About the Author

Michael Chabon is the bestselling author of "Werewolves In Their Youth," "Wonder Boys," "A Model World," and "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh." He lives in California with his wife and children.

Reviews

"The depth of Chabon's thought, his sharp language, his inventiveness and his ambition make this a novel of towering achievement."--"The New York Times Book Review"

"It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal--smart, funny, and a continual pleasure to read."--"Washington Post Book World"

"Towering, swash-buckling thrill of a book . . . the themes are masterfully explored, leaving the book's sense of humor intact and characters so highly developed they could walk off the page."--"Newsweek"

"Well researched and deeply felt, this rich, expansive and hugely satisfying novel will delight a wide range of readers."--"Publishers Weekly" (starred + boxed)

"Elegant, lyrical writing meets gentle comedy."--"San Francisco Chronicle"

"Product of a sparkling intelligence, undeniable talent and consummate skill."--"Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel"

"A lyrical [novel] that's exquisitely patterned...composed with detailed scenes, and spotted with some rapturous passages . . . A-."--"Entertainment Weekly "

"A page turner in the most expansive sense of the word: its gripping plot pushes readers forward...Chabon is a reader's writer; with sentences so cozy they'll wrap you up and kiss you goodnight."--"Chicago Tribune"

"This is a gladhearted novel, rich in story and character and invention, and a great escape."--"Orlando Sentinel"

"Starts out as one of the most pleasurable novels of the past few years. It ends as one of the most moving."--"Atlanta Journal-Constitution"""

Narrator David Colacci delivers a lively and entertaining reading of Chabon's tale of loyalty, love, and comic books. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the novel charts the lives of Sammy "Clay" Klayman and Josef Kavalier, two distant cousins brought together by the horrors of WWII. Clay is a New Yorker who has never ventured beyond the boundaries of his borough, while Kavalier is an amateur magician fleeing Nazi-occupied Prague. United by their shared passion for the burgeoning art of comic books, they create the Escapist, an action hero intended to strike back at the forces of fascism. Launching the successful franchise sends the pair on real-life adventures of their own, wherein they confront the underground Nazi movement, the complications of family and sexual identity, and hidden sides of themselves. Colacci moves fluidly between the many characters who populate Chabon's novel, creating voices that rely on everything from a host of foreign accents to the vernacular of New York in the 1940s. This audio edition is a great introduction to Kavalier and Clay and well worth a listen for those already familiar with the novel. (June) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.