The House in the Cerulean Sea

De: TJ Klune

Narrado por: Daniel Henning

Duración: 12 h y 12 m

Resumen del Editor

"Daniel Henning is a great narrator for this quirky and theatrical audiobook.... Henning revels in a cornucopia of characters, diving into nuanced voices and colorful moments with accents and growls, tone shifts and whispers.... This is definitely a title for those who enjoy fantasy stories replete with gnomes and witches and all in between." (AudioFile Magazine)

Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune's breakout contemporary fantasy

Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world.

Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place - and realizing that family is yours.

Chicago Tribune Best Books of the Year - 2020

Amazon.com Best Books of the Year - 2020

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

"1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." (Gail Carriger, New York Times best-selling author of Soulless)

©2020 TJ Klune (P)2020 Macmillan Audio

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ALA Alex Awards Winner (Adult for Young Adults), 2021

Chicago Tribune Best Books of the Year, 2020

Amazon.com Best Books of the Year, 2020

Thank you, T,J. Klune

As I first started listening to this story, I wondered if I had preordered the wrong book. But no, it was written by T.J. Klune and it was LGBTQ, so why did it seem like I was listening to a children's book? It's not a kids' book, though there are parts that many children would love and I can imagine myself curling up beside my grandson/daughter and reading it to them much like Peter Falk ala Princess Bride. But mostly, I think it's because this book appealed to the child in me. It reached a place of innocence, wonder, and playfulness that I haven't experienced in a very long time - and I loved every minute of it.

I really DO wish I was there!

I knew I wouldn't be disappointed with a TJ Klune book. It was everything a great book should be. I was worried about a new narrator to the Kluneverse family, but Daniel Henning did a spectacular job. I will forever cherish Chauncey! The writing, the message, the characters, the voices... it was all just perfect. Thank you TJ for working so hard, TOR, Daniel Henning and everyone involved in this wonderful story.

Stunning

What a beautiful story of redemption and acceptance narrated in a most amazing way!

Thank you TJ Klune for the escape and thank you Daniel Henning for bringing the story to life!

A warm hug of a book!

This book will leave you feeling happy and hopeful. It surprised me into laughter several times, the tears that were shed were from the cuteness of these precious little magical children. The narrator did a wonderful job. Absolutely recommend!

Great read!

After all the great reviews I wasn’t sure the book could live up to the hype. It didn’t, it surpassed it.

From the very beginning you can feel the grayness of Linus’s world. He always tries to do his best at his job but he takes it no further. His new assignment will open his eyes to a bigger and brighter world.

I can’t really do justice to the development of the characters in this book It is a journey you need to take for yourself. So do yourself a favor and read this book!

Gripping!

It was so very... different... from anything I'd read before, that I was flummoxed as to whether I wanted to continue listening. Fortunately, I kept with it and fell in love with all the characters. This one is a win!

WHERE DO I BEGIN?!

all I have to say is WOW! The performance was WONDERFUL. The story was mesmerizing! This has become my favorite book ever I couldn't stop listening! do yourself a favor and read/listen to this book! I just finished two minutes ago and I already want to restart it.

I fully loved this very predictable book

If you are looking for shocks, surprises, twists and turns… this book isn’t for you. But if you are look for a sweet as honey book that warms your heart, this is it.

I was not ready to ugly cry.

It's been a while since I've read a book that made my heart swell as much as this did. We begin by meeting Linus Baker, a governmental drone going about his life and doing what he need to do, but we realize he wants more out of his life than what he has. A mysterious assignment sends him away from his routine and changes his life, and by extension starts to change the rest of his world.

I decided to read this book on a "hey I have some free credits" lark. I saw the comparisons made about it being 1984 meets The Umbrella Academy, but I don't necessarily think that's a fair comparison. There is no big bad villain to be defeated, unless you count systemic bigotry. T.J. Klune's writing focuses so much on character, each central character you encounter is so 3 dimensional and flushed out, you feel as if you know or have known these people. At the heart of this entrie book is the search for home, love, community & most importantly (to me) a sense of belonging and acceptance.

I've already suggested this book to anyone who will listen to me and still that doesn't feel like enough, so I felt compelled to write this review.

Wonderful!

This book is worth every penny! Amazing story, great narrator. I'm off now to buy more books by this author.