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Yumi and the Nightmare Painter
- A Cosmere Novel
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Length: 14 hrs and 43 mins
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Summary
From the #1 Kickstarter campaign of all time—#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson adds to his Cosmere universe shared by Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive with a new standalone novel especially for fans of fantasy romances. Narrated by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer.
There is a world. One of endless night, surrounded by an even deeper darkness. Filled with nightmares come to life, twisted shapes that slink to windows and ease open doors, sliding across floors to look down on helpless faces.
There is another world. A bright world, so bright it burns. Filled with stacked stones that call forth miracles, raised by callused hands that tremble in their work, drained with each stone lifted, settled, lifted again.
Between these worlds two souls connect. Collide. Entwine.
A bridge. A path.
A road to both worlds changing forever.
Yumi has spent her entire life in strict obedience, granting her the power to summon the spirits that bestow vital aid upon her society—but she longs for even a single day as a normal person. Painter patrols the dark streets dreaming of being a hero—a goal that has led to nothing but heartache and isolation, leaving him always on the outside looking in. In their own ways, both of them face the world alone.
Suddenly flung together, Yumi and Painter must strive to right the wrongs in both their lives, reconciling their past and present while maintaining the precarious balance of each of their worlds. If they cannot unravel the mystery of what brought them together before it’s too late, they risk forever losing not only the bond growing between them, but the very worlds they’ve always struggled to protect.
Note from Brandon:
Even for a compulsive planner like me, sometimes a story emerges like magic. Unexpected, unprompted. You build an outline in days, craft worlds during a compulsive daydream, and develop characters with a burst of imagination like the brief flash of a firework.
That was Yumi and the Nightmare Painter for me. The unanticipated story of two people who find one another.
May your dreams live as mine sometimes do.
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- Panos
- 07-06-24
A Masterpiece Brought to Life
Brandon Sanderson delivers another stellar fantasy in "Yumi and the Nightmare Painter." This audiobook effortlessly combines his signature world-building and character depth into a captivating tale. Yumi, a disciplined artist, and Nikaro, a painter of nightmares, navigate a world where dreams and reality blur. Their contrasting lives create a gripping narrative that explores duty, freedom, and self-discovery.
The narrators excel in bringing Sanderson’s vision to life. Their performance captures the essence of each character, conveying a wide range of emotions with clarity and depth. The voice work is precise, capturing Yumi’s serene resolve and Nikaro’s haunted resilience. This emotional authenticity keeps listeners deeply engaged, making the characters' experiences profoundly impactful.
The narration, combined with atmospheric sound design, crafts a rich auditory experience. "Yumi and the Nightmare Painter" is a standout audiobook, showcasing Sanderson’s talent and the power of excellent narration—a must-listen for fantasy fans.
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-05-24
amazing
amazing story, I was gripped from the start as usual with any of brandon sandersons novels
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- Anonymous User
- 11-05-24
Very good good stuff
A wonderful whimsical story about selfworth, dealing with your own shortcommings and finding your place in the world. Couldn't put it down.
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- Kindle Customer
- 17-06-24
A masterpiece
It's seldom I find myself so genuinely moved by a story. Like one of the inspirations, Kimi no nawa (Your Name) I found myself heartbroken, inspired and deeply affected by the twists and turns of the story in the final third of the book (the anime also has an extremely emotional final act). This was one of the best, most genuine and unpredictable pieces of storytelling. Ever. The first two acts were amazing, intriguing, at times funny and always full of heart, but I found myself tearing up for the end, constantly. Letting out tears of sadness and jubilation until the sun came up, forgetting time for a while, forgetting the need to sleep, spellbound by a master of his work.
Highly recommended, 5/5
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- Stephen T.
- 07-05-24
something a bit different from Sanderson
Nice ideas and charachters. Sandersons small novellas (secret projects) are better than most people's standard books and his writing rate is unbelievable luckily for us. shame he couldn't give a few tips to Rothfuss and Martin.
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