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The Mike and Philomel Duology (Related to this series)
- Author
- Barry Lyga
- Narrator
- various
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date
- 15 November 2022
- Run Time
- 7 hours 28 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
In the spirit of Stranger Than Fiction, New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga takes the reader on a wild and surreal ride through the heart of his own creation—perfect for fans of A. S. King, Andrew Smith, and Jeff Zentner.
What starts as a love story between two teens—whose crumbling relationship coincides with a crumbling reality—ends up as a journey toward their creator, Barry Lyga, in a love story about creation itself.
This is a love story.
Mike loves Philomel. Always.
Philomel loves Mike. Sometimes.
After doing something stupid that drives away the love of his life, Mike begins to notice that the world itself seems to be suffering the aftereffects of his bad decision. Reality as he knows it has … changed. And before he can fully understand the ramifications, he’s on an odyssey unlike any other, trying to figure out how to repair the universe and return his lost Philomel to his side. It’s not time travel. It’s not dimension-hopping. It’s something deeper and more fundamental, as simple and as complex as ink on paper. And much to Mike’s surprise, this isn’t even the whole story. It’s possible that the missing pieces of Mike’s life may end up being the most important part of his world—and beyond, the solution to fixing not only his love life, but the entire universe.
Critics Review
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“Barry Lyga’s broken heroes blow me away.”
Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of the Unwanteds Series
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“A novel full of sudden twists and sharp turns, written with the boldness and confidence of a seasoned novelist who is not afraid to display real vulnerability. Truly ambitious and surprising.”
Tom Perrotta, author of The Leftovers and Tracy Flick Can’t Win
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“Barry Lyga is a master storyteller capable of blending the unique with the universal…A mighty feat from a stellar writer.”
Lamar Giles, author of The Getaway
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“An out-of-control hearse with one busted headlight, blood on the grille, a madman at the wheel, and laughter pouring out of the open windows…Climb in, buckle up, and go for a ride.”
Joe Hill, New York Times bestselling author of Horns and Heart-Shaped Box, on I Hunt Killers
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“This is a novel about ideas, love, grief, and what hold the tricky narratives of history have on the violence of the present.”
Walter Mosley on The Hive
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“Extremely well written…Lyga’s legions of fans will welcome his offbeat latest, which will also appeal to readers of Scott Westerfeld’s Afterworlds (2014) and teachers looking for fresh writing-workshop material.”
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Details
- Author
- Barry Lyga
- Narrator
- various
- Duration
- 7 hours 28 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 November 2022
- ISBN
- 9798200832101
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Blackstone Publishing
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Humorous stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Synopsis
In the spirit of Stranger Than Fiction, New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga takes the reader on a wild and surreal ride through the heart of his own creation—perfect for fans of A. S. King, Andrew Smith, and Jeff Zentner.What starts as a love story between two teens—whose crumbling relationship coincides with a crumbling reality—ends up as a journey toward their creator, Barry Lyga, in a love story about creation itself.This is a love story.Mike loves Philomel. Always.Philomel loves Mike. Sometimes.After doing something stupid that drives away the love of his life, Mike begins to notice that the world itself seems to be suffering the aftereffects of his bad decision. Reality as he knows it has … changed. And before he can fully understand the ramifications, he’s on an odyssey unlike any other, trying to figure out how to repair the universe and return his lost Philomel to his side. It’s not time travel. It’s not dimension-hopping. It’s something deeper and more fundamental, as simple and as complex as ink on paper. And much to Mike’s surprise, this isn’t even the whole story. It’s possible that the missing pieces of Mike’s life may end up being the most important part of his world—and beyond, the solution to fixing not only his love life, but the entire universe.
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