Clockwork Angel

The Infernal Devices, Book 1

By: Cassandra Clare

Narrated by: Jennifer Ehle

Length: 14 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

Magic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still.

When 16-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.

Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.

Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by—and torn between—two best friends: James, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.

©2010 Cassandra Clare (P)2010 Simon & Schuster

Mostly for teens, I believe

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

No. I am having to force myself to finish this one. I just think that the "romance" is taking over the story. Mush Mush Mush. I want something to happen. I just don't care about Tessa or her feelings.

Cassandra Clare is amazing!

Cassandra Clare is such a talented writer! This book need to be on your list.

Cassandra Clare is a badass

I'm in love with all of her novels. Not many authors are as good at pulling you into their world as Clare. They've offered an escape timr and time again. Someday I'll find myself a Herondale ;)

Wonderful

Where does Clockwork Angel rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

Top 10

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the characters and the story.

What does Jennifer Ehle bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

I loved her voice. Really liked how she switched from British to American accents without making the American sound like an idiot.

Just Ok

City of Glass was the best book in the Mortal Instruments series and after reading that, this one was just ok.

I love this series!!!!!

What made the experience of listening to Clockwork Angel the most enjoyable?

I love the dynamics of the characters and the places these characters take you.

What did you like best about this story?

I did not think i would like the story because it is set in the 1800's but it was fantastic and like a breath of fresh air it hasnt been done to death.

Have you listened to any of Jennifer Ehle’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I had never listened to Jennifer Ehle before on audio but i loved her and you could really tell which character she was speaking for. Great preformance

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I dont want to given any spoilers away but there is a secret that is revealed and was very moving.

Any additional comments?

I am an avid reader/listener and usually i read a book a week and this is by far my favorite series to date! love it.

Reading this series on repeat!

This series is very good.
I will say, of the 3 narrators this is mybleast favorite (book 1 narration) but probably only because she gives a character a lisp that the other narrators do not give. I need to check if that is a lisp per author...
But...This book series only gets better and better. I need a movie for it. I am very glad to have been recommended by a friend, I don't know why it took me so long to find this series!
I rarely buy hard copies, I mostly listen to books. But I ran out and bot this book set.

Excellent book, not so excellent reader

Love this series however the narrator sucks at accents and male voices. Her attempts at accents sound like she's speaking with a mouthful of cotton and get portrayal of Camille, the sultry, seductive vampire sounds like an old man water years of smoking. Utterly irritating

JEM IS A GOD

Bro this boom had me so I’m love. Tessa is a so innocent and I love her love for books

Needs a different narrator, great story

Did not like this narrator. Made me switch to my kindle. She did not get the voices and their emotions right even remotely. She would say the dialogue so calmly, like: “be quiet.” She snapped. Does snapping at someone sound calm to you? Ugh. Story was fantastic though.