Carnal Innocence

By: Nora Roberts

Narrated by: Tom Stechschulte

Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

New York Times best-selling novelist Nora Roberts captivates millions of fans with her provocative blend of scorching passion and chilling suspense. With Carnal Innocence, she creates a gripping tale of murder, infatuation, and true love in a small southern town. After beautiful concert violinist Caroline Waverly breaks up with her conductor and lover Luis, she escapes to her late grandmother’s home in Innocence, Mississippi. Instead of peace and tranquility, however, she finds the town torn with suspicion over two brutal murders. When she discovers a third victim in the murky waters behind her house, she turns to her dangerously handsome neighbor, Tucker Longstreet, for protection. But Tucker has a reputation for breaking hearts - even worse, the police count him their number one suspect.

You’ll want to lean back in your easy chair and let Nora Robert’s steamy prose and Tom Stechschulte’s stirring interpretation transport you to Innocence where the nights are filled with promise and secrets are hard to keep.

©1991 Nora Roberts (P)1999 Recorded Books, LLC

A classic

I have read this and listen to this one a few times. I love the way Caroline comes out of her shell and how the other characters slowly develop. And then Tucker. He is the embodiment of that rascal and bonhomie with the lazy insight all in one. Can’t help falling in love.

Ugh

This story made everyone who lives in the south seem like hicks. The narrator over did the accents. I was extremely disappointed in his performance. I wonder if he has ever spent any amount of time in the south.

Lose the bad language please!!!

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Yes....and ....No! I loved the story line....and it kept my interest.....but I got really tired of listening to the foul language and the crude sexual references...by both the men and women. The sexual theme was a bit overdone and the language was offensive and tediuos.

What other book might you compare Carnal Innocence to and why?

Not sure.

Which character – as performed by Tom Stechschulte – was your favorite?

Tucker and Caroline, were my favorite.....but Cousin Lulu was a hoot too!

Did Carnal Innocence inspire you to do anything?

Yes! Avoid small towns in Mississippi. Ha ha!

Any additional comments?

Nora Roberts could write a lot better stories ...without all the foul language and crudity....in my opinion. I like her books....but I prefer to read books that are colorful.....but less crude.

Tighly Wrapped Novel

Nora Roberts writes some humdingers of novels and this is another one.

At the beginning of most that I have read I get a moment where I am dubious that I am going to enjoy it. This novel gave me a feeling where I was going to roll my eyes soon. But, every single time, I get caught up in her magic and I am hooked to the end.

One thing Mrs Roberts does that many authors could emulate is that she has MULTPLE stories going on at the same time that start and finish at veritable times. The reader never gets bored with so many balls in the air. This is like four books for the price of one.

Carnal Innocence involves a wealthy family in a small Mississippi town. Young single women are being brutally murdered. Believe it or not, there is a love story going on too and several interventions. It all works.

I didn't want this over and I think I said after reading Witness, I would love if these characters became a series.

Best book and best Performance

This book was so good. It was a mystery that didn't end up the way it looked like it might. It flowed and never got boring. I love the way the characters were introduced and we got to know them. All though this book is a romance along with being a mystery, it wasn't over the top, it had the right amount of romance and mystery. Perfectly written. The narrator was amazing. He portrayed the characters in a southern manner that would be perfect for that time and place.

At first I wasn't sure if the lead character was likable, but as the book went on he was reveled bit by bit and was quite likable.

I recommend this book very highly.

Better and better

I almost skipped this book after listening to the prologue, but I gave it a second chance. I am glad I did. The character development was excellent and the plot was good. Nora Roberts at her finest.

Awesome book

Kept me on the edge thru the whole book. Very good story lots of twists and turns

Good Mystery

Loved the reader really had me feeling for all the characters. Great story/ who dun it!!

Great Story

Very well written and very well narrated. I envisioned actor Josh Lucas as Tucker and it worked perfectly for the imagery!

Great characters great story great narration

One of Nora Roberts best Will save for retreading Great story great characters great narration