LENGTH
30 hrs and 38 mins
READ BY
Craig Wasson
Performance
Overall
Excellent, Unforgettable, Best of the nest
Very good, thoroughly enjoyed,
Good, Solid, Enjoyed many aspects
STAR RATINGS GUIDE
If Stephen King Wrote Back To The Future... Oh, Wait.
THE BIRDICT
🧡 When I think Stephen King, I think horror (Pet Sematary, IT, The Shining) or epic sci fi (The Stand, Under the Dome). This has elements of both, but it is also an incredibly detailed alternative history that imagines and reimagines the assassination of John F Kennedy. It’s a history deep dive and a thriller and a love story. It’s Stephen King, but not as I have ever known him.
💚 I was immediately hooked by the creepy undertones and likeable main character, English teacher Jake Epping. The tension began to build almost immediately and just kept ratcheting upwards. In fact, I’d call this one of the most suspenseful books I’ve ever heard. Like many of King’s works, it is longer than it should be and prone to rambling, but is still a masterpiece.
💜 Like the much lighter Back to the Future, there is the question of the impact of changing the past. But this is a far grimier, darker viewpoint.
💛 Warning for some very difficult subject matter, particularly domestic abuse.
SQUAWKING THE TALK
🎧 Anyone who’s listened to a Stephen King audiobook is familiar with Craig Wasson’s gruff, amiable voice. He is undoubtedly a brilliant narrator. He’s expressive and likeable and portrays a variety of characters brilliantly. Which is good as he’s there for the full 30-hour plus stint. I do think his voice is a bit too deep to portray female characters over such a long period.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER: SIMILAR AUDIOBOOKS
No spoilers for this one. Maybe next time!
