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Christine by Stephen King
5.0
I'm not sure if I'm giving this five stars based on the story, or if it is because the audio narration by Holter Graham was just that good. Easily one of my favorite audiobooks of all time. I've read Christine a couple of times before, but both time were many years ago, and still this story seemed so fresh and new. This isn't just a "possessed car" story, as I remembered it, and things are so much more complex than that. The cast of characters are so entertaining, and Holter's portrayal of each of them is absolutely captivating.
Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders
4.0
What a strange and uncomfortable collection of short stories. Each one written in the strange voice of it's odd lead character, and feeling somewhat incomplete, yet absolutely compelling.
Carrie by Stephen King
4.0
I read a lot of Stephen King as a kid, but I don't think that I ever read Carrie. Visiting the book for the first time through the audio version with Sissy Spacek narrating was a cool way to do it.
The Fearing: Book One - Fire and Rain by John F.D. Taff
4.0
I'd never heard of John F.D. Taff prior to The Fearing Series, but after reading a recent review, my interest was sparked. I'm a sucker for apocalyptic stories, so I took a chance and placed an order for Book One in the series. I was not disappointed. Excellent characters and a tension filled opener really sets the foundation for what's to come...plus the serialized format has me nostalgic for when The Green Mile was released by Stephen King. Eagerly anticipating the release of Book Two later this month.
Hug Chickenpenny: The Panegyric of an Anomalous Child by S. Craig Zahler
4.0
I recently received this book from the Night Worms monthly subscription package (you need to check them out if you haven't already), and this book looked so odd, with a title that sent me to the dictionary to find out what a couple of the words meant, that I moved it to the top of my TBR pile. Wow. So many feels with this book. Hug is such a great character that you can't help but fall in love with his spirit and resilience. At times the story channels the vibe of Series Of Unfortunate Events, and it has a strong Tim Burton feeling to it...man, it hooked me quick. Such a great surprise find.