Cinnamon audiobook

I read this story in ebook format some years ago. Unlike other stories by Neil Gaiman, this one takes place in India, but it is not any less enchanting or delightful (Norse mythology is this author's strength so it was no matter of course). It seems that it doesn't matter which mythological theme Gaiman picks up - he always succeeds in submerging the reader in a craftfully spun world full of wonder.What makes this hardcover edition (which is much larger than I though it would be) so special and made me buy a story I already had, is the artwork. I was giddy for a while, ever since it was announced on Twitter that Divya Sprinivasan would illustrate it, and turned out to be even prettier than I had dared hope. The art has a typical Indian touch and the colours are vibrant as befits the story.------------------------------------I cannot remember when I found the link to this short story by Neil Gaiman (so the date set is not true). I only remembered now that I've read it in the first place (and discovered that there is an entry here on GR for it).He posted the story/link somewhen last year and I was delighted upon seeing the great illustration you see here as the cover (that is also the reason why I marked this edition as the one I've read although that's not true either since this is an audiobook apparently and I read the text itself). There are two further illustrations, one on each page of the story (yes, it has only 3 pages) and they are equally wonderful although this one has a teeny bit more ... elegance?The story itself is about a princess that doesn't speak. After numerous teachers have tried everything they could think of, she therefore gets put in a room with a man-eating tiger. But, typical Gaiman, nothing is as it first appears.There might be only 3 pages but the story is full of wit and again the author was able to enthrall me. I was really there in Cinnamon's hot country, saw all the wonderful but ultimately pointless things she was surrounded by and could almost feel the tiger's pelt too!

One thing I can say about Gaiman is that his stories are always unique. 3.5

Actual Rating: 3.5

Exquisite art and Gaiman's words. I love that Neil Gaiman writes poetically even for his youngest refers, and although I read the picture book version, I could hear him narrating it in my head which added to my enjoyment.

I think every brown skinned princess should be given this book as a gift. It's okay if we decide to withhold our voices from the world until we are presented with nothing but LOVE.

Princess Cinnamon, the royal child of the Rajah and Rani of a small, hot country, had lovely, pearl-like eyes incapable of sight, and had been mute her entire life. Her concerned parents offered a room in the palace, a field of stunted mango trees and a portrait of the Rani's aunt to anyone who could make her talk. No one succeeded, until a fierce tiger, one who "moved like a god through the world," arrived, and taught the sheltered Cinnamon about some of the things she had been missing...With a copyright date of 1995, Neil Gaiman's Cinnamon was apparently originally available as an ebook, and has only now, in 2017, been made into a picture-book, with beautiful illustrations by the talented Divya Srinivasan. I enjoyed this original fairy-tale, set in an unspecified Indian locale, and thought that it was telling that it was knowledge of the real world - of things like pain - that finally prompted Cinnamon to speak. It's tempting to interpret this as a commentary on the mistake of trying to shelter young people from every stray wind, and from knowledge of life's less palatable aspects. The artwork here, as mentioned, is just gorgeous, with a vivid, jewel-like palette, and stylized figures that suggest Indian art. Recommended to Gaiman fans (of course), and to all young fairy-tale lovers.

Such a sweet little enchanting tale!It revolves around a little princess of India who doesn't talk and her parents' continuous attempt to make her do so. There is a 'reward' too. So this enigmatic talking tiger comes one day and things happen!Sounds so simple and childish right?Maybe so! But you don't know how Gaiman writes or what he means or just can do, unless you read the book. The fundamental questions of life and existence raised though the shroud of innocence is striking!Short. Beautiful. Worth it. Try the audiobook if you can. It's narrated by Neil Gaiman himself and ofcourse does a fantastic job at it !

What a cute tiny fudgy book to end your Christmas night! Oh Gaiman, you are my solace in this depressing world.

Hold that Tiger, Yeah!I'm quite enthralled with this children's book you see, as I love simplicity in its purest forms. It's an artistic masterpiece I believe. Easy and quick reading you see; several different personalities albeit with different emotional maturities. The tiger, being the pragmatist comes across so eloquently in his assertions. The girl, in her coming of age exploratories. The parents, letting go and trusting intuitions. The old lady, souring in life like Trump, losing her God given altruism and optimisms. And we, who are fearful at first, before we let go and trust.......I hope I didn't give too much away, Peace, Murf

An exquisite hardcover picture book that would now be considered a collector’s item that tells a beautiful tale about a princess called Cinnamon whose eyes are made of pearls – in other words, she is blind.. and for reasons unknown to her parents, she refuses to speak. After futile attempts to find someone to make Cinnamon talk, suddenly a mighty tiger appears at their palace to teach Cinnamon to talk.. the illustrations and art in this book are so beautiful and bode so well with this mighty tale.. Suitable for family reading time to children from 5 years Many thanks to Bloomsbury Publishers for sending me an Advanced Review Copy in exchange for my honest review.- Annie

Beautiful prose and art but man I still don't trust this tiger.

Wonderful story, wonderful illustrations.