Sideways

By: Rex Pickett

Narrated by: Scott Brick

Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Sideways is the story of two friends, Miles and Jack, going away together for the last time to steep themselves in everything that makes it good to be young and single: pinot, putting, and prowling bars. In the week before Jack plans to marry, the pair heads out from Los Angeles to the Santa Ynez wine country. For Jack, the tasting tour is Seven Days to D-Day, his final stretch of freedom. For Miles, who has divorced his wife, is facing an uncertain career, and has lost his passion for living, the trip is a week-long opportunity to evaluate his past, his future, and himself.

A raucous and surprising novel filled with wonderful details about wine, Sideways is also a thought-provoking and funny book about men, women, and human relationships.

©2004 Rex Pickett (P)2005 Blackstone Audiobooks

Critic reviews

"Pickett takes his readers on a jolly ride." (Publishers Weekly)

Sideways

Rex picket offers a defining storyline that offers the reader a glimpse into the mischief minds of protagonists jack & miles, as they navigate the grape
terrain, filled with wrath.

Absolutely perfect performance!

So good; better than the movie. Beautiful prose and flawless narration. I highly recommend it.

Pleasantly surprised

I loved the story and how it was read. I saw the movie first but wish I hadn't.
This is a great read. You can't help but love the characters.

Excellent

Loved this book, the story is hilarious and the narrator does an amazing job. Highly recommended.

Skip the book watch the movie.

This is one of those rare instances where the movie is far better than the book. There is a little more depth to be had here but not worth everything you have to wade through when you can get a better experience in 2 hours instead of 12.

very funny, at times frustrating, but always good

I think that was the point. These characters aren't always "likable" but I really enjoyed the book. You are transported to the wine country and watch these guys continually make the wrong the decisions but you're rooting for them. I would definitely recommend.

Awesome book

Great book, it really nails mid life anxiety and loneliness and male friendships . Loved it

Book is always better

I’ve always been a fan of the movie but the book surpasses it by miles. I’ve listens to all 3 of the sideways saga, and can’t wait for the 4th come ending of 2023. The book gives so much more insight into miles and answers any questions about the characters. What I didn’t like is the movie does take away some parts of the original story. For example, Tara is Stephanie in the book and her looks were described as a blonde woman from the east coast and with an accent. Parts in the story were different in the movie as well but overall the book is stellar in my opinion. I’ve learned so much about Miles and followed him from Santa Ynez Valley, San Diego/Oregon/Wisconsin and Chile. Can’t wait for New Zealand.

One of the best I have listened to

Where does Sideways rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This was one of the most enjoyable books I have ever listened to. I enjoyed the wine setting in the book but the humor and interaction was great. If looking for an escape from the world of pain and horror then this book won't disapoint. Scott Bick is the best

Excellent

Second time listening to this book and it is once again fantastic. As of anything the second time through I found new things I liked about the story. I am looking forward to "Vertical"