The House in the Cerulean Sea
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- 24,99 €
Publisher Description
"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.
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books
"Daniel Henning provides nimble, versatile narration, clearly having fun voicing a variety of magical creatures as well as cautious Linus, protective Arthur, and a wide range of secondary characters...This charming, funny tale about chosen family and finding your place in the world is sweet without being saccharine and heartwarming without being corny." -- School Library Journal
"1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." -- Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
A group of fantastical misfits give each other the chance to become their best selves in this heartfelt novel. Linus is a buttoned-down caseworker for the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He’s caring and professional as he inspects the orphanages where supernatural children are routinely placed, but when he meets the kids at Marsyas Island Orphanage—kids so powerful, so dangerous, that he’s told they could bring about the end of the world—something in him changes. The kids include a sentient green blob and a were-Pomeranian, but as unusual as they are, it quickly becomes beautifully clear that all they really need is love and acceptance. On top of it all, the gentle romance that begins to bloom between Linus and the children’s caretaker, Arthur, is icing on this delicious, rainbow-coloured cake. Narrator Daniel Henning brings warmth and gentle humour to each character, making even the most whimsical magic feel emotionally grounded. This tender story utterly captured our hearts.
