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Wayward
- Wayward Pines, Book 2
- Narrated by: Paul Michael Garcia
- Series: Wayward Pines, Book 2
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Mystery
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- Colin
- 10-07-14
I thought this would go stale.I was wrong.
I didn't really know where this would go after the thrilling twist at the end of the first instalment, so I took a chance in this and I am really glad I did. The characters and plot line are really believable. I don't usually like Sci-Fi novels, but the way the author has blended this with a crime fiction genre is inspired.
Cant wait for the next instalment.
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- Arcticangel.
- 07-03-16
Less compelling
I struggled a bit with this book. The first one in the series(Pines) was compelling and a really great listen. This one was less so.
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- Reginald pelle
- 26-04-15
Very compelling!
Deeper and much more sinister than the first book. Very much like 1984, but in Wayward Pines, two plus two doesn't equal four; but something far worse. Definitely worth a listen!
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- Rory
- 23-02-17
Superb!!
I thought the first book was among the very best I'd ever listened to and downloaded this as soon as I'd finished it. Hard to believe but number two was equally fantastic and has left me with the same urge to get onto 3 right now. The mix of action, intrigue and betrayal is absolutely compelling. Great story, well delivered. Almost finished the download....
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- John
- 11-12-16
brilliant. brilliant. still in awe
right. I'm downloading the next installment. I can't sleep till I know what comes next. I'm in for a long night
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- Daniel
- 19-12-15
The wayward son finds his path
Wayward picks up shortly after the events of Pines, with Burke settling in to his new role in the town and coming to terms with life there.
When a member of the town turns up dead, he is tasked with finding the killer within 'paradise', and as Ethan's investigation unfolds he uncovers a shocking truth which has repercussions for the whole town.
Crouch is again excellent in his narrative, a taut thriller which is more of a slow burner this time through, but the pay off in the climax is brilliant, and leads in to the final part in the most thrilling fashion. Again the performance is top notch, and if you've made it this far, you'll no doubt be desperate to see how this tale of the perfect town comes to an end.
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- TBTwick
- 05-01-17
Addicted
Narrator's voice slightly annoying on the female parts but otherwise I can't stop listening -brilliant story
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- Kie
- 07-04-21
Somewhat lacklustre
No doubting Blake Crouch's talent for weaving page-turning intriguing mystery, but this one lacks the charm of the original.
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- sarah allen
- 16-02-21
I had hoped it would be better than the TV series
I was intrigued by the TV series but thought that it lost its way especially when they kill off a certain character. But unusually for when books get put on the screen, these books are duller especially to anyone who saw the TV series. The books add nothing whilst actually being more limited. It is rare for me to abandon books half way through but I'm happy to stop this one.
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- Mr A Dean
- 06-05-20
wow
wow - even better than the first pines book. already downloaded the next one. hope it's as good.
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- William
- 24-09-14
Better than Book One
I was ho-hum about the first book so I don't quite know why I ordered the second book, but I'm glad I did. The characters were much more developed and there was a great deal more dramatic tension in the second book. As others have noted, it's hard to say much more than that without getting into the plot, but I'll just say, if you find yourself rolling your eyes in the first book, hang in there to Book Two.
20 people found this helpful
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- Tony M
- 13-02-14
I'm Hooked!!!
What did you love best about Wayward?
The story is amazing, and really makes you think; "What would I do with this information?"
What other book might you compare Wayward to and why?
Nothing comes to mind, you might compare it to a Twilight Zone episode... LOL
Have you listened to any of Paul Michael Garcia’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Listen to him narrate "Pines' the first book in this trilogy. I'm glad they are sticking with him, great job.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
F.S.A (Future State of America)... corny, but I'm feeling pressured to come up with something quick so I can finish this review....
Any additional comments?
Um, nothing other than, this series is AWESOME.
25 people found this helpful
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- Polly
- 05-11-13
YOW
This is part II of a 3-part series about Wayward Pines, an odd-little town in Idaho which is either Heaven or Hell. Both part I ("Pines") and this one are creepy, tension-filled mysteries.
I HIGHLY recommend both, but I recommend that you WAIT to buy either one.
Why?
Because author Crouch's part III has not been released yet, and may not be available until spring 2014. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You will want to read all three, very quickly and in order, because you will want to know what happens next.
This series is a real nail-biter.
Loved it.
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- Claudia H
- 06-08-15
If you haven't read book 1, don't read my review!!
Recall Book 1: "The town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, is the last trace of human civilization on earth, built by billionaire David Pilcher to preserve the human race. Having discovered that Wayward Pines is a town inhabited by people suspended in animation for 1,800 years, Ethan Burke attempts to escape, survives, and is made sheriff by Pilcher – a job which Ethan reluctantly does to ensure the safety of his family."
David Pilcher's daughter is discovered dead and it is Ethan's job to determine "whodunit". Pilcher blames a secret society of townspeople. I found this book to be a surprising interlude in the story of Wayward Pines, it wasn't how I expected things to go. I enjoyed it!
