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The Sleeper and the Spindle

by Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell

Narrated by Julian Rhind-Tutt, Lara Pulver, Niamh Walsh, Adjoa Andoh, Peter Forbes, John Sessions, Michael Maloney, Sean Baker, Jane Collingwood, Clare Corbett, Allan Corduner, Katherine Kingsley

3.99 BLT Score
(55.4K ratings)
★ 3.87 Goodreads (54.3K) ★ 4.46 Audible (1.1K)
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Why You'll Love This

Thirteen voices, sixty-five minutes, and Gaiman hands the sword to the wrong princess — the audio version is the format this story was built for.

  • Great if you want: dark, witty fairy tale retellings with a feminist edge
  • Listening experience: brisk and atmospheric — a single-sitting listen with real bite
  • Narration: full ensemble cast gives it a rich BBC radio drama feel
  • Skip if: you want substantial plot depth over a stylish vignette

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Fairytale Retelling Forbidden Magic Quest Romantasy

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