The Book of Elsewhere
BRZRKR
by Keanu Reeves, China Miéville
Narrated by Allan Corduner, Asia Kate Dillon, China Miéville, Edoardo Ballerini, Joshua Manning, Lily Rabe, Michiel Huisman, Keanu Reeves
Why Listen to This Audiobook?
Keanu Reeves co-wrote and narrates a story about an immortal who desperately wants to die — and somehow that's the least surprising thing about it.
- Great if you want: weird mythic fiction with genuine literary ambition
- Listening experience: dense and atmospheric — rewards patience more than pace
- Narration: eight-voice cast with Reeves himself lending eerie authenticity to B
- Skip if: Miéville's deliberately strange prose style frustrates you
About This Audiobook
An immortal warrior known only as "B" has endured countless lifetimes, witnessing empires crumble while remaining trapped in his indestructible form. Desperate to find death after millennia of existence, he strikes a bargain with a covert military organization that promises to end his curse in exchange for his supernatural combat skills. When a supposedly dead soldier mysteriously returns to life during a mission, B discovers he may not be the only ancient force walking among mortals, and darker powers are orchestrating events beyond his understanding.
The stellar ensemble cast transforms this mythology into a richly layered audio experience, with Keanu Reeves lending his distinctive gravitas to the tortured protagonist while China Miéville's own narration adds literary weight to the more philosophical passages. Asia Kate Dillon, Lily Rabe, and Michiel Huisman create distinct voices for supporting characters, while Allan Corduner, Edoardo Ballerini, and Joshua Manning handle the action sequences with compelling intensity. The multiple perspectives enhance the story's scope, allowing listeners to experience both intimate character moments and sweeping mythological revelations through carefully matched vocal performances that bring this fusion of ancient legend and modern warfare to vivid life.