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The Unwanted
- Narrated by: Joyce Bean
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
- Abridged Audiobook
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Horror
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- jay johann
- 22-04-18
john Saul at his best
one of the best works of one of the best thrillers writers ever, read it.
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- Robert
- 06-07-13
Long and not very good
What would have made The Unwanted better?
having more of the animals conection with what was going on or having the animals tell it from their eyes
What could John Saul have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
more of a connection between miranda and the two kids
What didn’t you like about Joyce Bean’s performance?
she was very good at ready
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Unwanted?
not that it needed any cuts just more of cassidys ending
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- Boii
- 03-12-12
I couldn't turn it off
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes I would! Its a page turner or in this case a continues listen.
What did you like best about this story?
That you don't see the end coming at all.
What does Joyce Bean bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I love her change in voice. Even the teenage boys voice is different.
If you could rename The Unwanted, what would you call it?
Magical friends
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- Steph M
- 14-09-12
Horrible-avoid this one...
What disappointed you about The Unwanted?
It was boring, slow, and not that interesting.
What could John Saul have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
re-write the whole book?
Would you be willing to try another one of Joyce Bean’s performances?
Not sure
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Sadness, Disappointment, boredom
Any additional comments?
I wouldn't ever recommend this book...maybe you can get past its boring story and a story that lacks the ability to made you care about the character or their plight. Good luck, and buy it on sale....
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- qcathy
- 12-12-10
not to my liking.
I didn't mind the story line at all, but it really was more like it had been written for young teenagers rather than adults.