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Stardust
- Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Editor reviews
Summary
A FAIRY TALE FOR EVERYONE.
THE ACCLAIMED, ENCHANTING FILM ADAPTATION STARS ROBERT DE NIRO, CLAIRE DANES, RUPERT EVERETT, MICHELLE PFEIFFER AND MANY MORE FAVOURITES....
At the dawn of the Victorian era, life moves leisurely in the sleepy village of Wall.
Young Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to the beautiful Victoria Forester and, to win her love, vows to bring her a star they see fall from the night sky.
It is an oath that sends him over the town's ancient wall and into the mysterious land of Faerie - a world that is dangerous and strange beyond imagining....
NEIL GAIMAN.
WITH STORIES COME POSSIBILITIES.
Critic reviews
"Gaiman's silver-tongued narration vividly brings this production to life. Like the bards of old, Gaiman is equally proficient at telling tales as he is at writing them, and his pleasant British accent feels like a perfect match to the material." (Publishers Weekly)
"A fairy tale for everyone from 'one of the best fabulists of our age." (Financial Times)
"Beyond all the borders that divide us, there is a place of infinite possibilities and pure magic. I think of Neil Gaiman as a writer who wears the key to that land around his neck - the key to Storyland." (Elif Shafak)
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- Beccameriel
- 08-12-14
A proper fairy story
One of my favourite books, expertly read by one of my favourite authors. Stardust is one of my comfort blanket reads when I'm feeling a bit down. A proper old-fashioned fairy tale in that it deals with sex and death - if you've read the original Grimm's fairy tales then you will know that this is completely traditional and like all fairy tales it's actually about growing up and finding out who you really are. Unlike traditional fairy tales it's also funny and quirky and full of references to other stories. Also one small, entirely, justified bit of swearing if that sort of thing bothers you.
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- Portia
- 16-08-11
Oh Neil, read my shopping list!
Neil Gaiman, reading his own work. Wonderful. I quickly fell in love with him as the narrator, I believe he could read my shopping list and it would take on subtle new tones of mystery, menace and magic. Such a pity more of his work isnt available, read by him.
A lovely, light fairytale for grown ups and superior to the film. Thank you Mr Gaiman
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- J. Rowland
- 18-08-08
Stardust - a pleasure from beginning to end!
This is a complete pleasure! Neil Gaiman reads his own work beautifully, he has a particularly nice voice, and adds a nuance that is often lacking in audiobook narration. If you saw the film and liked it, then this fills in all the gaps. The ending is different to the film (and all the better for it). I even went out and bought a copy of the book!
So now I want to get more Neil Gaiman stuff, and sadly Audible don't have that much. Requests please for Coraline and Neverwhere....
12 people found this helpful
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- Julia
- 26-11-09
Stardust
Fabulous to hear the full story, in the author's own voice. My only complaint (as I listen as I fall asleep) is that there are one or two incongruous sound effects plus an interview at the end that is louder than the main story.
10 people found this helpful
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- E. Robson
- 12-12-14
Brilliant Listen BUT
Any additional comments?
I always enjoy Neil Gaiman and was happy to find one of his 'children's books for my daughter. Two sex scenes and the f word later and I think we can definitely say. While a fantastic fairy story it's not one for your eight your old to go to bed with. I have called Audible about their categorisation of this title.
23 people found this helpful
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- Emma
- 12-04-09
Great book with a weak ending
This is the first Gaiman book I have listened to. I found the beginning as bit slow, but it quickly picked up pace and I found myself wanting to listen to it as often as I could. It seemed to come to an abrupt and unsatisfactory end though, as if the author was a bit fed up with it and just wanted to wrap everything up.
The ending did not do justice to the rest of the book. It was worth listening to though. I am about to start listening to 'fragile things' so we'll see how I do with that!
6 people found this helpful
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- Ian
- 01-02-09
A complete delight
This is a joy. Atmospherically read by the author, it just flows along in a rich and delightful story, full of twists and turns and underpinned by glorious imagination. Way more enjoyable than the film. It guarantees peaceful journeys if played in a car...!
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- Carole
- 14-05-08
A perfect joy from beginning to end
You can't get better that an artist presenting his own work! Neil Gaiman's voice brings his characters to life delightfully without overshadowing the story. The interview with Neil at the end was an unexpected pleasure and gives another perspective to his work and the creation of the audio book.
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- James
- 26-02-15
Great book, read superbly!
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
I like audiobooks that are read by the author, and Neil Gaiman read this very well. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Stardust?
I'm not saying. Spoilers!
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
There were plenty of laughs to be had during Stardust. There was some great dialogue and witty moments.
Any additional comments?
This was the first Neil Gaiman book I've experienced, and now I'm moving straight on to another. I highly recommend it!
4 people found this helpful
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- Vikki
- 02-01-15
Stardust
Awesome! I'm really happy with this. Loved it just as much as the film! Yay!
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- Phil Sutherland
- 10-06-17
Delicious
The book is a much more nuanced tale than the movie, but equally delightful and beautifully read.
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- nz-jilli b
- 23-01-22
great rainy Sunday listen.
loved this. and the bonus history as well. hearing the author read his own book is perfect you know exactly the emotional feeling he is trying to convey.
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- J. A. S. Sewell
- 02-01-22
One of the best audiobooks I’ve experienced
Neil Gaiman brings his own book to life with his unique gentle narration. I’ll be listening to this again in the next couple of years.