Is there any problem that can’t be fixed by the sound of Liam Neeson’s voice? The actor lends his dulcet tones to a somewhat menacing talking tree in the upcoming movie A Monster Calls, based on the book of the same name by Patrick Ness. But first, he used those same glorious pipes to give us the greatest gift anyone could ask for this holiday season: a video of him reading the first chapter of Ness’ book aloud.
Neeson has dabbled in audiobook narration before, but this video has the added bonus of Neeson peering directly into the camera, and, by proxy, your soul. Give it a chance, and in ten minutes, his voice will heal your broken heart, clear up your skin, and bring peace on earth.
A Monster Calls hits theaters Friday.
