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    The Rook: A Novel
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    The Rook: A Novel

    Written by Daniel O'Malley

    Narrated by Susan Duerden

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    About this audiobook

    Myfanwy Thomas awakes in a London park surrounded by dead bodies. With her memory gone, her only hope of survival is to trust the instructions left in her pocket by her former self. She quickly learns that she is a Rook, a high-level operative in a secret agency that protects the world from supernatural threats. But there is a mole inside the organization and this person wants her dead.

    As Myfanwy battles to save herself, she encounters a person with four bodies, a woman who can enter her dreams, children transformed into deadly fighters, and an unimaginably vast conspiracy. Suspenseful and hilarious, THE ROOK is an outrageously inventive debut for readers who like their espionage with a dollop of purple slime.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateFeb 28, 2012
    ISBN9781619693623
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    The Rook: A Novel
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    Daniel O'Malley

    Dan O'Malley graduated from Michigan State University and earned a Master's Degree in medieval history from Ohio State University. He then returned to his childhood home, Australia. He now works for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, writing press releases for government investigations of plane crashes and runaway boats.

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    Reviews for The Rook

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    • 5/5
      This book was so good! I really enjoyed the story, the world building and the characters. They were all on point. The way the author present information and showed us this world was kinda cool - even if it was a bit info dumpy, I still really liked it and didn't mind. Mifanwy (she pronounces it Miffany) was such an intriguing character because of her amnesia and the fact that you get to read her voice from before as well. It was a really cool concept, that I've never really read before and I really really liked it! I liked that there were actual female friendships and Daniel O'Malley did a great job writing a female protagonist. She was realistic (even if the story and what was happening to her was supernatural) and it was woven together really well. Great read! Definitely looking forward to Stiletto!
    • 4/5
      This took me two attempts to really get into, but it definitely repaid the effort.

      The main character wakes up with complete amnesia, surrounded by corpses all wearing latex gloves. She doesn't remember who she is, or anything about why this might have happened, and therefore has to deal with these twin problems.

      This was partly what delayed my really getting into the book at first; it's quite hard to feel any kind of connection to a person who doesn't know who she is (and also, to be fair, initially didn't seem to be the sort of person I'd go out for a drink with). However, persistence paid off, and although I probably wouldn't go on holiday with the main character, I would probably go so far as a couple of after-work drinks - though the office I work in is less interesting than hers.

      The story itself is a romp. One never really doubts that Rook Thomas will win through (apart from anything else, the fact that it's Book 1 of a series can be regarded as a Clue), but the fun is in trying to work out how she will do it - and who, exactly, was responsible for what ended up as a ring of corpses wearing latex gloves.

      There are some really funny parts (the bit with the duck, for instance) and some creepy bits (you'll figure that out). There are also some thought-provoking parts: if someone wipes your memories, is the person who wakes up in your head you, or somebody else?

      This is a book to enjoy when you want mind-candy, but you don't mind finding tentacles in it.
    • 4/5
      Excellent book! One of the longer books on my TBR, it flew by. I found myself thinking about this one when I wasn't reading it, getting up early to delve back into it, and wishing it were not over when I read the last chapter.

      Fast-moving, entertaining and wholly consuming, I highly recommend this one.
    • 3/5
      odd story but kept my interest; great narrator
    • 5/5
      this was an amazing book, I can't wait to read the next book in the series!!!
    • 4/5
      This book was much better than I expected. I am happy that I read it and will recommend it to my friends.
    • 5/5
      This story was very unique. I thought the dialogue between characters was witty and funny, and the unfolding of the narrative was creative. Worth a read.
    • 4/5
      Brilliantly narrated. Adventures, creative, fun. Intriguing concepts, good long read.
    • 4/5
      This was a very entertaining audio book. Recommend you give it a try. was hooked after the first 2 chapters.
    • 5/5
      This book was awesome a fun adventure that can be enjoyed
    • 5/5
      Wow. Excellent plot, great story and superbly read. I recommend
    • 5/5
      Intriguing. An interesting glimpse into a shadowy, fantasy spy/paranormal British Court. The altruistic concern that The Rook showed before her death for her replacement was beautiful. The concept of alternate selves reminded me of the Nature vs Nurture debate.
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      Very briefly, in the middle of the book I found the dialogue a bit drama-laden. ( I have noticed a trend of late, in which authors aiming for witty banter, and amusing series of unfortunate events, through which our hero must suffer, and crack wise about, miss and end up making everyone sound whiny, bitchy, and out-of-whack.)
    • 5/5
      very quirky and fun story. is this going to be series? I hope so!
    • 3/5
      3.5
      Good, but I wish I had read it instead of listened.
    • 5/5
      Great story. Original and imaginative. Can’t wait until the second book.
    • 5/5
      Great narrator, fascinating story; intriguing and funny. Feminist and refreshing
    • 4/5
      Interesting read. Had some issues with narrator’s reading at start. Story was fun and whipped you around.
    • 5/5
      I adored this book! It was so much fun to read I actually wrote an email to the author thanking him for writing it! There was a lot of subtle humor, and a lot of NOT so subtle humor. I smiled or laughed often. Combining extremely interesting characters and lots of imagination into a world filled with people who have unique powers, running an ancient, powerful, secret government agency. It's charged with protecting Great Britain (and America) from unnatural dangers that the public doesn't realize exist. I do believe there is a sequel already, I don't think they have it on Scribd yet, but hopefully they get it soon on audio. If not, I will look somewhere else, I can't wait to read it!
    • 3/5
      It had a good story line but it felt like a lot of the back story thrown in was just filler to make the book longer.
    • 5/5
      It was a bit confusing at times, as there are words not used in our every day life to explain the characters titles and their every day lives, but the author does a good job of reiterating the details without sounding like a broken record. The twists are great, the protagonist is hysterical, and I loved listening to this story.
    • 5/5
      Fantastic and unique. A great story with lots of twists and turns . Be very Original Plot and great characters
    • 5/5
      This is the most creative book I've read since The Night Circus. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend for entertainment. enjoy
    • 5/5
      this was a long ass audiobook but it was worth it .. I loved it so much I wish the sequel was available here it was a while back but not anymore ?
    • 1/5
      Could definitely tell it was written by a man. Kinda gross.
    • 5/5
      What a great book! Best one I’ve read all year. Clever, original, economical, and funny.
    • 5/5
      Great book, loved the characters and the sass of some of the villains.
    • 4/5
      Better than what I expected. Entertaining and adventurous. A nice escape
    • 5/5
      Memorable characters, clever language, satisfying plot. Like Neal Stephenson, Neil Gaiman? Try this–in some ways, better.
    • 5/5
      A fantastic blend of Ghostbusters, X-men, James Bond, and the Bourne Identity!
    • 5/5
      If you're looking for a fun, adventurous mystery, and you can overlook a few plot/character holes, this is it. It was a welcomed escape read.