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The Game of Love and Death Audiobook
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Not since The Book Thief has the character of Death played such an original and affecting part in a book for young people.
Flora and Henry were born a few blocks from each other, innocent of the forces that might keep a white boy and an African American girl apart; years later they meet again and their mutual love of music sparks an even more powerful connection. But what Flora and Henry don't know is that they are pawns in a game played by the eternal adversaries Love and Death, here brilliantly reimagined as two extremely sympathetic and fascinating characters. Can their hearts and their wills overcome not only their earthly circumstances, but forces that have battled throughout history? In the rainy Seattle of the 1920's, romance blooms among the jazz clubs, the mansions of the wealthy, and the shanty towns of the poor. But what is more powerful: love? Or death?Download and start listening now!
“Narrator Susan Hanfield embodies the characters Love and Death, who wager on the love between Henry and Flora, a pair of teenagers in Seattle in the 1920s. Hanfield uses a stoic voice when Death points out that because Flora is African–American and Henry is white, there is no way their love will endure. From Love, one hears notes of wistfulness and desperation—as he is tired of losing his wagers with Death and wants this forward-thinking pair to thrive. Hanfield believably portrays both Flora and Henry from childhood to the story’s present as well as creating vivid voices for secondary characters, ably handling accents and foreign languages and even occasionally breaking into song. Historical fiction, romance, and magical realism make for a compelling listen.”
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“Brockenbrough never sugarcoats the obstacles facing Henry and Flora’s love…in this inventive and affecting novel.”
— Publishers Weekly (starred review) -
“This sophisticated novel is filled with breathtaking prose and nuanced characterizations…This original novel is a thoughtful exploration of courage, love, and the price we pay to live.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“Brockenbrough’s precise, luscious prose cuts back and forth among the four protagonists. Race, class, fate and choice… join Love and Death to play their parts in Brockenbrough’s haunting and masterfully orchestrated narrative.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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An Audie Award Finalist
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About Martha Brockenbrough
Chris Andrew Ciulla, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, is a credited actor, host, voice actor, producer, boxing commentator/analyst, and radio personality. In addition to frequent film, television, and on-camera commercial work, he has voiced characters for the popular video game titles Fallout 4 and Mafia III and can be heard in national commercial campaigns. A versatile performer with over fifteen years of experience, he has dedicated his life to entertaining people.
About Susan Hanfield
Susan Hanfield is an Audie Award–winning narrator who comes from a strong classical theater background and loves bringing deep characterizations to all of her work. She has narrated over twenty books, including Ru Emerson’s six-book Night-Threads series. On camera, she has been seen commercially and in numerous international, national, and regional network spots. She also played the title character in Magdalene, an award-winning short film.