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The Bear and the Nightingale
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Kathleen Gati
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
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Praise for The Bear and the Nightingale
“Arden’s debut novel has the cadence of a beautiful fairy tale but is darker and more lyrical.” (The Washington Post)
“Vasya [is] a clever, stalwart girl determined to forge her own path in a time when women had few choices.” (The Christian Science Monitor)
“Stunning...will enchant readers from the first page....with an irresistible heroine who wants only to be free of the bonds placed on her gender and claim her own fate.” (Publishers Weekly [starred review])
“Utterly bewitching...a lush narrative...an immersive, earthy story of folk magic, faith, and hubris, peopled with vivid, dynamic characters, particularly clever, brave Vasya, who outsmarts men and demons alike to save her family.” (Booklist [starred review])
“An extraordinary retelling of a very old tale... The Bear and the Nightingale is a wonderfully layered novel of family and the harsh wonders of deep winter magic.” (Robin Hobb)
What the critics say
"Arden's supple, sumptuous first novel transports the reader to a version of medieval Russia where history and myth coexist." (Kirkus Reviews)
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- Sasha
- 2018-01-25
Great story with horrible narration
A compelling and interesting story with strong traditional Russian elements.
I have no idea what the narrator was trying to accomplish with that weird and annoying accent she invented. It sounds nothing like a Slavic accent. It made it a difficult listen.
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- Ashley
- 2021-03-23
Narration was painful.
I couldn’t get into the book at all because the narration was so incredibly terrible.
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- Yvette
- 2021-10-18
Loved it.
I wanted more and was so glad to find out this was a trilogy. Interesting and captivating from start to finish.
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- Anne
- 2020-10-28
stunning
the narrator could not have been more perfect. lush, brilliant, unique, the writing is just lovely. a perfect fantasy, but a tinge of truth in regards to christian suppression, and a nod to romance to come. 4 stars for story telling only because I felt it was a bit slow to start. otherwise... loved it!
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- Mikayla Miller
- 2023-06-09
Wonderful
Wonderful story, beautifully written and well narrated. Looking forward to the next in series. Recommended!
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- Cubey
- 2023-05-24
Captivating
I have listened to this book twice now, I am completely captivated by the main characters and Katherine Arden has done an amazing job creating this trilogy of books. It awoke a love of Slavic Folklore I didn't know I would have ever enjoyed. It is well written and was very well performed. I couldn't stop listening. It was such a great story. You cannot help but fall in love with the characters!
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-05-11
Loved every moment
I loved the unfolding of the story using the backdrop of Russian folklore. Beautifully written. As soon as I finished I downloaded the audiobook to listen to it again!
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- marie-alexie
- 2023-01-30
could have Been good.
the story could have been good, but the way the author write the names of the characters is confusing as the way the actions is describe. the story is interessing but juste when i started too enjoy it, the end come so quick ans abrut.
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- Amy Braun
- 2022-08-31
Beautiful Story
An absolutely beautiful story that weaves drama and fairytales, I was enthralled from the very first pages right to the very end.
As the story began with the birth of the main character, Vasya, it quickly became apparent that the family dynamic was going to be the heart of the book. It wasn't what I was expecting, yet the writing and characters quickly won me over.
Vasya is fantastic. She is energetic, brave, determined, and kind. Her relationship with her siblings, father, and the creatures of folklore were among my favorite moments. I also found the priest to be a compelling character, as he warred with faith and desire.
The themes of faith and folklore made for a very, very complex plot. Watching the villagers transition from legends and spirits to Christianity made for some difficult character choices and severe costs. It was one of the best parts of the book and not something I anticipated loving as much as I did.
Seeing creatures and stories from Russian folklore was wonderful. It all blended in seamlessly with the world and its characters. This felt like an alternate version of history rather than a fantasy itself.
This is one of those books that I love the more I think about it. The prose is gorgeous, Vasya is a hero, the supporting characters are complex, and the descriptions make for an immersive experience. A definite recommend to all lovers of historical fantasy and mythology.
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- Cynthia S.
- 2022-07-14
Not for me.
While the concept of the story is appealing, it is told in a ponderous manner, with lengthy redundant conversation, long descriptions and too many similes. I found the ending somewhat unsatisfactory. The narrator tries her hardest but I find it difficult to follow through bitten off consonants, an overly slowed down pace and the odd choice to render all dialogue in a Russian accent.
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