Stardust

Written by Neil Gaiman

Narrated by Neil Gaiman

Catch a fallen star . . .

Tristran thorn promised to bring back a fallen star. So he sets out on a journey to fulfill the request of his beloved, the hauntingly beautiful Victoria Forester—and stumbles into the enchanted realm that lies beyond the wall of his English country town. Rich with adventure and magic, Stardust is one of master storyteller Neil Gaiman's most beloved tales, and the inspiration for the hit movie.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Release date: Nov 28, 2006
• ISBN: 9780061336225

Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is the New York Times bestselling and multi-award winning author and creator of many beloved books, graphic novels, short stories, film, television and theatre for all ages. He is the recipient of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, and many Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Will Eisner Awards. Neil has adapted many of his works to television series, including Good Omens (co-written with Terry Pratchett) and The Sandman. He is a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency UNHCR and Professor in the Arts at Bard College. For a lot more about his work, please visit: https://www.neilgaiman.com/

Reviews for Stardust

[Denise Horton · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The story had an interesting beginning filled with mystery, however I stopped at chapter 5 because the main character was touching the girl where he shouldn’t and it was getting more graphic. I would’ve liked to find out how he would help to free her, but that scene ended this listen for me. I don’t recommend that kind of reading to anyone.

[xcongiex · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

My only real complaint was he pacing was strange in some places. I otherwise really enjoyed the story and found myself staying up later than I should to continue listening. Thank you for the entertainment.

[tatumnsmith0 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

a very cute and sweet book, made of nostalgia and love

[George Szmaj · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed the pure fantasy, I enjoyed listening to the author!

[Serenity Soce · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

love this book when i was a child love it now <3

[Jana Broeckx · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm in love with this book. Everything is so well written.

[Suzanne Philip · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fascinating story and being read by the author was brilliant

[Liz McCraw · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Beautiful story. Loved it! Narrator made it better. Thanks! ?

[Lindsay DiLernia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very whimsical and fun book. I felt like a child again picturing all the characters.

[Magnus Linder · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Gaiman forgot to put the romance in this romantic fairytale.
Luckily he fixed that blunder for the screenplay. The movie is better.

[Elizabeth Barger · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I started to tell you how much I appreciated Niel Gaiman's Stardust, when my computer decided to interrupt my line of thinking. So, I repeat, I think Neil Gaiman is a master of the good story well and richly told. I first met Stardust as a movie I must tell you, I loved. When I saw the book offered in audio form narrated by Neil Gaman himself I had to hear it. I will have to get the book itself to keep because I will read it again. The movie embroidered the story very well, I think. But I prefer the book in its direct and honest development. I plan to listen to as many of Neil Gaiman's books I have read and some I have not read yet. I had so much pleasure listening to Neil tell this story, and look forward with pleasure to hear the rest of the stories.

[Vicki Daugherty · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Ooooooooooh! What a wonderful experience this was. The story is lush, rich -just a feast for the mind. The author reads his story with such a quality of storytelling-unparalleled pleasure.

[GIOVANNI TRACANELLA · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I did not like American Gods , I did like this book , quite a lot!

[Fran Lopes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Mágica!!! A narração do autor faz você se sentir parte das aventuras de Tristan nesse mundo muitas vezes mágico e um pouco assustador como tudo poderoso é, eu amo o filme então fui sabendo muitos pontos de virada mas não estragou nenhum pouco viver de novo esse moderno conto de fadas

[Colette Billow · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I love Neil Gaimen!! His narrations of his books are the best thing to listen to.

[Enidan Dragunov · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I so loved the interview with Mr. Gaiman at the end of the book.

[Jacob Margolin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Enchanting! A real "page turner"! (With an apparently English accent)

[Stephen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A delight from beginning to end. No more no less than exactly what was needed.

[王儀君 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Enjoy listening. An romantic and lovely story. Good but a little sad ending.

[ShadeTree Reads · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Working my way through Gaiman’s backlist. This was a great read! The movie is different but just as entertaining!

[Papalekus · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Neil Gaiman will never cease to amaze me. Never !!!

[thebookmagpie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Easily my favourite of the Gaiman I've read so far - I think his style works much better when he's not trying to be overly pretentious and involve too much philosophising in his work.

[laurochka-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I can't believe I've only just read this. I usually don't like seeing movies before books and in this case it did colour my expectations, however the book stands on its own. It's charming and imaginative and if you like unicorns......beware!

[Aaron Whittington · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

great book, wish multiple people would have read it. loved the voice actor though.

[Megan Anderson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Listening to Neil G. read is literally delightful. This is not a word I usually use when describing books. Dude is magical, his reading is magical, its unbelievably charming. I don't know if I would like the books as well if he weren't reading them. His voice and reading style are really part of the experience Totally love it. Thanks Niel G.

[Cindy Blair Bilog · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Highly recommended for the romantics and fairytale-loving adults. Neil brought to life his own characters and it was a delight to see.

[Blessy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Listened to this while reading its written form from a pdf file. Such a magnificent listen that brings any adult's mind into its inner child's wanderings.

[Sean Jackson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Neil Gaiman’a own voice adds a unique twist to the tale.

[Raine Colubio · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Because I loved the movie and I heard many great things about the book, I decided to give it a listen. It has met my expectations. I also enjoyed the interview with Neil Gaiman at the end.

[Luke · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Enjoyed the movie when I was a kid. Never realized it was a book made for adults. Stumbled across it a couple days ago. Loved every moment of it. Neil Gaiman reading it was a treat, would recommend and would listen to again perhaps in another couple years. Many thanks for the production. Much enjoyed.