City Of Stairs

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A phenomenal novel that you just donÃƒÆ’Ã‚Â¢t want to finish made even better on the strength of an outstanding audiobook performance by Â Alma Cuervo. The novel starts off slow, but once it picks up steam, it never slows. There's also some fantastic world building by Bennett with a whole world, lore, history, and mythos that's slowly revealed as the story progresses.The characters too are strong indeed. Bennett has always been an author who imbues his characters with complexity and City of Stairs is no exception to that. The characters leap from the story as real entities and you really care for them.The audiobook is superbly narrated by Alma Cuervo who proves she's got the voice to stand peer to peer with the best in the business. A remarkable reading on her part for both the male and female character voices.Alma manages to capture every nuance of the female protagonist, wringing out emotion in the right times, and giving the right kick to the action scenes. One of the best performances and one of the best female narrators out there, hands down.She also narrates the sequel, City of Blades.Listen to a sample of Alma Cuervo's voice

About the Author

Bennett, Robert Jackson

Robert Jackson Bennett is an American author of speculative fiction, primarily known for his works in the genres of fantasy and horror. He has written several novels and novellas, and has won numerous awards for his work, including the Shirley Jackson Award, the Edgar Award, and the Philip K. Dick Award.Bennett is perhaps best known for his Divine Cities trilogy, which is set in a world where the gods of an ancient civilization are dead and their cities have been conquered and colonized by a rising industrial power. The trilogy explores themes of power, colonialism, and the consequences of technological progress, and has been praised for its world-building, characters, and thought-provoking ideas.In addition to the Divine Cities trilogy, Bennett has also written several other novels, including the horror novel "American Elsewhere" and the urban fantasy novel "Foundryside." His writing is known for its strong characterization, intricate world-building, and blend of genre elements.Overall, Robert Jackson Bennett is a highly regarded and influential author in the world of speculative fiction, and his works continue to captivate and inspire readers around the world.

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City Of Stairs

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About the Author

Bennett, Robert Jackson

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