To Sleep in a Sea of Stars
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4.2 • 164 Ratings
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- $24.99
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- $24.99
Publisher Description
"Narrator Jennifer Hale's outstanding performance brings this story of alien invasion to life...Hale's range of differentiation is masterly as she animates all the quirky characters Kira meets. From the rough, snarky slang of ex-military woman to the half-mad musings of a human "ship mind," every unique voice enhances the listening experience." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner
This program includes an afterword read by Christopher Paolini, as well as a bonus conversation between Christopher Paolini and Jennifer Hale.
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a brand new epic novel from New York Times bestselling author Christopher Paolini.
**This program is read by Jennifer Hale, a Canadian American actress and singer who has appeared in hundreds of cartoon episodes and taken on roles in well over 185 video games, winning multiple awards. Her varied roles include Commander Shepard in Mass Effect, Rosalind Lutece in BioShock Infinite, Cinderella in both games and animation, Kronika in MK11, Naomi Hunter in the Metal Gear series, several roles in The Powerpuff Girls, Justice League, Avengers Assemble, the Emmy Award winning Lost In Oz, Jean Grey/Phoenix in both games and animated series and dozens more. This is her first audiobook.**
Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds.
Now she's awakened a nightmare.
During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move.
As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human.
While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope . . .
A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books
Customer Reviews
OUTSTANDING
TSSS is both my first Paolini (author) and my first Jennifer Hale (voice actress). I’m coming back for more. There is TALENT here! I was surprised with Paolini’s ability to conceive an original story and tell it—creative, yet with characters and story dynamics I love. And Jennifer Hale: You’d be surprised how often I’ve had readers who actually just read the book—how dry. But Jennifer acted the parts, brought the characters ALIVE, made them real beings, interpreted the lines with feeling, invoking their culture and background. I see depth in her, even when she relates aliens as aliens. These folks need some awards. For me, I’m thankful I got much more than my money’s worth. I got visions and wisdom, play, action, and sensitivity. Good show, you two.
6/5
What a beautiful story! I listened to this audiobook on my long daily commute. The narrator is wonderful. I was so into it that I missed my exit one day, and didn’t realize I was driving the wrong way for like 10 miles.
Great Sci-fi
In my opinion this was a fantastic book. It was quite easy to get attached to the world that Christopher has created. The narrator Jennifer Hale is absolutely fantastic and someone I will be looking out for in the future.