tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post9051590064119232252..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: Mystic River - Dennis Lehane (audio)Sandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-20235399179199635402010-04-18T12:26:37.666-04:002010-04-18T12:26:37.666-04:00I loved the book. I read it about the time the mo...I loved the book. I read it about the time the movie came out, so I could avoid most of the spoilers. For me, it was the best of the LeHane works so far. For me, audiobooks are for long flights so I do not typically listen to them, but thanks for telling me who the good readers are.scoutsmommy10https://www.blogger.com/profile/05190585242660229246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-53421702853761722442010-04-06T10:19:25.317-04:002010-04-06T10:19:25.317-04:00I bought this book ages ago, but sadly I haven'...I bought this book ages ago, but sadly I haven't read it yet. When I get around to reorganizing my piles of books, I'm going to have to dig this one out and dust it off.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-36060972857240531472010-04-03T13:56:44.913-04:002010-04-03T13:56:44.913-04:00I loved Mystic River (in print) -- and have always...I loved Mystic River (in print) -- and have always wanted to read more, but was afraid that none would be as good. I'll pick up Shutter Island this summer, I think.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-26761007380078269032010-04-03T07:47:47.341-04:002010-04-03T07:47:47.341-04:00I need to get the other Lehane books. I read SHUTT...I need to get the other Lehane books. I read SHUTTER ISLAND last year and boy, I loved it! I'm glad the narrator did a wonderful job with the abridged audiobook.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-44936581115579038322010-04-02T20:39:50.514-04:002010-04-02T20:39:50.514-04:00The movie was so powerful. I just remember sittin...The movie was so powerful. I just remember sitting in the theater with my friend and feeling torn up inside. It seems like the book is less intense. I should give it a read one of these days.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-4078779243432481012010-04-02T13:31:41.127-04:002010-04-02T13:31:41.127-04:00I really enjoyed this book when I read it. I'...I really enjoyed this book when I read it. I've never listened to it though but I would be none to happy to have the abridged version. That's the one thing about audios I don't like cause I want the full story.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-3855107291416697982010-04-01T21:46:51.537-04:002010-04-01T21:46:51.537-04:00This book sounds wonderful. I adore and own the m...This book sounds wonderful. I adore and own the movie, but it never crossed my mind to read the book. I will have to check it out. Thanks for the review!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-50828232935011198602010-04-01T18:48:27.307-04:002010-04-01T18:48:27.307-04:00I hate when I get abridged versions by mistake! B...I hate when I get abridged versions by mistake! But usually they read just fine and you wonder, hmmm, how come it was ever longer?!!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-28478216878845877202010-04-01T18:02:02.333-04:002010-04-01T18:02:02.333-04:00One of these days I must read something by Lehane....One of these days I must read something by Lehane. I'm actually surprised I haven't given my liking for mystery/crime books. I totally want to see Shutter Island!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-69540824894571539732010-04-01T17:28:31.646-04:002010-04-01T17:28:31.646-04:00You know I've never really thought about if be...You know I've never really thought about if before, but I wonder how much say an author has about what get cut to make the abridged version.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-44136746998658632772010-04-01T16:36:00.749-04:002010-04-01T16:36:00.749-04:00I just bought this book at the used bookstore acro...I just bought this book at the used bookstore across town. It looks like I made a good choice, though it does sound dark and sinister. I have seen the film version of Gone, Baby, Gone and boy did it pack a punch! I think that you might like that one, and if you do read it, you can do another read and watch review! I am glad to hear this was a good read for you, but sorry to hear that you had to make do with the abridged version. That would have drove me nuts!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-69466787446851120602010-04-01T15:47:10.496-04:002010-04-01T15:47:10.496-04:00Sounds like something I would enjoy, too!
I know...Sounds like something I would enjoy, too! <br /><br />I know with the volume of reviews you do, it would be impossible to read every book, thus the audios, but I am wondering if you enjoy both formats equally?Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-42087195915999113832010-04-01T15:01:38.556-04:002010-04-01T15:01:38.556-04:00Confession time: I'm the only person I know wh...Confession time: I'm the only person I know who didn't like this movie. I actually actively disliked it, and I can't even explain why! I wonder if the book would work for me. I'm glad you found it a worthwhile read (well, a worthwhile listen in this case), even if it was abridged!Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-77634539860197656622010-04-01T14:25:22.914-04:002010-04-01T14:25:22.914-04:00I've read almost everything by Lehane and real...I've read almost everything by Lehane and really love his work. He has a way of creating characters that get deep under your skin. I had the same experience with the audio. I NEVER read abridged books, but read that one, not realizing it was abridged and I could tell by how choppy the plot was compared to his other books. It was so disappointing.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-38780684304342303822010-04-01T13:14:30.623-04:002010-04-01T13:14:30.623-04:00Hmm - I agree with Susan - I can't imagine ski...Hmm - I agree with Susan - I can't imagine skimping on the development of these particular characters. Why would they even make an abridged version? The book isn't very long to begin with as I recall. In a discussion on Goodreads the topic was books that disturbed you. I put threw this one into the mix. It just ripped my heart out. Excellent story telling.<br /><br />I thought the movie followed the book really well - though they left out all the details from when he was kidnapped - just kind of made the point and then moved on. The cast was amazing and Eastwood's direction captured the tone really well.<br /><br />This is the only Lehane I have read. I did see Gone Baby Gone though.The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-77008380926515714332010-04-01T09:43:45.809-04:002010-04-01T09:43:45.809-04:00I have not read this book yet, but I loved the mov...I have not read this book yet, but I loved the movie. <br /><br />Happy national poetry month!Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-36211602529382897212010-04-01T09:42:02.488-04:002010-04-01T09:42:02.488-04:00I read the book and really enjoyed it. I have to ...I read the book and really enjoyed it. I have to tell you, I checked an audio book out of the library this week without looking at the title simply because I saw it was narrated by Simon Vance and I remembered your crush on him.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-21590217389392298322010-04-01T08:44:43.358-04:002010-04-01T08:44:43.358-04:00I thought this book was soooo good!I thought this book was soooo good!Julie P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16008101127541997459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-26829585280398361352010-04-01T08:12:36.619-04:002010-04-01T08:12:36.619-04:00I haven't read any of Lehane's books, incl...I haven't read any of Lehane's books, including this one, but I did like the movie.<br />Even if Sean Penn was in it...and I really don't like Sean Penn. ;-)caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-13144803985402737652010-04-01T06:22:03.063-04:002010-04-01T06:22:03.063-04:00I almost never listen to books, unless I'm dri...I almost never listen to books, unless I'm driving a long distance and it's something I'm not likely to want to hold in my hands. That said, I can't imagine condensing this book from 10 discs down to 5. I have a feeling that quite a bit of character development was lost in that. <br /><br />I loved the book, disturbing as it was. And I thought the movie was good, but nowhere near as good as the book. Tim Robbins just creeped me out, and yes, I realize that was the intention, but creeped me out to the point that he was difficult (for me) to watch. I thought the other actors were well-cast.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14201860227400017841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-56731927096018638692010-04-01T03:53:52.102-04:002010-04-01T03:53:52.102-04:00I so want to read this book!! I enjoyed reading Sh...I so want to read this book!! I enjoyed reading Shutter Island so much that I told myself I've to read the rest of the books by Dennis Lehane! Unfortunately, I couldn't find Mystic River in several bookstores but I did buy Gone, Baby, Gone. <br /><br />I just wish the movie (Shutter Island) will be released sooner!!!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.com