
The Book of Elsewhere
A Novel
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Written by:
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Keanu Reeves
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China Miéville
About this listen
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “action-packed [and] profoundly stylish” (Los Angeles Times) epic from Keanu Reeves and China Miéville, unlike anything these two genre-bending pioneers have created before, inspired by the world of the BRZRKR comic books
She said, We needed a tool. So I asked the gods.
There have always been whispers. Legends. The warrior who cannot be killed. Who’s seen a thousand civilizations rise and fall. He has had many names: Unute, Child of Lightning, Death himself. These days, he’s known simply as “B.”
And he wants to be able to die.
In the present day, a U.S. black-ops group has promised him they can help with that. And all he needs to do is help them in return. But when an all-too-mortal soldier comes back to life, the impossible event ultimately points toward a force even more mysterious than B himself. One at least as strong. And one with a plan all its own.
In a collaboration that combines Miéville’s singular style and creativity with Reeves’s haunting and soul-stirring narrative, these two inimitable artists have created something utterly unique, sure to delight existing fans and to create scores of new ones.
©2024 Keanu Reeves and China Miéville (P)2024 Random House AudioYou may also enjoy...
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What the critics say
“A philosophical, violent thriller about an immortal soldier pondering the nature of his existence, The Book of Elsewhere has an elegance that might surprise you for a pulp thriller. . . . [Miéville’s] presence as Reeves’ narrative collaborator . . . immediately makes it more interesting, even for those who aren't already fans of the comic.”—Polygon
"Action-packed, ultraviolent and morally ambiguous . . . a profoundly stylish and beautiful approach to the trials and tribulations of the ancient warrior who cannot die . . . an enjoyable action-mystery cut through with moments of existential melancholy . . . [the] brimful imagination and impeccable style make it a deeply pleasurable read.”—LA Times
“A surprisingly, even rattlingly good read . . . A blood-spattered, era-spanning action thriller, The Book of Elsewhere manages to lift and twist its unbelievably sanguinary source material into a meditation on the cyclical nature of violence.”—The Sunday Times
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- Thomas Buckland
- 2024-08-01
Great narration
Unique story but doesn’t particularly go anywhere. Fun and interesting nonetheless. I liked all the narrators except ironically Keanu Reeves whose cadence I found hard to follow.
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- william
- 2024-08-09
Would love to get more
Very engaging and the call backs and foreshadowing. It was wonderful. I’ve head this is based off of berserk
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- Rocco Stefano
- 2024-10-04
Make the movie!!
I feel thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this book. they should be so lucky as to find the correct actors to make a follow-up film.
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- Jody Plank
- 2024-08-08
Just ok
the premise was cool but it just seemed to drag on and I didn't like the parts that Twisted away from the main story it just seemed like it didn't make sense the Side Stories basically not good sorry kiano I love you
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