Finding Zach

By: Rowan Speedwell

Narrated by: Paul Morey

Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

For five years, Zach Tyler, son of one of the world’s richest software moguls, was held hostage, tortured, and abused. When he is rescued at last from the Venezuelan jungle, he is physically and psychologically shattered, but he slowly begins to rebuild the life he should have had before an innocent kiss sent him into hell.

His childhood best friend David has lived those years with overwhelming guilt and grief. Every relationship David has tried has fallen apart because of his feelings for a boy he thought dead. When Zach is rescued, David is overjoyed - and then crushed when Zach shuts him out. Two years later, David returns home, and he and Zach must come to terms with the rift between them, what they feel for each other, and what their future could hold. But Zach has secrets, and one of them might well destroy their fragile love.

©2010 Rowan Speedwell (P)2012 Rowan Speedwell

Outstanding

Would you listen to Finding Zach again? Why?

I will definitely listen to Finding Zach again! Although there are definitely some difficult issues in the book, they were handled beautifully! This is one of the best listens I've experienced so far!!

What other book might you compare Finding Zach to and why?

I think the only book that comes to mind would be Promise Rock by Amy Lane. The characters are flawed in similar ways and you pull for them just the same.

What does Paul Morey bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

The narration was flawless throughout. Nothing is more distracting than listening to a serious heart-wrenching scene to hear a word mispronounced. It's very difficult to overlook.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I did my best to listen to this all at once. It's THAT good.

Finding Zack

If you could sum up Finding Zach in three words, what would they be?

Wonderful, scary and difficult.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Finding Zach?

When Zach realizes that he can be as strong as he needs to be.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

At the very beginning.

Any additional comments?

I don't do spoilers.

Love it!!!

First I read the book and now I has to listen to it (as a entertainment while walking my dog). Still recommendable, both as a reading or audio books,

I love the magic of the written word.

I love the magic of the written word. This book was very good. Happy I read it.

Very compelling story, characters, with redeeming

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

Yes. Sexy, romantic, socially aware, a parable for any age.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Both Charles and Tristan. Who wouldn't love them, or have compassion for them?

Did the narration match the pace of the story?

A little self-conscious about its research, but who cares. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, several.

Any additional comments?

I'd like to know or BE the main characters. lol

Missing something

The story was really good but I wanted more depth. I guess I was expecting more intensity. I definitely feel as if they could have delve in deeper into the recovery after what the character of Zach has been through, I just feel like they glazed over it sometimes.

WHat Drama!

Good story, filled with drama, but Man... I don't know... it was more like an emotional thriller or something than a m/m romance. Poor Zach though... I was near tears at times, hating him at others.

Great listen!

First, Paul Morey is a fantastic narrator. He makes each character come alive.

I really enjoyed listening to his book. Zach and David, WOW, what a story! Each character was well developed as was the storyline. I laughed and had my share of tears as I was rooting on each man. Zach from trying to heal af

''''Heart Breaking Story''''.......made me cry!'''

What made the experience of listening to Finding Zach the most enjoyable?

Hoping for the best for Zack '''''''''HOPE''''''''

What was one of the most memorable moments of Finding Zach?

The whole thing not just 1'''''

Have you listened to any of Paul Morey’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

NO'' but I will be looking for more reads from him ''''''

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

yes it was hard not to just keep on till the end '''''''

Any additional comments?

This book scared me ~ made me cry and just broke my heart '''''I will think about this story for along time to come ...... The story just took me over '''''

Soap Opera

Would you try another book from Rowan Speedwell and/or Paul Morey?

I find I have little patience for dime store romances gay or straight. I get tired of dialogue that seems purposely mundane and pointless. Example: "What's wrong Zack?" "I dunno..." now repeat that every chapter a dozen times.

What was most disappointing about Rowan Speedwell’s story?

The constant "one step forward, two steps back" exchanges between the two principle characters. Toward the end I was skipping chapters just to get this torture over with. I didn't care any more.

What three words best describe Paul Morey’s voice?

Just one - competent.

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

If the unexamined life is not worth living the OVER examined life is certainly not worth listening to...