Audiobook Summerlong by Peter S. Beagle in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Hey, I just finished the audiobook Summerlong by Peter S. Beagle, and I have to tell you how it feels to be wrapped in a summer that's both a dream and a bittersweet memory. The story starts in a bleak Puget Sound winter that seems almost cruel, but that cruelty softens the instant Lioness Lazos walks into Gardner Island. Lioness, a young waitress with strange abilities, carries a quiet magic that even the weather notices-she's a breath of fresh air that lifts the gloom like a sudden spring.
She is taken in by a couple who are themselves looking for something more: Joanna Delvecchio, a disenchanted lover, and Abe Aronson, a scholarly man who has always felt a step behind. Joanna's daughter Lily, who's unlucky in love, joins them, and the household becomes a fragile, hopeful nest. Lioness's presence sparks a kind of awakening in each of them, pulling them toward the dreams they've shelved and the desires that lie just out of reach. I could hear the narrator's voice shift to match their emotions-Joanna's weary patience, Abe's cautious curiosity, Lily's restless hope-all weaving into a single, resonant thread of longing.
The way Beagle describes the transition from winter to the bright, almost impossible summer is pure poetry. The days lengthen, and with them, Lioness grows more captivating. The narration captures the scent of pine and the taste of fresh rain, giving you a taste of the island's natural lullaby. Yet even as the family thrives, cracks begin to appear; the past is a heavy stone on Lioness's shoulders. A dark secret lurks there, a shadow that the sun can't quite chase away, and it reminds us that even the brightest days can have a chill underneath.
I was drawn into the story's bittersweet rhythm. The narration does a brilliant job of making you feel the tension between destiny and choice. The characters are alive and honest, and the pacing keeps the heart racing even as the narration slows to let you savor a moment of pure summer light. The sound design-soft waves, distant gulls, the creak of an old porch-makes it feel like you're standing on the island itself, hearing the wind carry whispers of old magic.
When Lioness's secret finally unfurls, the music swells, and the narrator's tone shifts again, showing that the path of fate is as slippery as it is inevitable. The resolution is gentle, not a grand climax, but a quiet affirmation of the fragile beauty that ties us all together. Beagle's voice-soft, warm, and steady-keeps the story grounded, turning each sentence into a moment of shared reflection.
If you're a fan of Beagle's work or just love a story that lingers in your mind long after the final note, Summerlong is a treasure. It's a testament to how a single encounter can change a lifetime, how the seasons of the heart mirror those outside. The audiobook feels like a companion on a long summer day, an invitation to pause and listen. I'm already recommending it to anyone who appreciates a well-told tale of enchantment, longing, and the quiet power of a summer that feels like the summer itself.
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