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Why all the hype? This one left me flat.

Revisado: 09-29-17

An Audible listener for almost 20 years, this is the worst book I have listened to from start to finish. I can't figure out why I kept listening when the book is so predictable (and the reader so awful - too dramatic!) - after all the great reviews, hoping it would get better, I guess. Filled with hyperbole, innuendo, and stock characters, it is the furthest thing from literary fiction this English major can imagine. I don't often write reviews, but this book is so bad I wanted to warn others: If you like good literature, stay away from this one.

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Gorgeous book!

Revisado: 08-02-17

Timely, illuminating storytelling, lyrical writing, fully-drawn characters you care about. And the narrator nails it! The best book I've listened to this year!

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The Narrator Makes The Difference!

Revisado: 01-31-17

Would you consider the audio edition of IQ to be better than the print version?

Yes! The narrator, Sullivan Jones, does a fantastic job narrating the story. Written with (apparently) authentic dialog in the vernacular of the "hood," Mr. Jones nails every character, giving each a distinct voice.

What was one of the most memorable moments of IQ?

There were many: the bonfire, the parking garage, the gang wars, and others.

Which character – as performed by Sullivan Jones – was your favorite?

Loved IQ, but Dodson was just so real.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but you will want to savor each moment to stretch it out.

Any additional comments?

This may be the best example of narration over print that I've ever heard! Will look for more by this narrator - and this author.

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Falls apart in the middle

Revisado: 04-03-16

Would you try another book from Allen Eskens and/or Zach Villa?

The writing in the first half of the book was wonderful, but fell apart when too much of the storyline became implausible, although necessary to draw the book to a satisfactory ending. I would listen to another book by this narrator again.

If you’ve listened to books by Allen Eskens before, how does this one compare?

This is the author's first book, so I did not know of Eskers before.

Which character – as performed by Zach Villa – was your favorite?

The whole book was well done and easy to listen to, but the performance of the protagonist was perhaps my favorite.

Was The Life We Bury worth the listening time?

If you are a fan of Lee Child-type mysteries, the implausible details won't bother you, and you'll enjoy the book. On the other hand, if you like Dennis Lehane or James Lee Burke, skip it. I was drawn in by the literary elements in the first part of the book, but almost stopped listening to it because of the loopholes; finished it because I was driving and didn't want to be distracted by the need to start a new book.

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