Thistlefoot Audiobook by January LaVoy

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Summary:

Introducing the highly anticipated audiobook “Thistlefoot” by GennaRose Nethercott, skillfully narrated by the talented January LaVoy. With a enthralling duration of 14 hours and 44 minutes, this captivating audiobook is sure to keep you engrossed in its storytelling from start to finish.

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Audiobook Information:

• Author: GennaRose Nethercott
• Narrator: January LaVoy
• Subtitle: A Novel
• Category: Literature & Fiction
• Runtime: 14 hrs and 44 mins

My Review

Thistlefoot, narrated by January LaVoy, is an audiobook free to listeners that offers a powerful retelling of Baba Yaga’s story. This captivating tale is reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods and Naomi Novik’s Spinning Silver, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed, but Thistlefoot goes beyond being a mere folk story retelling.

One of the main themes explored in Thistlefoot is the importance of dealing with trauma at individual, generational, and community levels. The book also emphasizes the incredible power of storytelling, particularly in the face of oppression and erasure. These poignant messages resonated with me deeply, and I am eager to revisit this audiobook to delve even further into its themes.

Thistlefoot breaks new ground in storytelling for this generation. While it contains revolutionary storytelling techniques, the progression of the story can sometimes feel disjointed. GennaRose Nethercott skillfully uses different narrative methods, switching between speakers and eras, transporting us from tsarist Russia to modern times.

The perspectives in the audiobook are varied, offering insights from characters like Bellatine Yaga, Isaac Yaga, Baba Yaga, and even Thistlefoot, a house with chicken feet and magical abilities. The heavy inclusion of Jewish and Russian references and folklore adds layers of fascination to the story, incorporating influences from real historical events and addressing prejudice.

Lesbianism and they/them culture are also represented in Thistlefoot, further diversifying the narrative. The author successfully encompasses all the elements of a standard YA modern fairytale, while delving into the darker aspects of the human psyche. The novel is well-researched and manages to captivate and entertain throughout.

The quirkiness of the characters, particularly Bellatine and her puppets, as well as the symbolic relationship between Hubcap and Isaac, and Thistlefoot’s emotional core, brought the whole experience to life for me. Thistlefoot is a book that captures the depth our reality requires at the present moment.

In conclusion, Thistlefoot audiobook, narrated by January LaVoy, is an enthralling and cleverly retold folk story with a unique twist. Its exploration of coping with trauma, the power of storytelling, and the intertwining of history and prejudice creates a beautiful and thought-provoking narrative. With well-researched and diverse elements, this breakout novel is a must-read for fans of modern fairytales.

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