by Erin Morgenstern
Published 2011
THE TIKTOK SENSATION Discover the million-copy bestselling fantasy read. The circus arrives without warning. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Against the grey sky the towering tents are striped black and white. A sign hanging upon an iron gates reads: Opens at Nightfall Closes at Dawn Full of breath-taking amazements and open only at night, Le Cirque des Rêves seems to cast a spell over all who wander its circular paths. But behind the glittering acrobats, fortune-tellers and contortionists a fierce competition is underway. Celia and Marco are two young magicians who have been trained since childhood for a deadly duel. With the lives of everyone at the Circus of Dreams at stake, they must test the very limits of the imagination, and of their love. Complete your collection with The Starless Sea, the second novel from the author of the The Night Circus, out now. 'The only response to this novel is simply: wow. It is a breath-taking feat of imagination, a flight of fancy that pulls you in and wraps you up in its spell' The Times
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British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Calm
“This voice's intimate and warm tone perfectly captures the romantic and mysterious atmosphere of the Night Circus, making it ideal for drawing listeners in.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Neutral
“The measured and distant quality of this voice provides a captivating mystery, fitting the magical realism genre with its smooth, narrative style.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Florence offers a sophisticated and lyrical presence, which flows like a steady stream, enhancing the grand yet intimate storytelling required for this book.”
British · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Intense
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“Bella's deep, elegant, and serious tone lends itself well to the mysterious and dramatic elements, providing a haunting quality suitable for the circus's darker undertones.”
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Elegant and passionate, with an underlying vulnerability and fierce intensity. Her voice should convey both grace and the weight of her magical burden.
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“Manon's expressive and dramatic range, combined with her youthful energy, perfectly embodies Celia's intense yet vulnerable nature.”
Also recommended for: Isobel Martin
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“This voice brings a vibrant, energetic quality suitable for Celia's youth and underlying fierce intensity, while maintaining a conversational ease.”
Also recommended for: Bailey Clarke, Isobel Martin
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“Mommy asmr offers a soft, warm, and gentle tone that can convey Celia's grace and vulnerability, with an empathetic touch for her emotional depth.”
Also recommended for: Isobel Martin
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“Sophia's clear and expressive delivery can capture Celia's elegant yet passionate demeanor, allowing for both gentle moments and dramatic tension.”
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“Ryoba's dramatic and expressive tone, with a slightly mysterious quality, would suit Celia's magical burden and the underlying intensity of her character.”
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“Dexter Morgan's deep, calm, and mysterious tone perfectly aligns with Marco's reserved and intellectual persona, hinting at his hidden emotions.”
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“This voice's smooth and serious delivery captures Marco's controlled and precise nature, yet allows for the warmth of his deep current of emotion.”
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“Dazai's calm and professional tone, with a dramatic edge, suits Marco's sophisticated demeanor and the underlying magical intensity of his role.”
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“Gus provides a calm and clear conversational tone, reflecting Marco's thoughtful and intellectual side, with a subtle depth that implies hidden passion.”
Also recommended for: Bailey Clarke
Celia's demanding and powerful father. His voice is authoritative, often cold, and carries the weight of a formidable, manipulative magician.
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Marco's ancient and enigmatic mentor. His voice should sound timeless, wise, and subtly manipulative, with a quiet, powerful presence.
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“Wisdom's deep, calm, and mysterious tone perfectly captures Alexander's ancient and enigmatic character, conveying subtle manipulation and timeless wisdom.”
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A curious and earnest young man who becomes drawn into the circus's magic. His voice is youthful, a bit awestruck, and full of wonder.
Female · Young · Conversational · Social-Media · Entertainment · Advertisement · +58 more
“This youthful and energetic female voice, with its vibrant conversational tone, would be an excellent match for Bailey's curious and awestruck personality.”
Also recommended for: Celia Bowen, Isobel Martin
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“Gus offers a youthful and calm tone with clear articulation, reflecting Bailey's earnestness and wonder as he's drawn into the circus.”
Also recommended for: Marco Alisdair
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Also recommended for: Celia Bowen
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“Manon Bannerman's expressive and dramatic range can effectively portray Isobel's perceptive wisdom and the eventual heartbreak she experiences.”
Also recommended for: Celia Bowen
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“This youthful and energetic voice, with its vibrant conversational tone, suits Isobel's young age and her engaging, perceptive personality.”
Also recommended for: Celia Bowen, Bailey Clarke