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Imajica Il

by Clive Barker

Narrated by Simon Vance

4.01 ABR Score (26.8K ratings)
★ 4.17 Goodreads (24.5K) ★ 4.32 Audible (2.3K)
37h 20m Released 2015 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

37 hours of Clive Barker's most ambitious fever dream, and Simon Vance somehow makes every minute of it feel inevitable.

  • Great if you want: sweeping dark fantasy with cosmic stakes and strange beauty
  • Listening experience: dense and immersive — rewards patience, not for casual listening
  • Narration: Vance handles Barker's lush, sensual prose without a stumble
  • Skip if: Barker's transgressive surrealism or slow reveals frustrate you

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About This Audiobook

Five interconnected dimensions comprise the great system called Imajica, worlds populated by alien species whose fates intertwine with humanity in ways beyond comprehension. When master art forger Gentle encounters the enigmatic Judith Odell and Pie 'oh' pah, a mysterious assassin from a hidden realm, his carefully constructed life begins to unravel. Together, this unlikely trio embarks on a journey across the Imajica, navigating landscapes that defy earthly logic while uncovering a web of ancient crimes and personal betrayals. Their quest leads toward a revelation that threatens to reshape the very nature of reality itself, forcing each character to confront truths about identity, power, and cosmic destiny.

Simon Vance's masterful narration brings extraordinary depth to Barker's intricate fantasy epic, his refined British delivery perfectly suited to the story's blend of sensuality and cosmic horror. Vance navigates the complex mythology with remarkable clarity, distinguishing between multiple dimensions and alien species through subtle vocal modulations that never feel forced or theatrical. His pacing allows listeners to absorb the dense world-building while maintaining momentum through the sprawling narrative. The audio format particularly enhances Barker's lush descriptive passages, as Vance's measured cadence transforms elaborate alien landscapes and bizarre creatures into vivid mental imagery that lingers long after listening.