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  • City of Bones

  • Mortal Instruments, Book 1
  • By: Cassandra Clare
  • Narrated by: Ari Graynor
  • Length: 14 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,691 ratings)

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City of Bones

By: Cassandra Clare
Narrated by: Ari Graynor
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Summary

Clary Fray is seeing things: vampires in Brooklyn and werewolves in Manhattan. Irresistably drawn towards a group of sexy demon hunters, Clary encounters the dark side of New York City - and the dangers of forbidden love.

©2007 Cassandra Clare (P)2010 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
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Critic reviews

"The Mortal Instruments series is a story world I love to live in. Beautiful." (Stephanie Meyer)
"The story's sensual flavor comes from the wealth of detail: demons with facial piercings, diners serving locusts and honey, pretty gay warlocks, and cameo appearances from other urban fantasies' characters....Lush and fun." ( Kirkus Review)

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enjoyed this wanted more

a good story leaves you wanting more at times is just takes a while getting to the point tho

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good story but tricky to follow on audio book

This is undoubtedly a good book, but its also a complicated and lenghty one. I found myself having to relisten to segments to try and figure out what was going on. It would in this instance have been better to have the book to flick through to re-read crucial passages. It is enjoyable, and will appeal to twilight fans and YA market.

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can't wait get the next one

Where does City of Bones rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the very best. I have listened to harry potter, hunger games, the help, and my brother has bought audiobooks that i need to listen to. I think all of them have been amazing but since I have listened to it recently it is stuck in my mind.

What other book might you compare City of Bones to, and why?

13 treasure series because they follow the same line with fairies and the second sight. I loved both stories but audible doesn't have 13 treasures. Please try get it.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

I thought all the scene written were very well done. I liked the scene when they go to Magnus' party and the vampire bit.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

You better check your families history.

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I loved this story and can't wait to get more credits to buy the next book. I have even started to write a story and one day hope to get it published but since I am 13 thats going to be in a while.

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Good young adult book!

What did you like best about this story?

While the themes in the story are quite familiar if you read a lot of vampire/demon young fiction, the alternate world described was very believable. I really enjoyed listening to this, if it was a book it would be a page turner.

Which character – as performed by Ari Graynor – was your favourite?

I found her portrayals very believable, especially Simon.

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loved it

i loved the story and i will be reading the next book and hopefully the ones after that.

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Excellent listen!!!

Having seen the movie based on the book, my expectations for the story were high, and they were met. Anyone who knows and loves the story from the movie is almost certain to enjoy this audiobook. Ari Graynor’s performance was outstanding, I am so looking forward to the next book. Well done Cassandra!

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Great book

Loved this book I can not wait until I start the second book and read the rest of the series

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great book.. great narrator

i absolutely loved this book iv also red them but enjoyed it more by listening to it

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Amazing story,

I never wanted to stop listening, it was amazing.
The plot twists were unexpected and made me curious to what would happen.

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fantastic book and love the narrator

I love the mortal instruments and have enjoyed reading the entire collection as well as now listening to it. it's captivating and exciting and perfect for the commute or whilst doing things around the house

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