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Stardust Audiobook

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Read By: Neil Gaiman Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 4.33 hours at 1.5x Speed 3.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2006 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061336225

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

38

Longest Chapter Length:

16:04 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

22 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

10:07 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

44

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Publisher Description

Catch a fallen star . . .

Tristran thorn promised to bring back a fallen star. So he sets out on a journey to fulfill the request of his beloved, the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester—and stumbles into the enchanted realm that lies beyond the wall of his English country town. Rich with adventure and magic, Stardust is one of master storyteller Neil Gaiman's most beloved tales, and the inspiration for the hit movie.

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"This is an amazing Book! You see how imaginativ the Book is, if you see the film. I couldn'd believe, that this Little Book (250 Pages) can fill a film. But then I read the Book an saw the Film.... It's still unbelievable, how Neil gaiman can creat this overwhelming Story and all the characters and fantastic landscapes in so little words. The only thing I have to say: You have to read the Book!"

— Whiterabbit (5 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Eminently readable—a charming piece of work.”

    — Washington Post Book World
  • “A twisting, wondrous tale full of magic that only Neil Gaiman could have written.”

    — Chicago Tribune
  • “Strange…marvelous…Stardust takes us back to a time when the world was more magical, and, real or not, that world is a charming place.”

    — Philadelphia Inquirer
  • “A wonderful novel…A pleasure to read.”

    — Denver Post
  • “Marvelous adventures…magical and fun.”

    — Cleveland Plain Dealer
  • “[A] tale about love, danger, friendship, magic, and adventure…a short novel that delivers big-time satisfaction.”

    — Detroit Free Press
  • “Thrilling…Stardust reads like a mix between L. Frank Baum, the Brothers Grimm, and a Tim Burton movie script.”

    — Dallas Morning News
  • “A wonderful tale…mythic.”

    — RT Book Reviews
  • “Sparkling, fresh, and charming. Superb.”

    — Booklist
  • “A deftly written fantasy adventure tale…enriched by familiar folk materials.”

    — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Awards

  • Winner of the 1999 Mythopoeic Award for Adult Literature
  • Winner of the 2000 YALSA Alex Award
  • A USA Today bestseller
  • A 1999 Locus Award Nominee

Stardust Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.88235294117647 out of 53.88235294117647 out of 53.88235294117647 out of 53.88235294117647 out of 53.88235294117647 out of 5 (3.88)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " whimsy, at it's enchanting best :) "

    — Shannon, 2/12/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Neil is probably one of my favorites authors. I find his work infinitely readable, and it always resonates with me. This work is no exception. Brilliant, bittersweet twists on some very classic tropes. "

    — Ardith, 2/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A fairy tale for adults. Gaiman has a way of portraying magic that few fantasy writers possess. "

    — Matthew, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Gaiman ha reso anche una semplice favola come questa una storia straordinaria.Il finale mi ha lasciato piacevolmente sorpresa..diretto e romantico! "

    — ringoallavaniglia, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Really imaginative and fun book. Not for the unimaginative. "

    — Yvonne, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Magico, riesce a catapultarti nel regno della fantasia..... "

    — Marty, 1/2/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " just love neil gaiman's books "

    — Spring, 12/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Granted, I am not a fantasy reader but I did like the movie. This book had FAR more sex, violence and language in it than I would have expected from a YA book! No thanks, Neil Gaiman. "

    — Sara, 11/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I think i'll stick to his children stories. This one was disappointing. "

    — Joe, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was such a dreamy read. Beautiful writing, the colors and creatures and characters and far-off places burst behind my eyes. I want to climb inside Neil Gaiman's imagination and live there with all the wonderful things. "

    — Katy, 10/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " unoriginal and uninteresting. gaiman was tremendously unsuccessful in creating a "fairy story for adults" and i hate him for promising one then failing so miserably. i'll stick to my tolkien, thanks. "

    — Reem, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this book and the differences from the movie. "

    — Danielle, 10/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book. So amazing. "

    — Mike, 8/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " What can I say? Neil Gaiman does it again! "

    — Rebecca, 7/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Better than the movie. I love his kid book about the sneeze. Oh I better go rate it. "

    — Doris, 6/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this story! If you've seen the movie, read the book. There are significant differences, but no spoilers! Have fun reading this! "

    — Autumn, 5/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an inventive, Victorian fairy-tale adventure with lots of action and a real sweetness to it. Enjoyable (though not especially deeply-developed) characters, and a really layered plot, fresh and lush magical atmosphere, and a pleasure to read. "

    — Sally, 2/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I think I should have read this book before seeing the movie. I LOVED the movie and the book was really good but I think I would have been less objective if I would have done it the other way around. I think not knowing the story previously would have helped me better engross myself in the book. "

    — Allie, 10/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A delightful tale, told in classic fairytale style. I liked it better than the film, which changed a lot of the story, but the changes made sense for a cinematic story. Both film and book were good without being great. "

    — James, 5/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very enjoyable. Some endearing and some evil characters with adventure, love and magic all sprinkled in. "

    — Michele, 5/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Gaiman is amazing. A simple story that drags you in because of the writing style. "

    — Stephanie, 3/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The story was fantastic but the best part of this book (for me) was the entry by Gaiman after the actual story. He talks about what led him into writing and shared his take in fairy tales. I've never "highlighted" and "noted" so much - ever! Just wonderful! "

    — Kelly, 2/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read the book after the movie, but I love the movie so much that I think I hyped up the book a little too much. It's a fun and good read, but not my favorite. "

    — Lizzie, 2/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Falling in love with a star and getting to rule Stormhold. How much better could it get? A warm and short Saturday read. "

    — Jasim, 12/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my favorite books. It's beautiful. "

    — Nicole, 9/4/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I liked the movie much better. "

    — Tiffany, 7/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is the first book of Gaiman's that I read. Such a good storyteller! If you liked the movie you are sure to love this book. "

    — Ashley, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " a perfect blend of love and fantasy..Neil gaiman is awesome "

    — Victor, 5/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love the story, but having seen the movie prior to reading the book I prefer the movie. Usually it's the opposite, but there was something about the ending in the book that felt...less satisfying. "

    — Tennessee, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I was very impressed with the movie too! "

    — Stephanie, 5/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beautiful and Magical. Far more elegant than the movie. "

    — Sprocket, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " i liked the movie so much better...it had a lot more action and the ending was happy "

    — Heather, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A fun, quick read. A fairy tale for adults. Makes me want to see the movie again, although I know it's very different. "

    — Lisa, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " hanya bertahan hingga halaman 50 *shrug "

    — Pratita, 5/6/2011

About Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is the author of several #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Norse Mythogy, The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and Anansi Boys, and others, as well as the Sandman series of graphic novels. His fiction has received Newbery, Carnegie, Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner awards. His novel American Gods aired as a TV series in 2017. Originally from England, he lives in the United States, where he is a professor at Bard College.