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Winterset Hollow

Written by: Jonathan Edward Durham
Narrated by: Jonathan Edward Durham
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Everyone has wanted their favorite book to be real, if only for a moment. Everyone has wished to meet their favorite characters, if only for a day. But be careful in that wish, for even a history laid in ink can be repaid in flesh and blood, and reality is far deadlier than fiction...especially on Addington Isle. 

Winterset Hollow follows a group of friends to the place that inspired their favorite book - a timeless tale about a tribe of animals preparing for their yearly end-of-summer festival. But after a series of shocking discoveries, they find that much of what the world believes to be fiction is actually fact, and that the truth behind their beloved story is darker and more dangerous than they ever imagined. It's Barley Day...and you're invited to the hunt. 

Winterset Hollow is as thrilling as it is terrifying and as smart as it is surprising. A uniquely original story filled with properly unexpected twists and turns, Winterset Hollow delivers complex, indelible characters and pulse- pounding action as it storms toward an unforgettable climax that will leave you reeling. How do you celebrate Barley Day? You run, friend. You run.

©2021 Jonathan Edward Durham (P)2022 Jonathan Edward Durham

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This is An AMAZING Book!!

I loved everything about it. The buildup with the animals, the depths of the twists...this seriously had me awe-struck with its delivery. I'll be buying the hard copy as well.
This TOTALLY needs to be a movie!!!

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Excellent

Exciting. Peter Rabbit meets The Fionavar Tapestry.

I hope the author has other published novels!

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Ohhhhh, this book. This book.

I almost feel bad for saying I enjoyed this book, given what happens. It starts out with a flavor similar to The Magicians, but then descends gradually into such a very dark place. You end up having immense pity for even the least likeable characters. The author has managed to get the reader to feel all the feels, good and bad, without making them hate the story. That takes skill, and talent.

Did I love this book? Yes. Was it hard to listen to in places? Also yes, immensely so. Was that really necessary? Oh yes. Would I read it again? Absolutely.

My only criticism: The narrator (who is the author) is a naturally fast speaker. The only time I found this problematic was when he was reading from the book, which is in verse form. Those passages were beautiful, and deserved to be read more slowly so the listener could savor them.

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Simply wonderful

This book is simply wonderful . Each prose is meaningful and the story is elegantly put together .

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Very good listen

A little bit of fantasy in the real world. I would eagerly crowdfund a movie of this book.

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Great story

Worth the listen, it would make an incredible movie.
creative and surprising. really enjoyed it

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like Beatrix Potter, but horrific.

Loved it. officially one of my favorites. I'll recommend it to everyone! it was a really fun read

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slow to get going but I'm glad I waited it out

I really enjoyed this book. The first part of it is a little slow but then it picks up pace and doesn't stop until the end.

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Unique, satisfying, and gripping

This was not at all what I expected, and even the last passage managed to surprise me. A fantastic mixture of beauty and whimsy alongside seething darknesses.

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Watership Down with roid rage

I loved this book. A twisted and fascinating take on children's literature. Also explored the themes of human motives, revenge, futility, grief and more. Unique and thoroughly enjoyable.

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