Stardust
by Neil Gaiman
Why read it
It is a charming, nostalgic homage to classic pre-Tolkien fairy tales and English folklore. The quest across the magical boundary of Wall to fetch a fallen celestial body starts as an earnest romance and evolves into a spirited journey full of strange encounters, shifting loyalties, and genuine wonder.
Where to get it
For audiobooks in the Netherlands, the unabridged English version narrated by Neil Gaiman is available on Storytel, Nextory, Kobo Plus, Audible, and through the online library platform OnlineBibliotheek.nl. Physical and digital editions (in English or the Dutch translation 'Sterrenstof') can be found via Bol.com, Athenaeum Boekhandel, Waterstones Amsterdam, and local public libraries via Bibliotheek.nl.
What to expect
A whimsical, lyrical, and warm tone with a steady, engaging pace. It is an easy and accessible listen, styled after traditional fairy tales. Content-wise, it contains mild violence, perilous situations, dark magic, and brief sensual scenes typical of an adult fairy tale, though nothing particularly graphic.
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