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    The Return of King Lillian
    The Return of King Lillian
    The Return of King Lillian
    Audiobook11 hours

    The Return of King Lillian

    Written by Suzie Plakson

    Narrated by Suzie Plakson

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    The Return of King Lillian is a new hero’s journey for dreamers of all ages.

    When Lillian, the one and only heir to the throne, is cast out of her kingdom by malevolent forces, she accidentally wanders into the Forest of Forgetfullness, where she is rescued by wolves and raised by an eccentric old wise woman. When Lillian comes of age, she is called by Destiny to return home. The trouble is, when she steps out of the Forest, she has no memory of who she is or from whence she hails. Undaunted, the spirited, self-reliant young woman sets off into the unknown, determined to rediscover her long lost self and to reclaim her stolen birthright. Most of the tale is told by Lillian herself as she chronicles her extraordinary adventures.

    This offbeat debut novel, written and narrated by multi-media artist Suzie Plakson, is an allegorical saga full of comedy, calamity, and a host of unforgettable characters. Early listeners have compared it to such books as The Last Unicorn, The Alchemist, The Princess Bride, and The Once and Future King.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPilmsthistle & Co.
    Release dateJul 9, 2019
    ISBN9780988499362
    Author

    Suzie Plakson

    Suzie Plakson has been in love with fairy tale and myth ever since she was a young lass growing up in the wilds of suburbia. The idea for THE RETURN OF KING LILLIAN first came to her when she was a struggling theatre actor in New York City, doing odd jobs, improv comedy, and various off-off-Broadway productions. She eventually landed a lead in a national tour, which dropped her off in Hollywood, and since that time she has appeared in such films and television shows as MAD ABOUT YOU, LOVE AND WAR, WAG THE DOG, DINOSAURS, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER and STAR TREK. She has also worked as a voiceover artist, written short stories and poetry, written and recorded an alternative country album, created an allegorical solo show, and produced sculptures large and small in her otherwise unused oven. THE RETURN OF KING LILLIAN is her debut novel. Read more at: kinglillian.com and suzieplakson.com

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    • 5/5
      So beautiful and inspirational! I savored every single thing about this fairy tale fable and the wise and wonderful Lillian. Author/actress Suzie Plakson’s ability to transform into various characters is truly formidable and always surprising and delightful. The quality of her voice as Lillian is soothing and captivating all at once, and as the main narrator who begins and ends the book she reminded me of the wit and warmth of Edward Everett Horton when he used to narrate Fractured Fairy Tales. Throuhout, you can just see and feel each moment of this journey so clearly, and you get such a full mental picture of each character no matter how big or small. Listening to this story, I have been moved and exhhilarated and I have laughed and been enchanted and shed tears. Absolutely marvelous!

      5 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      Absolutely magical! I was totally captivated by Ms. Plakson's reading of this charming, funny, deeply moving tale. I think Lillian is one of the most endearing and inspiring heroines I've ever encountered. She has so much spirit and such a wise and funny approach to life, she totally captures your heart. And all the people and creatures she meets on her journey are so entertaining, I'm at a loss to pick a favorite chapter. The faeries? The elves? The trial? The love story? It's all SUCH fun! This story reminds me a little of "Alice in Wonderland," a little of "Huckleberry Finn," a little of "Stardust." It's just fantastic!

      5 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I loved this story. It was such a wonderful escape. And there’s something about the narrator’s voice as Lillian, especially, that spoke to my heart. I can’t explain why, really, but there’s something so pure about her voice, as Lillian grows older and wiser, that I laughed with her and cried for her and felt like I was inside the story experiencing it all with her. This book is pure magic.

      4 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This is going to be one of my all time favorite audiobooks. I was going on a long road trip and I was listening to it and actually missed my exit because I was so wrapped up in it! I’m in love with this story, and with Lillian and with the ending and with so many of the characters. I’ve listened to certain sections of it quite a few times, and now that I know the ending I want to go back to the beginning again. (You’ll see why.)

      I listen to a lot of audiobooks and I’ve never felt so excited by any of them. I just really, really didn’t want this story to end. I just hope there'll be a sequel!

      4 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I'd heard some wonderful things about this audiobook so decided to give it a listen, and I'm so glad I did. What a fabulous story! This wise, funny fairy tale/fable harkens back to some of the great classics -- books like THE WIZARD OF OZ and THE PRINCESS BRIDE and GULLIVER'S TRAVELS -- and yet it's totally fresh. And the narration is just superb. (The author is also a professional actress.)

      Listening to this, I was totally transported into this beautiful, transcendent world -- it felt like another dimension almost. Truly, I'd love to stay in there for the rest of my life if I could, it's that magical.

      3 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      This is a truly spectacular story, brimming with creativity and sparkling with life. I especially enjoyed all the rhythms in the narration and the fun wordplay in the writing—very poetic and, as a writer myself, something I really appreciate.

      
On the surface this seems like a light fairy tale—and, indeed, it is quite charming and funny—but underneath it all there’s some deep stuff here, and I found myself quite caught up in Lillian’s journey and all her extraordinary experiences throughout. I finished listening to the audiobook several days ago, but find myself still thinking about different moments in the story. It really sticks with you.


      While I do love the written word, I definitely recommend listening to the audiobook on this one. I heard some audio samples on the author’s website, so decided to listen instead of read, and I’m very glad I did. The author/actress does such a great job narrating this tale and portraying all these wonderful characters, she totally transports you to what feels like a timeless, transcendent place. Honestly, listening to this audiobook reminded me of how it felt being read to as a child, which was so delightful and somehow very soothing. For anyone who loves fairy tales and fables, this is truly a “must-listen.”


      2 people found this helpful

    • 5/5
      I just finished listening to King Lillian and WOW such a terrific story! The narrator’s voice, the side characters, the humor… all blew me away. I used to say if I could be one literary character it would be “Princess Buttercup” but now I’m thinking I want to be “King Lillian” (Don’t @ me guys, I’m ride or die for “PB” but “KL” might be my Coco Gauff!

      2 people found this helpful