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Jack the Giant Killer

By: Charles de Lint
Narrated by: Taylor Meskimen
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A faceless gang of bikers on a wild hunt through the streets of present-day Ottawa hurtles young Jacky Rowan across the threshold into the perilous land of Faerie. There, to her dismay, she is hailed as the Jack of Kinrowan, a once-and-future trickster hero whose lot is to save the Elven Courts from unimaginable evil.

©1987 Charles de Lint (P)2021 Blackstone Publishing
Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Urban City Elf
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a perfect urban faerie tale

de lint writes people so well. while staying within the rules of faerie tale logic he managed to present theee dimensional characters. a rare talent.

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modern fairy tale

charles de king is a master of urban fantasy. this is one of the proto newford stories, set in contemporary ottawa (1987) wonderful hero’s journey

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One of the original urban fantasies

I read this when it was first published, and so did my kids. Now, it's in audio and very satisfying to listen to. There's evil and terror and joy and good.

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One of may all time favorite

This title from Charles de Lint casts a web of mystery and always delights.

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Great fairy adventure!!

Love the heroines courage and all the characters that support he journey! Very very magical!

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A fine urban fantasy.

The story moved along very well. I did get confused between the reading of Jackie’s role and her friend.

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Great take on fairy tale subjects

De Lint is one of my favorite authors. The way he weaves stories with the traditional folk characters is awesome. They are nothing else but modern day urban fairy stories. The world building here is a little lacking, Compared to his other stories, but well worth reading. The narator was ok. Kate Reading does a lot of De Lint's works and maybe I am unfairly comparing them.

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wonderful memories of this book!

I remember reading this book not long after it was first published and it was the first contemporary fantasy I remember reading. it was literally a magical transformation for me. the idea that the faerie kingdoms were just around the corner was a new thrill and I loved how DeLint brings it all to life.

and Taylor Meskimen does a fantastic job of storytelling! I will look for more titles she has read.

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An enjoyable take on a Jack

I’ve been going back through to a few of my old favorites when I was young and almost forgot about this book. So glad I found it again. Never knew there was a second book so will be starting that one soon.

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Great book; too much vocal fry

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