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Strange the dreamer

Title:

Strange the dreamer

Author:

Taylor, Laini, author.

Series:

Strange the dreamer ;

Series Number:

Summary:

The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around--and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared his dream chose poorly. Since he was just five years old, he's been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself, in the form of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors, and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever. What happened in Weep two hundred years ago to cut it off from the rest of the world? And who is the blue-skinned goddess who appears in Lazlo's dreams? -- Amazon.

General Note:

Includes discussion questions and sneak preview of Muse of nightmares by Laini Taylor.

"Originally published in hardcover by Little, Brown and Company, 2017"--Title page verso.

Edition:

First trade paperback edition.

Physical Description:

536 pages ; 21 cm

Genre:

Fantasy fiction.

Subject Term:

Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction.

Librarians -- Fiction

Orphans -- Fiction.

Heroes -- Fiction.

Gods -- Fiction.

Publisher:

Little, Brown and Company,

Publication Date:

2018

2017

ISBN:

9780316341677

Publication Information:

New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2018.

Call Number:

YA TAYLOR

Holds: Copies:

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Summary

From National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor comes an epic fantasy about a mythic lost city and its dark past.

The dream chooses the dreamer, not the other way around--and Lazlo Strange, war orphan and junior librarian, has always feared his dream chose poorly. Since he was just five years old, he's been obsessed with the mythic lost city of Weep, but it would take someone bolder than he to cross half the world in search of it. Then a stunning opportunity presents itself, in the form of a hero called the Godslayer and a band of legendary warriors, and he has to seize his chance or lose his dream forever.

What happened in Weep two hundred years ago to cut it off from the rest of the world? And who is the blue-skinned goddess who appears in Lazlo's dreams?

In this sweeping and breathtaking novel by National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor, author of the New York Times bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy, the shadow of the past is as real as the ghosts who haunt the citadel of murdered gods. Fall into a mythical world of dread and wonder, moths and nightmares, love and carnage.

The answers await in Weep.

Author Notes

Laini Taylor was born in Chico, California in 1971. She received a degree in English from UC Berkeley in 1994. She also studied illustration at the California College of Arts and Crafts. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked as a travel book editor, a bookseller, a waitress, and an illustrator/designer. Her works include Blackbringer, Silksinger, Lips Touch: Three Times, and the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series. In 2014 her title Dreams of Gods and Monsters made The New York Times Best seller list.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (2)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 9 Up-Orphan Lazlo Strange, who was found and raised by monks, becomes a librarian and reads voraciously. He soon develops an obsession with a lost kingdom called Weep, as depicted in the fairy tales he devours. When a band of warriors announce they will be traveling to Weep, Lazlo volunteers to join the expedition. In Weep, Lazlo finds unexpected romance, resentment, and jealousy from a fellow traveler, along with intrigue, betrayal, explosive action, and keys to his past. Taylor weaves a compelling tale filled with romantic language, intricately plotted story lines, and lush descriptions. Steve West narrates with a clear British accent in a crisp, articulate manner. The characters' voices are distinct, and he handles the richly detailed world-building with aplomb. West's tone reflects Lazlo's maturation as he morphs from a confused, introverted boy into a confident man as he discovers the secrets to his past and his hidden powers. -VERDICT The audiobook, while long, will draw in listeners. Give this to fans of Leigh Bardugo, Melina Marchetta, Jennifer -Donnelly, or Traci Chee. ["This outstanding fantasy is a must-purchase for all YA collections": SLJ 2/17 starred review of the Little, Brown book.]-Julie Paladino, formerly at East Chapel Hill High School, NC © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publisher's Weekly Review

It's odd that the audio edition of this epic YA novel by Taylor-which unfolds from the alternating perspectives of Lazlo Strange, the unassuming librarian who is poised to have the adventure of a lifetime, and Sarai, the lonely blue goddess who visits him in dreams-does not use two actors for the lead characters, as is common practice. However, West's performance is excellent: his rich voice and British accent make for easy listening throughout, and he can also stretch himself to memorably portray various bit parts. Particularly affecting are his renditions of an elderly librarian colleague of Lazlo's and of Minya, a wicked sister of sorts to Sarai. West also captures both the strength and despair of the Godslayer, a warrior still trying to come to terms with the carnage he once wrought in order to save his people. At more than 18 hours, this audio book offers a sweeping escape to a distant realm, perfect to pass the hours of any long trip. Ages 15-up. A Little, Brown hardcover. (Mar.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.