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- Pam W
- 17-01-14
Gets a 4, for the absent ending
I would have gone another 5 stars, but the absent ending and the lose ends everywhere, kinda got my hackles up. The first novel seems to have an end, so if you would not like to continue, it's ended for that episode. This book just stops at a point, that really needs to proceed. A new character, that could be a real problem is brought in, and what happens to an old character is left a mystery.
That being said, I did enjoy the book. The first part seemed slow, with catch up from "Pines", but did pick up with plenty of background on the making of the town being filled in. Ethan figures things out, and believes he has a solution for the townspeople who just exist, in this planned life. His plan is a dangerous one and could put everyone in jeopardy. It's suspenseful and nerve wracking...the makings for a good thriller.
Maybe, wait for book 3 before listening to this, if cliffhangers drive you crazy.
9 people found this helpful
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- Veruka
- 08-05-14
Take me away....
What did you like about this audiobook?
Okay I listen to books with a somewhat hindered attention span and I found both of Blake Crouch's book easy to follow, this being said any book that I don't have to rewind five thousand times gets at least a three. I really enjoyed this two part saga however I found the characters rather one dimensional and lack luster hence the three on story line.
Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this?
The author did a good job of catching my attention I don't feel that he added any insight into life although I don't feel that was his intent. He writes a decent thriller.
What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance?
Nothing he did a great job enhancing the overall experience of the book a good narrator and can make a book or break it. This guy made it in my opinion.
Do you have any additional comments?
I think just about anybody would find this book fairly entertaining Blake Crouch is a mix of Harlan Coben mixed with James Patterson not to bad.
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- readqueen
- 06-06-14
I can't wait for book 3
I admit I had no idea until I read a review that I was reading a trilogy. I would have figured it out, though, after book 2, Wayward Pines, as there wasn't a definitive ending. In fact, the whole shebang could have ended with this book with the future of humanity looking rather bleak, but it would have been very unsatisfying. However, as it's not the end of the tale, I am very eager for the final book. I love the narrator - the characters are clear and he uses rate effectively throughout.
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- Jacqueline
- 08-10-13
Better the Devil you Know- - - -
I'm not as impressed with this sequel to "Pines" as I was hoping for.
I kept waiting for something to happen that would bring me back to the suspense of the first book, however, the first half is taken up with getting the reader acquainted with the characters and attempting a re-cap of what happened before. The second half didn't live up to my expectations either, but there was a bit more action.
**Listen to "Pines" first --there is too much information you miss in the 2nd book.
Very difficult to write an adequate review for this book without spoilers. The Secret Service Agent, Ethan Burke, has been made the new sheriff in town. He still doesn't agree with the town folk being watched 24/7 as there are hidden cameras and video links in all homes, streets and businesses. Also, everyone must have a chip implanted so they can be monitored at all times. However, he has been given a look at what is outside the electrified fence that surrounds the town--and knows it to be far worse than what anyone expects. Of course some of the people don't believe there is any danger, and they are never really told the truth-- so they escape--but they never return. For those who try to escape, but don't succeed, their fate is just as gruesome.
I didn't know this was going to be a trilogy when I listened to "Pines," and now that I have started, I probably will have to listen to book 3 as we are left with a BIG cliffhanger in book 2. Seems everybody has to do a trilogy these days, and it isn't always successful. The trilogy "The Strain" is a good example of the first book being great, and it went downhill from there. I'm going to hold out for a better conclusion with "Wayward Pines."
A big plus is the narrator--he does a great job.
**Note**I understand this is being made into a tv series for 2014, which I could see as being pretty good IF it is well done. However, I usually don't find that to be the case in "made for tv" mini series.
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- Irene
- 12-04-14
As Good as Pines
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, never lets up.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Wayward?
The ending . . . what a cliff-hanger, quite chilling in its possibilities . . . is there another book?
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, and lost sleep over it.
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Read Pines first, the two books are really one. Worth the credits, though.
I'm glad I listened to the audiobook rather than read the print version. I so badly wanted to know how things work out that I am sure I would have flipped to the ending and scanned backwards (I know, no self-discipline). This way I enjoyed both the journey and the arrival at destination.
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- Jim "The Impatient"
- 18-10-14
The Prisoner
Pines reminded many, including myself, of The Twilight Zone. This reminded me a lot of The Prisoner. For you younger readers, the Prisoner was a great sixties series, involving a similar town as Wayward and lots of paranoia. I thought this was almost as good as book 1 and certainly better then the middle book in most trilogies. You learn more in this book about what it is like to live in a paranoid society, such as North Korea. This book has it's own separate mystery from book one and there was not a boring chapter, paragraph or sentence.
There has been a lot of talk about the ending to this book. Yes, it does end with a dilemma, but it is a new problem. It is not a problem at anytime earlier in the book, it is a new situation. This is a stand alone book, except I would suggest reading Pines first, only cause it is so good.
I will be getting book 3 and reading more Crouch.
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