Whichwood – Tahereh Mafi Free Audiobook
Description
Written by
Read by Bronson Pinchot
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged
Series: Furthermore, book 2
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
Release date: November 14, 2017
Duration: 07:09:56
Embark on a wondrous journey through the land of Whichwood in this stunning companion to Tahereh Mafi’s acclaimed bestseller Furthermore.
Our story begins on a frosty night . . .
Laylee can barely remember the happier times before her beloved mother died. Before her father, driven by grief, lost his wits (and his way) and she was left as the sole remaining mordeshoor in the village of Whichwood, destined to spend her days scrubbing the skins and souls of the dead in preparation for the afterlife.
It’s become easy to forget and easier still to ignore not only her ever-increasing loneliness, but the way her overworked hands are stiffening and turning silver, just like her hair. But soon, a pair of familiar strangers appears, and Laylee’s world is turned upside down as she rediscovers color, magic, and the healing power of friendship.
Lush and enchanting, critically-acclaimed author Tahereh Mafi weaves together an all-new magical adventure in this dark, Persian fantasy, a companion to the New York Times best-selling Furthermore.
★ “In deliciously descriptive prose, the confiding, familiar narrator directly engages the ‘dear reader’ with witty asides, explanatory footnotes, and cautionary warnings as Laylee’s woeful tale unfolds… Mafi uses her built world to interrogate norms and relationships in our own while never losing sight of her story. Memorable new characters experience the restorative power of friendship in this darkly fascinating, somewhat ghoulish sequel to Furthermore. −Kirkus, starred review
Reviews split the category between young adult and middle school. But more towards young adult as this Kirkus Review hints.
I hope the way I edited the chapters keeps you on the edge of your seats wonder what’s next.