The Stolen Child Audiobook

" I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast read, well written and i hear amazon is making this into a movie? "

" Don't be fooled by the fairytale-like premise of this novel - there is a lot more going on here than the exchange of humans for changelings. In fact, you may question what makes us human at all by the time you're done with this fascinating book. Donohue did an amazing job creating the sympathetic and sometimes pathetic ancient children and showing his readers the importance of not wasting the life we are given. "

" This was a very sad story about two boys whose lives intersect when one, a changeling, takes the place of the other. The "Stolen Child" then joins the tribe of other changelings and slowly loses his memories of his previous life. It was well written, but a little depressing. "

" I didn't really like it but I will rent the movie. I was so hoping that it would end different than it had. But the fantasy fiction was really interesting. "

" This was a phenomenal book. I read it in one day. Amazing. "

" good story... kept my interest :) "

" This book is a quick read, although not necessarily a page turner. I enjoyed the running theme of family and identity present throughout the novel and found the mechanism used, the myth of the changeling, to be effective and entertaining. I quite liked the alternating chapters between the two protagonists. Oftentimes, when one chapter would end, I would be a bit disappointed and eager to continue reading his narrative. However, the opposing character's chapter would invariably draw me in quickly until it's own end. "

" Haunting and extremely thought-provoking. I loved it. "

" Interesting plot line, but could do without the hobgoblin anal sex and masturbation scenes. Didn't finish it. Stopped at page 66. "

" I still have dreams about this book! "

" I like the author's writing style. A third of the way through the book, I would have given it 5 stars. "

" Amazing book. Still trying to shake the creepy feeling it left with me, but I say that as a compliment. Completely transported me to another world. "

" A beautiful book - I couldn't put it down until I finished it! "

" If you like to read about changelings, hobgoblins, and faeires, then you'll enjoy this book told in two voices -- a human's and a faerie's. I could not put it down. Granted, I'd never heard of it until it was chosen for our book club book discussion. "

" The only book to ever make me really cry (and I mean actual tears). "

" interesting premise and mood, but characters not as well-developed as they could have been "

" This is a story about fairies "changelings" in the forest that change lives with a little boy and make him one of them. It was a good story over all, but it seemed to drag and go on forever. "

" I loved this book, and I didn't expect to. It's a wonderful story and well told. For anyone who ever dreamed of being one of the lost boys, or another feral child. "

" The premise of this book is excellent, but it falls flat. It's a good summer read...and a good story to tell to children who are not behaving. It will keep them from wandering away from the house at night. For sure. "

" engaging, but by the end of the book, i didn't feel like i got anything out of it. kind of like a movie where you're waiting to see what happens, and then, you've turned the last page. "

" Interesting adult fantasy. Well written and entertaining. "

" Supernatural and real, two narrators. Really gripping. "

" I have really enjoyed the book. I like how the author is telling the stories simultaneously. If.you like The Stolen Child you will like the authors second book Angle of Darkness. "

" Recommend it. Really spoke to the inner spirit, as well as the responsible adult... making sure no hobs come and take my children! :) A fun, reflexive adventure through... well... life. The chapter / character switching was both new and enjoyable to me. "

" This was a beautiful read. I actually read it from a recommendation I received here on "Goodreads" - so Thank you! The story is haunting and the writing is lovely. It has stayed with me ever since I read it which seems now to have been a few years ago. "

" It was beautifully written.A little slow in the 2/3 part of the book. I took months to read the early part of the book. Later it turned out pretty good. PS -There are so many beautiful quotes that I've written down. "

" I'm not really into sci-fi but fell in love with this book. Based on the "challenging" myth it is told from two perspectives. Excellent! "

" If you love "magical" books and fairy tales...this book is all that with a twist! I loved it! "

" This book is a 3.5, kind of slow getting started, but once you get past that, it is an interesting story. A little dark, but makes you think... "

" Enjoyable read, interesting characters, and I liked the concept. "

" A seven yr. old boy is stolen by hobgoblins and replaced by a hobgoblin...Thus begins a new life for both boys...The story follows the life of both boys..A modern day fairy tale.. "