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Stardust

By: Neil Gaiman
Narrated by: Neil Gaiman
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A FAIRY TALE FOR EVERYONE.

THE ACCLAIMED, ENCHANTING FILM ADAPTATION STARS ROBERT DE NIRO, CLAIRE DANES, RUPERT EVERETT, MICHELLE PFEIFFER AND MANY MORE FAVOURITES...

'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

'Gaiman describes the indescribable' SUSANNA CLARKE

'A tonic for these turbulent times' IRISH TIMES

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'I wanted to write a story that would feel, to the reader, like something he or she had always known' NEIL GAIMAN

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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.©1999 Neil Gaiman Coming of Age Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good Magic
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Critic Reviews

It's virtually impossible to read more than ten words by Neil Gaiman and not wish he would tell you the rest of the story
To give him his full title: Neil Gaiman, Architect of Worlds, Svengali of Plot, Shaman of Character, Exploder of Cliche, Master Craftsman of Style, Dreamer, Laureate of the Republic of Letters (David Mitchell)
Gaiman is, simply put, a treasure-house of story (Stephen King)
While we might come to his writing for gods and monsters, actually all human life
A god in the universe of story (Stephen Fry)
Much too clever to be caught in the net of a single interpretation (Philip Pullman)
Intimate, erudite and illuminating (Guillermo del Toro)
A very fine and imaginative writer
'Gaiman has a rich imagination...and an ability to tackle large themes'
All stars
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what a beautifully written story, far superior to the movie and listening to Neil Gaiman speak is an utter delight!

Neil's voice is like silk

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The movie brought me to purchase the Audiobook and I’m glad I did as Neil’s narration makes the book. There are some differences between the book and the movie though, and I must admit, that I prefer the movie version of the story.

Great audiobook

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I think this is my third time reading this book, but my first time listening to it via audio.
everytime I read it I like it more.

this time something that really stood out to me was Tristans development he goes from almost obsessively wanting ownership of the star to recognizing Yeven as her own person.
this is some 2019 equality right here and I am all about it.

brilliant

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This was such an easy listen! I love Neil Gaiman and his narration is perfect for star dust, as it was for coraline.

A light fairytale for adults, plenty of fun and mystery.

Enchanting

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I'm not sure how he does it, but Neil Gaiman has the gift of telling a story in a straightforward commonsensical manner, without reducing any of its magic or sense of adventure. Sometimes when you read it becomes a chore that you have to labour through in order to get to the end to find out what happens. That never happens with Neil's writing. The journey is as much fun as the destination. This is a rollicking, romantic romp, full of whimsical settings and fantastical characters, including a cabal of evil witches who make Snow White's step-mother look like a kindly old tea lady in comparison. This novel reminded me that sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and chase that shooting star.

Fantastic, Fractured Fairytale

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