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.

A Pearl of a book!

How can you not live Edward! A total kind and gentle enjoyment . Narrator was great and I recommend this book highly

Story with depth

I found the trick of constantly repeating certain phrases very successful because it offered insight into the life and hell of the main character. It's hard to believe that there is actually very little action in this book, and yet every chapter was exciting. The ending was a bit too "happy end" for my taste, but still, Edward deserves it!
Impeccable narration.

Excellent

eye opening and enjoyable, upbeat and funny. dragnet fans will laugh. heartwarming and unique. yes

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!

Any additional comments?

This is not my typical book type, but it was a daily deal and peaked my interest. It had the underdog feel. It took a chapter or two to get around Edward's data (its a little overwhelming at first)... but all of a sudden I was hooked and wanting more. I laughed & snickered, (Edward really is quite funny) I cried and even got mad. At the end the story felt kinda cut off, it just ended & I wasn't ready... but to my surprise there is a book 2 that I am currently hooked on! (course it didn't start how I had hoped but Edward doesn't disappoint!!) The narrator Luke Daniels, did a wonderful job on both books!!

Edward is Endearing

Excellent narration in this story of young love. Interesting characters (of all sorts!), good character development and well written.

For those of you who love a romance you will love this one all the way through. Lots of emotionally based decisions in this one!!!!

For those of you who check the emotions and make decisions based on facts and not emotion........ you will enjoy this about three quarters of the way through. Then, you will be going, "There is no way that would happen......."

The story grabs your attention and makes you want to keep reading. But for me, the story becomes unbelievable before it ends. Self-conscious boy changes miraculously because he finds himself after spoiled never-think-before-you-act girl removes his make-up and reveals his scar which he leaves uncovered for everyone to see. After huge misunderstanding and the passage of a year, he discovers her pregnant and he is not mad at her but at the boy who took her virginity; he wants the child for his own because adoption is not an option he can endure. (This is the one point I can understand based on his experience.) As usual stupid girl does not pay any consequences for her actions. She cries and someone else picks up the pieces and fixes things. This will be happily ever after as long as self conscious boy can keep being a cheerleader of stupid girl no matter how self-centered and unaware of others feelings she continues to be. All will be well, if he can forgive all wrongs (because she is so stunning and beautiful) so she can swiftly advance to her next disaster.

Again, excellent narration. I would definitely listen to another book narrated by David Dietz! Pleasing to your ears whether it be male or female character. Nice pace to the reading and great annunciation.

Giving this one 4 stars in spite of the ending as it was well-written, the characters were interesting and the narration was excellent.

Awesome

I really enjoyed this book! I teach children on the spectrum and I thought Edward was a fascinating character!

Well narrated creative story

As someone who helped care for a nephew with Aspergers, there are many truths to this story. I enjoyed how the author worked through Edward’s thought process. It’s not surprising that at the age of 39, he’s just reaching adulthood in more ways than a few. It’s a lovely read!

600 Hours of Edward

A sweet story of personal strength and growth of a man who was born with the odds stacked against him. The main character reminded me of another favorite, Odd Thomas. The narration was excellent with each character having a distinctive voice that was believable-almost like listening to a radio drama with different actors speaking the parts. A joy to listen to.

well done<br />

it took a bit to get into the story but I am so glad I was driving and let it play. really drew me in with how well it refected how a person with Asperger's would think, speak, and deal with life. The narrator, Luke Daniel, made the listening experience go from good to really great. highly recommend. And I seldom say that. I would buy more books by this author, Craig Lancaster, and more books read by Mr. Daniels.

slow burn well worth persistence

This book provides remarkable insight into the perspective of an adult man with developmental difficulties, OCD, autism. It is compelling and grows on you despite the inherent repetition. Great narration