Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods

Underland Chronicles, Book 3

By: Suzanne Collins

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer

Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Rich in suspense and brimming with adventure, the New York Times best-selling Underland Chronicles unfold the fate of the Underland and the great warrior, Gregor. Suzanne Collins is also the author of the best-selling Hunger Games trilogy.

Praise for Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods:

Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice, 2003.

NY Public Library 100 titles for reading and sharing.

“Gregor’s luminous, supremely absorbing quest takes place in a strange underground land of giant cockroaches, rideable bats, and violet-eyed humans.... Creature depictions are soulful and the plot is riveting.... Wonderful.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Collins does a grand job of world-building, with a fine economy of words.... Unlike Gregor, who cannot wait to leave, readers will likely find [the Underland] to be a fantastically engaging place.” (Publishers Weekly)

“[An] exceptional debut novel, a well-written, fast-moving, action-packed fantasy...sure to be a solid hit with young fantasy fans.” (Booklist)

Book two left off with Gregor reading the Prophecy of Blood: a prophecy that calls for Gregor and Boots to return to the Underland to help ward off a deadly plague. But this time, Gregor's mother refuses to let him return to the Underland...until the rat Ripred assures the family that Gregor and Boots are just needed for a short meeting, which the crawlers will attend only if their "princess" Boots is present. Gregor's mom finally relents, but on the condition that she go with them.

The Underland plague is spreading, and when one of Gregor’s family is stricken, he begins to understand his role in the Prophecy of Blood and must summon all his power to end the biological warfare that threatens the warmblooded creatures of the Underland. Fans of Suzanne Collins’ acclaimed fantasy series will find more suspense and action than ever in this thrilling third saga.

©2005 Suzanne Collins (P)2005 Random House, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The addition of the mother adds a fresh dynamic to the fast-paced, suspenseful story." (Booklist)

Heartwrenching

Again I was blown away by the storytelling, I just can't get enough of this series. I remember a grade school teacher introduced Gregor to us as she read every Thursday. I am so glad that now as an adult I decided to listen to them again.

A great relaxing and fun read

Diverting. Well written and well performed. I loved these books so much that I listened to them all in just a few days.

Love this whole series!

Great reader and great story. This series does deal with some heavy stuff like war, death and disease so maybe not for a very young crowd but with how the world is going I think these books are great for readers from 10-100.

Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods

Fantastic! Great intro of the mother. The ending leaves a wonderful opening for a continued saga. Hoping that Suzanne Collins keeps the plot alive.

Another excellent story by Suzanne Collins !

Where does Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far?

This story and its' characters will always be some of my favorites. It is easy to get lost in the adventures and the atmosphere of the Underland.

What did you like best about this story?

I listened to the first book because I enjoyed Collins other books. Once finished, I couldn't wait to follow the characters to their next adventure.

Which scene was your favorite?

It is hard for me to target just one. I enjoyed the imagery Collins provided of the jungle and the characters' difficulties navigating the dangers. I really enjoyed the interactions between RipRed and Gregor.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but I would constantly listen to books if I could. The further I read in the series, the more time I spent listening.

Any additional comments?

I realize this book was written for young adults, but, like the Hunger Games, it has an appeal for all ages.

One of my favorite books

Great characters, interesting and unique plot, clean and full of life lessons
The performance is great too.

Entertaining Listen

Any additional comments?

This is a book for kids but was quite enjoyable. The narrator was great, the plot was sometimes intense. The writer did a great job. I am looking forward to more by Ms. Collins.

Great to books to read with the family.

Amazing Susan Collins write the best books to read with the family we all 6 of us love the series.

Great Series

What did you love best about Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods?

Suzanne Collins really brings the story alive. I love the way she developed the characters in each book. She also introduces new characters in each new book. I am sad when she kills off her characters that she convinced the reader to love.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Gregor and the Curse of the Warmbloods?

The cliff hanger at the end. It made me want to purchase the next book right away.

Have you listened to any of Paul Boehmer’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Only in the series. He has a good range of voices to fit the variety of characters.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Hamnet and Frill died.

I love the twists in the plot

One of my favorite series. Exciting, sad, thought provoking. This is my second time going through the series