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Wonderland
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Xe Sands
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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Summary
Shirley Jackson meets The Shining in this richly atmospheric and thrillingly tense novel from the acclaimed author of the "deliciously creepy" Baby Teeth (New York Post).
One mother's love may be all that stands between her family, an enigmatic presence — and madness.
After years of city life, Orla and Shaw Bennett are ready for the quiet of New York's Adirondack mountains — or at least, they think they are. Settling into the perfect farmhouse with their two children, they are both charmed and unsettled by the expanse of their land, the privacy of their individual bedrooms, and the isolation of life a mile from any neighbor.
But none of the Bennetts could expect what lies waiting in the woods, where secrets run dark and deep. When something begins to call to the family — from under the earth, beneath the trees, and within their minds — Orla realizes she might be the only one who can save them...if she can find out what this force wants before it's too late.
With an ending inescapable and deeply satisfying, Wonderland brilliantly blends horror and suspense to probe the boundaries of family, loyalty, love, and the natural world.
Critic reviews
"Zoje Stage's Wonderland is a mesmerizing journey into the darkest realms of the supernatural; a family, escaping the perils of city life, discovers that the splendors of nature can mask a hidden face of savage, unnameable terror." (Kathleen Kent, author of The Burn)
"Memorable imagery.... Stage's darkly lyrical writing style shines." (Publishers Weekly)
"Oh, fright fans rejoice. That sure hand you're looking for? That relentless climb, that crescendo of cold sweat? It's all here. Deep in the woods, under a lot of snow, steeped in mad, unfamiliar nature. Zoje Stage is in total control of your nightmare. For those who live to be scared, Wonderland is the book you'll be glad you cracked open at home, alone, at night." (Josh Malerman, New York Times best-selling author of Bird Box and Malorie)
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- fintan stephenson
- 30-05-22
neither good nor bad, went into this on a whim.
went into this on a whim the description of the story sounds amazing. However the story is stale the entire way through almost felt like a chore to finish it.
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- Mr & Mrs Welch
- 16-12-20
Haunting
I loved this book and the vocal fry of the narrator was so wonderful to my ears. Normally I wouldn't establish the listening experience first, but the narrator's voice was so unique and soothing, I could listen to her all day.
The novel itself was haunting, harrowing, terrifying, and tragic. I don't want to give anything away, but this book takes the reader on one hell of a nightmare journey. I'll definitely be reading more of Stage's work.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-11-21
Good Start yet very slow and repetitive.
While the story starts well to introduce the characters and setting, and does well to create a good atmosphere it fails to build upon it. Very repetitive with no to little real high point. The story could be half as long and one would still feel kind of unfulfilled in the end, but at least not bored.
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- Anonymous User
- 09-12-21
great writing/performance serious lack of horror
started great and then petered off then just kept going. really liked the writing and was really into it but felt like I was waiting for a big reveal or twist or anything the whole time and it just never came. Like watching the first half hour of a really good horror film that never pays off.
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- mr
- 24-08-21
Unbearable
Wet characters (Eleanor Queen?! come on) and weak plot. Narrator seems to be constantly on the verge of tears. A horrific combination, far worse than anything intentionally delivered. One to avoid.
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