Journal Entry 1 by indygo88 from Lafayette, Indiana USA on Sunday, June 28, 2009

"As an eight-year-old, the unnamed narrator makes a terrible wish that comes true; remorseful for the next 30 years, she shuts down emotionally to become a self-proclaimed ice queen. Unlike her brother, Ned, who relies on logic, math and science to make sense of the world, the loner librarian fears the chaotic randomness of existence and is obsessed by death. Then lightning strikes, literally. In a flash, she's jolted out of her rut, noticing for the first time all that she's been taking for granted—even the color red, which after the strike she can no longer see: "How could I have been so stupid to ignore everything I'd had in my life? The color red alone was worth kingdoms." The novel turns sultry when the slowly melting ice queen seeks out reclusive Lazarus Jones, a fellow lightning survivor who came back to life after 40 minutes of death: "I wanted a man like that, one it was impossible to kill, who wouldn't flinch if you wished him dead." Blanketed in prose that has never been dreamier and gloriously vivid imagery, this life-affirming fable is ripe with Hoffman's trademark symbolism and magic, but with a steelier edge: "Every fairy tale had a bloody lining. Every one had teeth and claws." Both longtime fans and newcomers will relish it."

(Unabridged, on 5 CD's; Read by Nancy Travis)

I read this a while back, also on audio, although on a different copy. You can see my review HERE.

I picked up this copy at a garage sale for $1, so I technically haven't listened to the whole thing to see how it plays. I kind of skimmed through it, and Disc 4 (track #8) seemed to have a little skip, but not bad. Hopefully that was the worst of it. At any rate, I'm shipping it off later this week to MyssCyn as a RABCK. Enjoy! :') 

Journal Entry 2 by MyssCyn from San Antonio, Texas USA on Monday, July 06, 2009

Thank you so much! I LOVE audio books and I look forward to listening to this.
I really appreciate receiving this set of CDs 

Journal Entry 3 by MyssCyn from San Antonio, Texas USA on Sunday, January 03, 2010

I enjoyed this book although I expected more of this author as her books are usually more interesting. If I hadn't been on a long ride I probaboy wouldn't have finished this book as it really dragged in the middle. 

Journal Entry 4 by MyssCyn at Clanton, Alabama USA on Monday, July 04, 2011

Released 10 mos ago (7/4/2011 UTC) at Clanton, Alabama USA

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I enjoyed this listen.
Sending to bamaforever who says she likes audios. Also as an apology for to the PO in time to mail before the holiday.  

Journal Entry 5 by bamaforever at Clanton, Alabama USA on Saturday, July 30, 2011

in the box from MssCyn.Cant wait to hear this one :o)


Wow a truly amazing book.A bit morbid at times but a very powerful and enchanting story.