by Donna Tartt
Published 2013
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION Theo Decker, aged thirteen, is left alone in the world after surviving a catastrophe that kills his only close relative - his mother - and tears him away from everything he knows. Tormented by grief, drifting from home to home, he grows increasingly obsessed with a small, enchanting work of art which dominates his imagination and ultimately draws him, as an adult, into a much darker life than he could ever have foreseen. 'A masterpiece' The Times 'Astonishing' Guardian 'Superb' Daily Mail 'A gripping page turner' Independent on Sunday 'A triumph' Stephen King 'Dazzling' New York Times
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The voice of an adult Theo Decker, reflective and intelligent, recounting his traumatic youth and obsessive journey with a blend of melancholy and profound insight.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Kyle's calm, intimate American tone is perfect for Theo's reflective, melancholic narration, providing a personal reading experience.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Sovereign's deep, resonant voice with deliberate pacing can convey the emotionally charged and serious tone required for Theo's profound insights.”
Also recommended for: Larry Decker
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Whispery
“Its intimate narration and quiet captivating quality could convey the deeply personal and contemplative nature of Theo's recounting, though 'whispery' might be a slight deviation from 'serious'.”
Also recommended for: Larry Decker
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Archer offers a smooth, reassuring, middle-aged American voice, ideal for the contemplative and intelligent nature of the narrator's adult perspective.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Professional
“Erik's intelligent, warm, and steady American delivery suits the narrator's intelligent and narrative style, making it approachable yet insightful.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Mark Liotta's deep, warm, and confident American voice can provide the serious and contemplative quality needed for the literary fiction genre.”
Also recommended for: Boris Pavlikovsky, Larry Decker
Theo's charismatic, unpredictable, and ultimately loyal best friend from Las Vegas. His voice should carry a distinct Eastern European accent and a worldly, often reckless energy.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“While lacking a Russian accent and being middle-aged, its 'fearless and bold,' commanding, and confident tone strongly matches Boris's charismatic, energetic, and reckless personality.”
Also recommended for: Larry Decker
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“This voice offers a persuasive and confident quality, echoing Boris's charisma and ability to influence, despite not having a Russian accent or being specifically 'young'.”
Also recommended for: Larry Decker, Narrator
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“The Prototype's youthful, energetic, and dramatic qualities align with Boris's charismatic and reckless energy, though the accent is not Eastern European.”
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“Just Many offers a youthful, energetic, and conversational male voice, fitting Boris's confident and dramatic personality, despite the lack of a Russian accent.”
American · Young · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Ivo's young, warm, and trustworthy American voice can capture Boris's loyalty and conversational energy, even without the specific accent.”
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“Project 0.2 offers a youthful, expressive, and conversational male voice, suitable for Boris's unpredictable and energetic character.”
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“Hello's youthful, conversational, and playful tone could represent Boris's charismatic and unpredictable nature, though it lacks the Russian accent.”
The kind and gentle antique restorer who becomes a steady, paternal figure in Theo's life. His voice should be calm, warm, and imbued with quiet wisdom.
American · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“The Pharaoh's 'Old Storyteller' description, warm, calm, and grandfatherly tone is a perfect match for Hobie's kind, gentle, and paternal wisdom.”
Male · Old · Narration · Deep · Warm · Gentle · Storytelling · Calm · Slow
“Santa From Frosty The Snowman offers a deep, warm, gentle, and calm older male voice, fitting Hobie's steady and wise character.”
Male · Old · Narration · Deep · Warm · Calm · Measured · Professional · Gentle
“David - British Storyteller provides a mature, deep, warm, and calm voice with a measured tone, suitable for Hobie's gentle authority and wisdom.”
American · Old · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Emilio's educated, articulate, and confident older American voice could convey Hobie's quiet wisdom and paternal presence.”
Male · Old · Narration · Warm · Gentle · Storytelling · British · Calm · Friendly
“Father Christmas offers a warm, gentle, and calm older male voice, aligning with Hobie's kind and comforting nature, despite the British accent.”
A fragile and ethereal girl with whom Theo shares a profound, almost mystical connection. Her voice should be soft, gentle, and tinged with vulnerability.
Female · Young · Narration · Character-Voice · Soft · Gentle · Calm · Breathy · Storytelling
“Child's soft, gentle, breathy, and innocent young female voice is an excellent match for Pippa's fragile and vulnerable traits.”
Female · Young · Conversational · Narration · Soft · Breathy · Intimate · Gentle · Sincere
“Sarah's soft, breathy, intimate, and gentle young female voice perfectly captures Pippa's ethereal and vulnerable connection with Theo.”
Female · Young · Narration · Soft · Breathy · Intimate · Calm · Gentle · ASMR
“Sexy female narrator 2's soft, breathy, gentle, and intimate young female voice is ideal for Pippa's fragile and whispery quality.”
Female · Young · Narration · Soft · Breathy · Storytelling · Gentle · Whimsical · Magical
“Firefly's soft, breathy, and gentle young female voice with a calm and intimate delivery aligns well with Pippa's delicate nature.”
Female · Young · Conversational · Narration · Soft · Calm · Gentle · Intimate · Breathy
“Lumine From Genshin Impact offers a soft, calm, gentle, and intimate young female voice, suitable for Pippa's vulnerable and ethereal presence.”
Theo's father's girlfriend in Las Vegas, a brassy and unpolished woman with a direct, sometimes abrasive manner but also moments of unexpected kindness.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Casual
“Jenn's clear, warm, versatile, and confident middle-aged American voice is suitable for Xandra's direct and conversational style.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“This voice is 'Confident, Conversational' and fits Xandra's middle-aged, American, female traits, providing a direct demeanor suitable for her character, even without a 'raspy' quality.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“Niki's smooth, natural, confident, and serious middle-aged American voice could convey Xandra's directness and unexpected kindness, despite not being 'raspy'.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Professional
“Mia's clear, professional, friendly, and confident middle-aged American voice can capture Xandra's direct manner and moments of kindness.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Cliff 1 offers a warm, confident, and engaging middle-aged American female voice, which could portray Xandra's brassy yet kind nature.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“Avery Rose's calm, confident, and natural middle-aged American voice could represent Xandra's directness, even if it lacks the 'raspy' trait.”
Theo's manipulative, irresponsible, and often charming father. His voice should convey a surface-level smoothness that barely conceals an underlying shiftiness and self-interest.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Mark Liotta's deep, warm, and persuasive American voice is suitable for Larry's charming yet self-interested demeanor.”
Also recommended for: Boris Pavlikovsky, Narrator
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Dwayne Ford's smooth, deep, and commanding American voice can capture Larry's persuasive and manipulative qualities.”
Also recommended for: Boris Pavlikovsky
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Sovereign's deep, resonant American voice with deliberate pacing could convey the mysterious and manipulative aspects of Larry's character.”
Also recommended for: Narrator
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Whispery
“Drift's seductive, smooth, and low-register American voice is perfect for Larry's surface-level smoothness that conceals shiftiness and self-interest.”
Also recommended for: Narrator
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Confident
“Coby's deep, low, seductive, and direct American voice could convey Larry's manipulative charm and underlying confidence.”