My Thoughts:
Miss Subways by David Duchovny
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 supernatural stars to Miss Subways! 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟
This audiobook was recommended by my friend, Jennifer! I loved it!
This is going to be a short review because the synopsis says most of what I would let loose, which is not much, because this audio is a true experience. I keep saying AUDIO because David Duchovny of the X-Files, who happens to be the author of this book, is the narrator, and also in the starring role of Emer is Tea Leoni. What a delight to have these two reading an audio together, much less an audio as mystical and intriguing as this one!
Miss Subways is eccentric. It’s a fairy tale. It’s an homage to the city we all love, NYC. It’s witty. It’s surprising and unexpected. I read that it’s inspired by both a Yeats’ play and a famous myth. I’m not sure I would have loved it as much I did if I had read the book instead of the audio because the audio added flavor and charisma.
One more thing…if early on you question, “What the heck am I reading” like I did, keep going…It takes some time to go down this magnificent rabbit hole!
Synopsis:
A supernatural New York love story
Emer is just a girl living in New York City who takes the subway, buys ice cream from the bodega on the corner, has writerly aspirations, and lives with her boyfriend, Con. But is this life she lives the only path she’s on? Taking inspiration from the myth of Emer and Cuchulain, loosely based on W. B. Yeats’s play The Only Jealousy of Emer, and featuring an all-star cast of mythical figures from all over the world, David Duchovny’s darkly funny fantasy novel Miss Subways is one woman’s trippy, mystical journey down parallel tracks of time and love. On the way, Emer will battle natural and supernatural forces to find her true voice, power, and destiny. A fairy tale of love lost and regained, Miss Subways is also a love letter to the city that enchants us all: New York.
Magnificent review, Jennifer! I have this one as well and need to start reading soon.
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Thanks, Amalia! I’m super excited to read one of your spectacular reviews on this one! I hope you love it too!
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Oh, Jennifer. Thank you so much:) I’m certain it’s going to be an exciting read after your recommendation.
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After reading your review – I immediately downloaded this one – sounds like a lot of fun and I’ve always like the Emer / Cuchulain tale. I wish I hadn’t already put up my June Releases post – would have liked to get this one in. Cheers, Brian
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Thanks, Brian! I’m so excited to read what you think of it, especially since you are familiar with the myth. I hope you enjoy!
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Pretty picture! Great review. No I do not listen to audiobooks.
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Thank you! ♥️
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I saw this one the other day in the library. Now I will definitely pick it up based on your review, Jennifer.
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Thanks, Marialyce! It is very different, and I hope you enjoy it!
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I’ve been in an audio slump. I think I’ll try this one. Thank you!
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I hope it gets you out of the slump, Ann Marie! Enjoy!
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Another fabulous review and another interesting book!💜
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Thanks, Berit! It’s definitely fascinating! 💖
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I love the way they’re doing more audiobooks now with more than one narrator or even semi-dramatising them. If you’re an Austen fan, I really recommend Audible’s new-ish version of Northanger Abbey with Emma Thompson narrating and a cast of people doing all the dialogue – it’s great fun!
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Me too, FF! They have become so entertaining! I may have that Northanger Abbey! I will check, and if not, I will get it! 😊 Thanks for the reminder about that one!
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Great review! I absolutely love David Duchovney and can’t wait to read this one 🙂 I didn’t even know he wrote it. And I am a big fan of audiobooks so I will be downloading the audio 🙂
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Oh, Megan, I think you are going to adore this! Can’t wait for your review! ❤
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I can’t wait 🙂
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This sounds so amazing – great review! I’m sorry I don’t listen to books so I can’t help with any recommendations. Sometimes I really wish I DID listen to them. 😦
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Thanks, Mac! Do you not like them typically? 😊 I understand they aren’t for everyone.
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Great review, I didn’t know that Duchovny is also an an author, how talented!I have never listened to an audio-book because I think I get distracted easily. I hope to listen to one someday though.
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Thank you, Diana! I found I sometimes get distracted, too, when listening, so I have to choose my audios carefully. Some genres are definitely better than others. I hope you have a great week ahead, Diana! 💜
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Which genres do you prefer to listen to? I have seen some audio-books on YouTube, would like to try one out and see how it goes.
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I like thrillers, like YOU by Caroline Kepnes, was outstanding, so haunting, as an audio! Also some nonfiction can be good if it’s not too detailed. Memoirs read by the author are fantastic. Many comedians have done memoirs, and they are funny too. Let me know if I can give you more specific recs based on your preferences. 😊
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How did I not know he was an author? Interesting! Great review and I’ll check it out. 💖💜💖
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Thank you! Fun, isn’t it?! Happy Wednesday, my friend! ❤
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