Caraval - The Library of the Uncommons

Audiobook

English language

Published Jan. 31, 2017 by Macmillan Audio.

ASIN:: B01MZ4BMM8

Welcome, welcome to Caraval - Stephanie Garber's sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game.

Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful - and cruel - father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the faraway once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.

But this year Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an …

Welcome, welcome to Caraval - Stephanie Garber's sweeping tale of two sisters who escape their ruthless father when they enter the dangerous intrigue of a legendary game.

Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their powerful - and cruel - father. Now Scarlett's father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the faraway once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.

But this year Scarlett's long-dreamt-of invitation finally arrives. With the help of a mysterious sailor, Tella whisks Scarlett away to the show. Only as soon as they arrive, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval's mastermind organizer, Legend. It turns out that this season's Caraval revolves around Tella, and whoever finds her first is the winner.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nevertheless becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever.

2 editions

TheKnightGarden reviewed Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Review of 'Caraval' on 'Storygraph'

2 stars

I don't think I've ever been this frustrated with a book in my 22 years of living. I get that when a sibling is really close with one another, they'll do anything in order to protect them. However, Scarlet goes far and beyond that when she can't even live her own life the way she wants to. Tella is a bit of a brat throughout this entire ordeal. First of all, you don't make a fucking bet with someone you don't know. And you especially don't make a deal with someone in order to see if someone really loves you. That's relationship rule number one. Scarlet constantly tries to play safe when I feel like she should be enjoying herself more.

Of course, there are some good things about the book. For instance, I really love the magic behind Caraval. I just wish that there was more world building behind …

I don't think I've ever been this frustrated with a book in my 22 years of living. I get that when a sibling is really close with one another, they'll do anything in order to protect them. However, Scarlet goes far and beyond that when she can't even live her own life the way she wants to. Tella is a bit of a brat throughout this entire ordeal. First of all, you don't make a fucking bet with someone you don't know. And you especially don't make a deal with someone in order to see if someone really loves you. That's relationship rule number one. Scarlet constantly tries to play safe when I feel like she should be enjoying herself more.

Of course, there are some good things about the book. For instance, I really love the magic behind Caraval. I just wish that there was more world building behind the game instead of getting snippets.

To be honest, if we cut out some of Scarlet's moaning and groaning about finding her sister and not trusting Julian, then we might be able to get a bit of world building out of the book.

Honestly, this is just my own opinion. Many people love this book to death and I can see why. I was just too frustrated with the characters to actually enjoy it. The ending especially frustrated me to no end.

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