Barrie Kreinik performs an enchanting story that injects hope, love, and possibility into a science-fiction thriller. The Louvre is burning at the hands of a terrorist group that is eager to eliminate anything that brings happiness to humanity. As a disease called The Grey afflicts the population, an engineer named Lily discovers a potential means to slow the spread. Kreinik's precise narration imbues the story with a steady sense of narrative drive and intrigue. Lily is portrayed with hopefulness and youth, which capture her character wonderfully. The plot races towards its climax with Kreinik keeping a steady hand. As this wonderful story spans time and space, Kreinik illuminates Lily's determination to return humanity to brighter days. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
The Endless Vessel: A Novel
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik
Charles SouleUnabridged — 13 hours, 14 minutes
The Endless Vessel: A Novel
Narrated by Barrie Kreinik
Charles SouleUnabridged — 13 hours, 14 minutes
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Overview
Combining the wonder of The Midnight Library , the inventiveness of Ready Player One, and the artistry of Cloud Atlas, this novel by the bestselling author of The Oracle Year and Anyone explores the way we're all connected-and what can happen when we lose our capacity for joy.
A few years from now, in a world similar to ours, there exists a sort of “depression plague” that people refer to simply as “The Grey.” No one can predict whom it will afflict, or how, but once infected, there's no coming back.
A young Hong Kong based scientist, Lily Barnes, is trying to maintain her inner light in an increasingly dark world. The human race is dwindling, and people fighting to push forward are increasingly rare. One day, Lily comes across something that seems to be addressing her directly, calling to her, asking her to follow a path to whatever lies at its end. Is this the Endless Vessel to happiness? She leaves her life behind and sets out through time and space to find out.
From its opening heart-stopping scene in the present day at the Louvre in Paris, through the earthly meetings between Lily and her loved ones past and present, to a shocking and satisfying conclusion in a truly enchanted forest, Charles Soule has channeled history, science and drama to create a story for the ages-a story of hope and love and possibility. This is a novel you will not soon forget.
Editorial Reviews
04/10/2023
At the beginning of this hugely entertaining near-future dystopian thriller from comic book writer Soule (Anyone), the Louvre is burning, along with the priceless treasures within. It’s the handiwork of a group called Team Joy Joy, whose mission is to eradicate anything giving people pleasure or hope; objects in their crosshairs include art, food, books, and jobs. Many of its members are afflicted with a malady called The Grey, a clinical depression that manifested in the years after the Covid-19 pandemic and infected 27% of the world’s population. British-born Lily Barnes, a materials engineer living in Hong Kong, uncovers a mysterious piece of technology that may help slow the spread of The Grey, and her quest to uncover its secrets begins a suspense-laden trek across time and space that leads her to a ship harboring all of humanity’s memories and puts the fate of the human race on the line. Rich characters and a full-throttle plot, plus a solid finale, elevate this page-turner. It’s a winner. Agent: Seth Fishman, Gernert Company. (June)
"The Endless Vessel is a thrilling hunt, haunting mystery, and ominous prediction all in one, but most of all, it’s a poignant reminder of what it means to be human—to despair, to love, and to refuse to give up hope, even in the final hour." — Peng Shepherd, bestselling author of The Cartographers
"[A] hugely entertaining near-future dystopian thriller from comic book writer Soule (Anyone) . . . . Rich characters and a full-throttle plot, plus a solid finale, elevate this page-turner. It’s a winner.” — Publishers Weekly
“Exploring the necessity of human connection with incredible depth, Soule serves up a delightful cocktail of dystopian and science fiction, with elements of historical fiction as a cherry on top.” — Library Journal
“Soule captures the despair and loneliness of people struggling to survive in a damaged world, stringing eager readers along until the very end.” — Booklist
"From its opening heart-stopping scene in the present day at the Louvre in Paris, through the earthly meetings between Lily and her loved ones past and present, to a shocking and satisfying conclusion in a truly enchanted forest, Charles Soule has channeled history, science and drama to create a story for the ages—a story of hope and love and possibility. This is a novel you will not soon forget." — Tor.com
"[The Endless Vessel] is sure to appeal to those seeking danger and excitement in the escape of their books as well as those wishing to embark on a grand adventure unlike anything they’ve read before. It’s a thinker and it’s gonna stay with you for quite a while." — Best Thriller Books
“The Endless Vessel is inventive, suspenseful, and thought provoking. It is the kind of book where you want to block out chunks of time to read, to just enjoy the story. But aspects of it also stick with you as you think about big ideas like despair, risk, relationships, and what really matters.” — Collected Miscellany
"The Endless Vessel is an entertaining novel written with a confidence and ease that only serve to highlight the seriousness of its tender and dynamic heart." — Bookreporter.com
"What an adventure! . . . a wonderful exploration of human nature, love and duty wrapped in scientific possibilities. A very satisfying read." — The Paris Insider
“The narrative energy with which Soule has fueled The Endless Vessel is extremely powerful and compelling. This is a helluva novel that reminded me, at times, when Lost was at its best“ — SFFWorld.com
Barrie Kreinik performs an enchanting story that injects hope, love, and possibility into a science-fiction thriller. The Louvre is burning at the hands of a terrorist group that is eager to eliminate anything that brings happiness to humanity. As a disease called The Grey afflicts the population, an engineer named Lily discovers a potential means to slow the spread. Kreinik's precise narration imbues the story with a steady sense of narrative drive and intrigue. Lily is portrayed with hopefulness and youth, which capture her character wonderfully. The plot races towards its climax with Kreinik keeping a steady hand. As this wonderful story spans time and space, Kreinik illuminates Lily's determination to return humanity to brighter days. J.M.M. © AudioFile 2023, Portland, Maine
Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940175962605 |
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| Publisher: | HarperCollins |
| Publication date: | 06/06/2023 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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