REVIEWS

“Malzieu's prose is distinctly original, spitting and fizzing with unique similes and striking metaphors, wonderfully translated by Sarah Ardizzone.”—Guardian

“[A]ffords considerable escapist pleasures….Malzieu sketches European landscapes and crafts figurative language with irresistible relish....Calling to mind a host of cultural touchstones, from Pinocchio to The Wizard of Oz, this kaleidoscopic picaresque will enchant many adults and young people alike.”—Publishers Weekly

“A phantasmagorical novel.”—Booklist

“Malzieu's dark, fanciful Tim Burton-esque story is dually delightful and sorrowful. Multiple Grammy, Tony, and Audie award winner Jim Dale (www.jim-dale.com) infuses his inimitable charm into this French fable, bringing it vividly to life.”—Library Journal (starred audio review)

“This delightful fantasy contains all the components of a traditional fairy tale, but Malzieu's rich, often sexual, imagery carries it to a much more adult level. The celebrated Jim Dale is an inspired choice to present this quirky take on a timeless love story. His lovely English accent, gift for creating voices, and mastery of pace and intensity make this performance a real treat....Dale’s skills will enthrall adult listeners as they enjoy the magic of Malzieu's enticing tale. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.”—AudioFile

“Music from Malzieu’s band Dionysos is seamlessly and appropriately included at the beginning and end of the story. Jim Dale, talented narrator of the Harry Potter series and many other audio titles, captures the beautiful language of this novel in a fully-voiced reading. Jack’s Scottish accent is gentle and easily understood, and the voices of other characters are easily distinguishable. Older teen and adult listeners are in for a treat with this recording. Some graphic sex and language.“—SoundCommentary.com

	MATHIAS MALZIEU is the lead singer of the French rock band Dionysos. The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart is the basis for an album that he wrote, and he will codirect an animated feature film adaptation, optioned by Luc Besson. This is his third novel and the first to be translated into English. Born in 1974 in Montpellier, he now lives in Paris.
	JIM DALE is the voice of all the characters in the Harry Potter audiobook series. As a narrator, he has won a Grammy Award (2000), five Grammy nominations, and seven Audie Awards. As a stage and screen actor, he has also won a Tony Award, five Tony nominations, four Drama Desk Awards, and an Academy Award nomination. In 2004 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth. Visit Jim at www.jim-dale.com

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