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Unraveling

By: Rick R. Reed
Narrated by: David Allen Vargo
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Randy Kay has the perfect life with his beautiful wife and adorable son. But Randy's living a lie, untrue to himself and everyone who knows him. He's gay.

Marriage and fatherhood, which he thought could change him, have failed. He doubts if anyone can love him for who he really is--especially himself.

With his wife's blessing, he sets out to explore the gay world he's hidden from all his life.

John Walsh, a paramedic with the Chicago Fire Department, is comfortable in his own skin as a gay man, yet he can never find someone who shares his desire to create a real relationship, a true family.

When Randy and John first spy each other in Chicago's Boystown, all kinds of alarms go off--some of joy, others of deep-seated fear.

Randy and John must surmount multiple hurdles on the journey to a lasting, meaningful love. Will they succeed or will their chance at love go up in flames, destroyed by missed connections and a lack of self-acceptance?

©2020 Rick R. Reed (P)2022 Rick R. Reed Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Marriage

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Story 5 stars.
Narration 4 stars

The narrator did a really good job. I found his voice pleasing to listen to and he expressed the emotions well. He did different voices for the side characters and Violet and the son and did them well.

I had to leave off a star for the performance for 2 reasons. One, the 2 Male MCs voices were too similar IMO. Two, while I thought the sound effects and music were a creative addition (not all narrators put in that much effort) it would have been better if they were played for a few seconds then have the spoken word after rather than them both at the same time. It was too distracting IMO. Again, great effort and I did really enjoy the performance overall. It brought the story to life.

Tragic but beautiful story and a pretty great perf

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This is a complete roller-coaster of emotions. Randy is married with a child when who is coming to terms with being a gay man. His wife Violet is very supportive and tells him to find his true self. He meets John. This book is set at the height of the Aids epidemic. Randy and John’s journey was not an easy one.

This story will pull at you.

Loved the narration of David Allen Vargo, he bought the emotions and story. Perfect

wow

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Absolutely compelling. This book has you feeling all of the emotions. It is filled with richness and layered complexity needed for the story being told. It shows a realistic picture of the 80s while giving readers the journey they need. The narrator was good, but the distractions were slightly offputting; it would be worse if the story were not so good.

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This is a heartbreaking story about a late in life coming out. It helps if you have a view of life in the 80’s. So much different than today and that plays a big part in the views this book uses. Randy has known he was gay but because of the lack of acceptance he did what was expected. He married, has a son and now is coming to terms he has not accepted who he really is. I appreciate the personalities the author gave these characters. I feel the only one that might be a stretch is Violet. For this story she ends as a sort of hero but in the 80’s it was hard to find many girls or women who lived around their parents and could remain so true to themselves. I especially liked how the author made Randy a real person. A regular, loving husband and father. A good husband and father. I could feel the warmth Randy had for Violet and Henry. I also appreciate how the author kept the character so true to life while resolving all the issues that faced him.
I want to thank the author for the epilogue. It tied up all my questions and brought the warmheartedness that the story needed.
I enjoyed the narration by David Allen Vargo. I feel he gave each character individuality. The only part I didn’t like and this is my own point of view is the background sounds that I’m sure were meant to enhance the story but for me they were more a distraction.

A look at life in the 80's

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I loved the characters, their back story and the story. You felt you knew them personally and wanted to hug them all, especially the understanding wife. But be prepared to relive the 1980s and have your emotions tumble like you were in a dryer. I don't want to say too much as I fear ruining it for anyone, but the ex-wife is not the baddie.

It is such a moving book that causes all your emotions to the surface would highly recommend it.

David Allen Vargo was great at distinguishing between characters. The narration was excellent until the background noises were just a distraction I didn't need, but I did speed up to 1.35 on audible, which was usual for me.

Unraveling
By: Rick R. Reed
Narrated by: David Allen Vargo
Length: 7 hrs and 36 mins

❤❤❤❤❤ Overall
🎧🎧🎧🎧 Narration
📚📚📚📚📚 Story
Read at 1.35 speed on Audible

I received this audiobook for free from GRR at my request. My review is my opinion and an honest review - neither the author nor GRR influenced my opinion.

What a moving story.

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