A modern fairy tale with a twist!

What did you like most about Memory and Dream?

I must admit that I do like Charles de Lints books so maybe I'm biased already. I love the characters and the way you get to know them over his Newford books - you feel they are part of your circle of friends. This is a good length book to get hooked into on a long drive.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Memory and Dream?

I can't say my favourite moments as it would give some things away if you haven't read it already - SPOILERS!

Have you listened to any of Kate Reading’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I wasn't sure on Kate Readings style of narration initially but after a while she seemed so right for Charles de Lints characters - a bit quirky. I recently listened to The Mystery of Grace which made me realise that Charles de Lint without Kate Reading just doesn't seem quite right! Just a bit annoying on the mispronounciation of a few words - funny how they just jump out at you and you can't forget them

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I listened to this book twice in a row - I do a lot of driving and when I finished it the first time, I just hit rewind and went through it all again.

Any additional comments?

Give it a chance - its a modern urban fairy tale which in some ways seems that it could really happen. Or maybe I've just read too many of his books!!

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Surprisingly

Thw book took a while to get going, however when it did it was gripping.

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What a story.

Would you listen to Memory and Dream again? Why?

Definitely. There is a lot of depth and detail in the book which would benefit from more than one read

What other book might you compare Memory and Dream to, and why?

The Outlander series by Dianna Gabaldon

What about Kate Reading’s performance did you like?

A very good reader with a pleasant voice who reads fluidly She also reads according to the pace the book needs. I very much like her style of reading

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It is a very long book that would be impossible to listen to in one session. However I couldn't put it down and really annoyed all my family because of the amount of time I spent listening to it. and out of touch with them .

Any additional comments?

An exciting story, well written and completely captivating.

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Memory and Dream

I enjoyed this first foray into the world of Charles de Lint and will read more of his work.
The story jumped about a little too much for my liking but once I got used to that I was ok with it.
The reader I liked.
It drew me in because it was about an artist and I could empathise with her feeling when creating her work, the magic in making her work come to life I also got because there is an attachment when creating a work of art so it wasn’t too much of a jump to imagine her creations actually existing. Sad in a lot of ways. I wasn’t riveted to the book but did want to find out what happened to the characters hence the four star rating

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