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  • Incarceron Series, Book 1
  • Written by: Catherine Fisher
  • Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest
  • Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

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Incarceron

Written by: Catherine Fisher
Narrated by: Kim Mai Guest
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Publisher's Summary

Incarceron is a prison so vast that it contains not only cells, but also metal forests, dilapidated cities, and vast wilderness. Finn, a 17-year-old prisoner, has no memory of his childhood and is sure that he came from Outside Incarceron. Very few prisoners believe that there is an Outside, however, which makes escape seems impossible.

And then Finn finds a crystal key that allows him to communicate with a girl named Claudia. She claims to live Outside - she is the daughter of the warden of Incarceron and is doomed to an arranged marriage. Finn is determined to escape the prison, and Claudia believes she can help him. But they don't realize that there is more to Incarceron than meets the eye. Escape will take their greatest courage and cost more than they know.
©2010 Catherine Fisher (P)2010 Listening Library
Fantasy & Magic Science Fiction & Fantasy
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What the critics say

“By delving into the philosophy of imprisonment and the development of society; discussing how history informs the present; and exploring self-awareness and sentience in nonhuman characters, Incarceron becomes something of a tour de force.” (School Library Journal)

“Fisher’s characters are emotionally resonant, flawed, determined, and plagued by metaphysical questions.... With some well-timed shocking twists and a killer ending, this is a must have.” (Booklist)

“Fisher’s dystopic future, in which technology and decay coexist in a dazzling kaleidoscope of images and time periods, is brilliantly realized.... Elegant, gritty, often surprising.” (The Horn Book)

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  • Joe
  • 2019-06-23

Great book

I enjoyed this book a lot. Not a huge fan of ending, but otherwise great.

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A pleasant surprise

I’d had this fantasy novel in my Audible library for a long time because I’d heard nothing about it. When I began listening I was struck by the talent of narrator Kim Mai Guest. Then, the story and characters won me over as well. Catherine Fisher has created an intricate, sometimes surprising world, albeit with a plot that is fairly predictable. Still, an enjoyable experience overall.

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