Nimona: A Netflix Film
Written by ND Stevenson
Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Jonathan Davis, Marc Thompson and
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
An original full cast audio adaptation of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic.
Nimona is the New York Times bestselling graphic novel sensation from ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic. Kirkus says, “If you’re going to read one graphic novel this year, make it this one.”
Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from ND Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not seen in the web comic, along with bonus conceptual sketches and revised pages throughout, this gorgeous full-color graphic novel has been hailed by critics and fans alike as the arrival of a “superstar” talent (NPR.org).
Nimona is an impulsive young shapeshifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren't the heroes everyone thinks they are.
But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona's powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.
Indies Choice Book of the Year * National Book Award Finalist * New York Times Bestseller * New York Times Notable Book * Kirkus Best Book * School Library Journal Best Book * Publishers Weekly Best Book * NPR Best Book * New York Public Library Best Book * Chicago Public Library Best Book
Editor's Note
A whimsical full-cast…
One of the best graphic novels of our time has gotten a whimsical full-cast audiobook treatment. Stevenson shines not just for his distinctive art style but for his original storytelling and feminist slant.
ND Stevenson
ND Stevenson is the award-winning, bestselling author and illustrator of Nimona and The Fire Never Goes Out and the cocreator of Lumberjanes and was the showrunner for the award-winning Netflix series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. He currently lives in Los Angeles.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title to be a creative, enjoyable, and fun story with well-done narration. The characters and story arc are loved, and the ending is great. The audiobook experience is wonderful, with immersive sounds and voices. The book is funny, entertaining, and full of clever turns. It explores the themes of love, acceptance, and growth in a fresh and engaging way. Some readers found it emotional and were at the edge of their seats. Overall, this book is highly recommended and has become a favorite for many.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was good and funny ? ? ? ? ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Loves it! It was so creative, enjoyable, fun, and so unique!
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5The audio cast was fantastic, but the story was somewhat boring.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Okay so I really loved the sense of adventure in this book and considering (at least to my understanding) that it is a middle grade novel I thought it was awesome that the book challenged what most people believe to be good or evil. I gave it 4 out of 5 stars as it was a very enjoyable novel.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It's a wonderful and magnificent book that put the hole prospective of loving one another and accepting others and the ability for us as humans to grow in a fresh and lightning way to all ages and cultures put it simply it's an old idea that has been given life yet again
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A charming story about a misunderstood super villain and his impetuous new sidekick. Nimona is a shapeshifter and an ambition apprentice villain. She's got all sorts of wild plans to help Sir Blackheart overthrow the government and get insanely rich. Meanwhile, Blackheart has his hands full trying to get Nimona to adhere to his complicated moral code. The government's sanctioned hero - Goldenloin - is an old flame of Blackheart's. Goldenloin has been ordered to capture Blackheart and kill Nimona outright, but he's beginning to wonder if he's really on the side of good.A complex tale about good and evil and what really makes a monster.A delightful story in any form, this full cast production does suffer from a lack of images. However, the voice acting and a touch of gentle narration makes it work.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great Story with a good cast for narration. Funny and entertaining.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is the only graphic novel I own, and the only one that I've loved enough to consider a favourite. It's hilarious. It's heart-warming. It's just an all around wonderful, beautifully illustrated story. I LOVE IT.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Amazing! If your quirky and looking to laugh this is definitely your go to book. It’s action packed and fun to listen too and the ending is pretty great! 10/10 would suggest.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was a really cute, fun read! The art was great, the plot fast-paced, and the characters were really cool. I liked that even though this was short, you still got to know the characters and their backstory (I thought it was funny how they did that), and you get to know the why behind their actions. Even though this was short- I still cared about what happened to Nimona, Ballister, and even Goldenloin. Super enjoyable read! and I'm really glad I decided to pick up graphic novels this year :)
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It was amazing, best audio book ever, I don't read but now I don't have to.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really loved this amazing story!!! For more details search the post with the audionook and see the complete review of it on my IG: @syryus.yt
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Reading a graphic novel as an audiobook, is something new, and it was done super well!I loved the characters and the story arc. It was well done in a very quick story.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5it is one of the best audiobooks i've heard! totally 5/5
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5My first 5 stars book of the year. Absolutely incredible!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This is a short, simple story, artfully performed. The Radioplay feel of this adaptation is well suited to the graphic novel source material, as it is heavy in dialogue, and much of the action is described contextually where possible so as to retain narrative flow.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Fue muy agradable de escuchar, muchos efectos que te hacen intruducirte a la historia, simplemente magnífico
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dr. Meredith Blitzmeyer: "You saved a lot of people."
Ballister Blackheart: "But I couldn't save her."
Dr. Meredith Blitzmeyer: "It's not your responsibility to save everyone, you know?" - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I really like this! It’s super creative and detailed! So it’s certainly means different things in different people’s perspective’s! And it also showed so many plot twist’s! And I love that it showed so much emotion! I just wish that there was at least one LGBTQ+ love somewhere in the story...
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Just as good as the movie. I recommend going into this with an open mind.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I really fun short story! Definitely worth the listen ?
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5AAAAAAA THIS WAS SO GOOD ;; I REALLY LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I am so upset that I didn't love Nimona as much as I thought I would, but, as with most things that are widely touted as being wonderful, it didn't quite live up to the hype.
While I usually absolutely love everything that Noelle Stevenson touches, I found Nimona annoying and I was unable to relate to her or her motivations. What I did love, however, was the relationship between Ballister and Ambrosius. Their backstory was the most compelling part of the the whole story and I would have loved to have both learned more and seen more of their interactions with each other. Nimona herself felt like an awkward third wheel from my perspective. Perhaps if I had read her story at a different time in my life I would have reacted to it differently, but I find that to be true of most books and stories. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Took a while for the plot to start rolling and I got distracted by several other books before I returned to this and discovered that the story was delightful and engaging and I regretted not having finished it sooner.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I didn't think this would make me cry, but it did. I've just finished the book, and I already miss Nimona and Blackheart! I think Nimona is going to remain an all-time favourite character of mine. I loved the story, too; I was at the edge of my seat all the way, and the clever turns never failed to surprise me. I've been putting off reading this book for a couple of months now, but I'm really glad I finally did!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5It was narrated really well and I love that it has a full cast. It’s more fun to listen that way.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5AHH IM SO SOFT FOR THEM PLS MY VILLAIN FAMILY
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Essa história é incrível e super divertida! A experiência do audiobook foi maravilhosa com todos os sons e as vozes dos autores nos transportando aos cenários e ao que estava acontecendo
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The book was fantastic and I hope here will be a second one.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/54,5 stars :)
This book was so funny and I really loved the characters :)