600 Hours of Edward

By: Craig Lancaster

Narrated by: Luke Daniels

Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins

Publisher's summary

A 39-year-old with Asperger’s syndrome and obsessive-compulsive disorder, Edward Stanton lives alone on a rigid schedule in the Montana town where he grew up. His carefully constructed routine includes tracking his most common waking time (7:38 a.m.), refusing to start his therapy sessions even a minute before the appointed hour (10:00 a.m.), and watching one episode of the 1960s cop show Dragnet each night (10:00 p.m.).

But when a single mother and her nine-year-old son move in across the street, Edward’s timetable comes undone. Over the course of a momentous 600 hours, he opens up to his new neighbors and confronts old grievances with his estranged parents. Exposed to both the joys and heartaches of friendship, Edward must ultimately decide whether to embrace the world outside his door or retreat to his solitary ways.

Heartfelt and hilarious, this moving novel will appeal to fans of Daniel Keyes’ classic Flowers for Algernon and to any reader who loves an underdog.

©2012 Craig Lancaster (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

I loved this book!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I loved hearing the voice and thoughts of Edward.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Edward

What about Luke Daniels’s performance did you like?

The performance made the character alive and believable.

Any additional comments?

The book made me laugh out loud as well as cry!

600 Hundred Hours of Edward .. don't give up .

Would you consider the audio edition of 600 Hours of Edward to be better than the print version?

Haven't read print book.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 600 Hours of Edward?

When he meets his young neighbor .

Which character – as performed by Luke Daniels – was your favorite?

Ed !!

Who was the most memorable character of 600 Hours of Edward and why?

Edward himself. Despite his multitude of boundaries his honesty is very endearing.

Any additional comments?

The book starts a little annoying and repetitive. But .. is so funny and heartwarming when he starts taking the advice offered by his acquaintances.

Sweet Edward

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Finding the "Edward" books came at the perfect time for me. I needed to be entertained with an engaging story due to some recent difficult life events and this "Edward" was the perfect remedy. Edward is such a likable, straight forward, linear guy. Yes, he takes it all a bit too far but he tries so hard to do things right that it is hard not to grow fond of him and his blustering ways. I enjoyed how he learned from his therapist and was thinking about the lessons he learned from her as he went about his daily life. I enjoyed how he stretched himself just a little at a time. This book was refreshing, sweet and hopeful while at the same time interesting and entertaining. I just had to read the next "Edward" book after enjoying this one so much.

A very interesting experience.

I absolutely hated this book at first - so much that I went back and reread the reviews. Yep- everyone did rave about it - so back to it I went. About halfway thru Edward grew on me and I totally did a 180. I warmed up to his character and am so glad I did. Will be looking to see if there is a next one

Heartwarming. So worth the time!

At first I did not think I would like this book. It started a bit slow. But it did not take long to really get into it! It made me smile many times and laugh out loud as well. Loved it.

Loved the story

wonderful book. would recommend . excellent character development . love the narrator too. looking for other books by this author.

An extremely good picture of Adult Aspergers

It is not often that an adult with high functioning Aspergers is the star of a story. There are many stories about children. In truth, I saw children diagnosed so am familiar with them. There are not many adults as fictional characters with Aspergers found in a story. (I have read Temple Grandin's true life stories.) It was not only unusual but really interesting to have our "hero"actually a living example of it! We hear Edward's thoughts and see him using coping mechanisms necessary for him to succeed in life.
During the "600 hours" of the story there are a multitude of crisis some that we would take for granted, others that even without Aspergers would be difficult to handle. In many ways I found his skills were something I could use in my life, and put into practice as well.
Wonderful story. Well written with understanding and Not dry but funny, heartfelt, emotional, intelligent. I was pulling hard for him to succeed! I couldn't put the book down till the last word.

Narrator was excellent

I really enjoyed the story. The narrator used a tone that was so believable. It fit Edwards character perfectly. Five stars all around. 😊

This book felt real,the characters were genuine.

I really likes how this character grew and became his own man.Triumphant and rewarding story.

Edward, Not Great, but Better Than Pretty Good

I enjoyed this book most of the way through. Not into football so that part toward the end I skipped through. Also got tired of Drag Net. Loved it when I was much younger and there wasn't much on TV at that time, although the comedies were better. Thoroughly enjoyed the reader and would look for his work again. Not sure I would do any more of the Edward books. This one was well written and the characters sympathetic, but never someone I could identify with. Autism is big on TV and books lately, but reading this book my main connection was Sheldon on "Big Bang Theory". I could never find common interest with him or Edward. The insistence of everything being done over and over the same way would drive me crazy. I recommend this book for an enjoyable read...and laugh at times.