. I liked the story and listened to the Jack Black Narration. As well as the Samira Wiley version. I honestly love them both. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes Minecraft and is unsure about it's reading material.

A great narration

the narration and music paints a movie in my mind. It made me have thoughts I never had when playing the game like how it would be if I was there. never thinking of how there would be smells and tastes. its definitly a great listen even to non-players. im glad this was my first audiobook thanks to audible.

Exactly what it says on the Tin

Nothing in this book is groundbreaking or amazing or life altering. It literally is what ut says it is... a game of Minecraft written down. that said, it delivers on this premise very well. As a fan of the game, I appteciated that it didn't try to make the world rules make sense, or try to turn it into something realistic. Or even try to give the game a backstory. The narrator's performance was perfect. I felt her stress, and her pain and her victories. I felt her connection to Moo the Cow, too. over all, well done. i probably wouldn't recomend this to people who are not fans of or interested in learning more about the game, but for those that are, I highly recommend it.

AMAZING!!!!

This book was amazing I loved how it kind of got exciting the moment I started reading it, most books are boring in the beginning.

Most Minecraft books are good in the beginning but get boring or are always boring.

I would recommend this book to any loving kid who needed a lift. The life lessons are true like, panic drowns thought. The way it was written you can apply to real life like make your own “way of the cube”. Also this book is good for adults with funny references. Spoiler alert, in Minecraft you can respawn.

Samira Wiley narrates!

I accidentally downloaded this version when I had thought I was downloading the Jack Black version. I was disappointed that the narrator was someone else. Luckily, my disappointment faded quickly when I reread the narrator's name. I'm a huge fan of Wiley's work and the roles she's chosen. She succeeds in being so very relatable through the tv screen despite the dramatic scenarios her characters find themselves in (Orange is the New Black, and, of course, Handmaid's Tale). She works her magic here too through the car speakers. She has a young, energetic, curious, and indomitable vibe that comes through in this reading/acting that my 8 year instantly felt connected to. Wiley's reading felt sincere, which reinforced the lessons of each chapter, creating meaningful, aspirational heft. Good stuff. Grateful that producers and author chose a female voice! I have two sons and even to them it's obvious the shameful lack of female protagonists in literature consumed and aimed at kids. More Max Brooks! More Samira Wiley!

Btw, I totally enjoyed story. And I sometimes want to bang my head against the wall when my kid wants to talk about the video game for the 100th time that day. Plus, book demystified for me some of the appeal of the game. Good resource for befuddled grown ups.

I love this book

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AWESOME!!!!!!!!,,

I love this book!!!!!!!! You have to read this it's good and awesome I love it!!!!!!!!!!!