Proclaimed as “truly spellbinding,” a “great fable” that “functions as transporting romance” by the Guardian, the runaway #1 international bestseller arrives in America.
""A rich, gothic entertainment that explores what books have trapped inside them and reminds us of the power of storytelling. Spellbinding.” — TRACY CHEVALIER
Imagine you could erase grief. Imagine you could remove pain. Imagine you could hide the darkest, most horrifying secret. Forever.
Young Emmett Farmer is working in the fields when a strange letter arrives summoning him away from his family. He is to begin an apprenticeship as a Bookbinder—a vocation that arouses fear, superstition, and prejudice amongst their small community, but one neither he nor his parents can afford to refuse.
For as long as he can recall, Emmett has been drawn to books, even though they are strictly forbidden. Bookbinding is a sacred calling, Seredith informs her new apprentice, and he is a binder born. Under the old woman’s watchful eye, Emmett learns to hand-craft the elegant leather-bound volumes. Within each one they will capture something unique and extraordinary: a memory. If there’s something you want to forget, a binder can help. If there’s something you need to erase, they can assist. Within the pages of the books they create, secrets are concealed and the past is locked away. In a vault under his mentor’s workshop rows upon rows of books are meticulously stored.
But while Seredith is an artisan, there are others of their kind, avaricious and amoral tradesman who use their talents for dark ends—and just as Emmett begins to settle into his new circumstances, he makes an astonishing discovery: one of the books has his name on it. Soon, everything he thought he understood about his life will be dramatically rewritten.
An unforgettable novel of enchantment, mystery, memory, and forbidden love, The Binding is a beautiful homage to the allure and life-changing power of books—and a reminder to us all that knowledge can be its own kind of magic.
© 2019 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780062898722
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 16 april 2019
Proclaimed as “truly spellbinding,” a “great fable” that “functions as transporting romance” by the Guardian, the runaway #1 international bestseller arrives in America.
""A rich, gothic entertainment that explores what books have trapped inside them and reminds us of the power of storytelling. Spellbinding.” — TRACY CHEVALIER
Imagine you could erase grief. Imagine you could remove pain. Imagine you could hide the darkest, most horrifying secret. Forever.
Young Emmett Farmer is working in the fields when a strange letter arrives summoning him away from his family. He is to begin an apprenticeship as a Bookbinder—a vocation that arouses fear, superstition, and prejudice amongst their small community, but one neither he nor his parents can afford to refuse.
For as long as he can recall, Emmett has been drawn to books, even though they are strictly forbidden. Bookbinding is a sacred calling, Seredith informs her new apprentice, and he is a binder born. Under the old woman’s watchful eye, Emmett learns to hand-craft the elegant leather-bound volumes. Within each one they will capture something unique and extraordinary: a memory. If there’s something you want to forget, a binder can help. If there’s something you need to erase, they can assist. Within the pages of the books they create, secrets are concealed and the past is locked away. In a vault under his mentor’s workshop rows upon rows of books are meticulously stored.
But while Seredith is an artisan, there are others of their kind, avaricious and amoral tradesman who use their talents for dark ends—and just as Emmett begins to settle into his new circumstances, he makes an astonishing discovery: one of the books has his name on it. Soon, everything he thought he understood about his life will be dramatically rewritten.
An unforgettable novel of enchantment, mystery, memory, and forbidden love, The Binding is a beautiful homage to the allure and life-changing power of books—and a reminder to us all that knowledge can be its own kind of magic.
© 2019 HarperAudio (Ljudbok): 9780062898722
Utgivningsdatum
Ljudbok: 16 april 2019
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Maria
18 nov. 2022
A gloomy, aloof start, heavy and I nearly gave up, but it was worth it. I am not so much for truly romance, but this had a touch of salt, sweet and sour in it that was captivating. I do really recommend this.
klara
24 maj 2021
one of the best books i’ve read, love love LOVE
V
13 nov. 2022
Förmodligen den vackraste bok jag någonsin lyssnat på. Språket är vackert, kärleken känns ogenomtränglig samtidigt som hjärtat värker. Jag kan inte sätta ord på hur mycket jag älskade denna bok. Jag lyssnade 16-timmar sträck och sögs in i berättelsen och kunde inte släppa taget. Helt underbar.
Amanda
19 sep. 2023
Rå på alla sätt och vis. Välskriven, detaljerad och berättar rösten är bland de bästa jag hört.
Ryo
18 sep. 2022
Wow vilken ljudbok! Rekommenderar starkt att lyssna på den kallare delen av året, snarare än sommar. Perfekt för höst när jag lyssnat på den nu!
Agnes
16 juni 2022
One of the absolute best books I have listened to in a long time.
CC
7 jan. 2023
A gay love story. Yes. That’s all it is. This book gave a hell of a lot of promises and just like a politician, it was all lies. It was all just a too long unbelievably miserable and complicated way of getting two guys to be a pair. By the way; Why do women think that gay men are just like women emotionally and in behavior. They’re not. I’d say anyone that wants to write a book about it, should ho and talk to a few before attempting, but you’d all be shocked in your sensibilities. 🤦🏻♀️
Kristina
9 nov. 2022
Helt fantastisk!
Ann
19 juli 2022
Wonderfully read and an intriguing story. A bit long though.
Helle Och Barnen
21 dec. 2021
Det tog lång tid att komma in i, men definitivt värd att hålla ut för. Fin, sorglig och vacker.
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