• Natural Enemies

  • By: Warren Adler
  • Narrated by: Will Tulin
  • Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
  • 3.9 out of 5 stars (22 ratings)

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Natural Enemies

By: Warren Adler
Narrated by: Will Tulin
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A young New York couple, unable to have children and whose marriage seems to be sputtering, is advised to leave their tense urban lives and take a vacation in a more bucolic environment. Out west, they are suddenly confronted by violent rednecks and chased deep into the surrounding wilderness. Braving floods, avalanches, wild animals, and human predators, they come face-to-face with death. This test of endurance and their passion to survive gives them new insights into themselves and their future together. This gripping, fast-moving, and suspenseful story will hold the listener's interest until the last second.

©1980 Warren Adler (P)2017 Warren Adler

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Scared the Absolute Crap Out of Me!

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I have never listened to/read the first 20 minutes of a book and been so easily able to see myself and my loved one in the situation set up for the protagonists. So often it's easy to think "well, that was stupid! You should have done X" or "what will happen in the rest of this book is easily avoided if you just stop doing Y." But not Natural Enemies. From the very top I was completely riveted almost to the point of obsession because I couldn't think of a better way to react that would avoid the danger that Birdie and George encounter. The premise of this book is scarier for me than any horror story I've read in a good, long time. What happens to Birdie and George could easily happen to me or you. It is *terrifying* and totally awesome!! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good scare, a thrill, or an adventure story. Will Tulin does a lovely job of narration. 10/10

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Hard to classify

This book is hard to classify as it has the makings of a horror, adventure, survivalist, and so on. The book has an interesting plot and a very solid ending. In short, this book is about a couple who get involuntarily stranded in the Colorado Rockies by some crazy guys chasing them on the nighttime roads. So far so good. What makes me give this book 4 stars is that it tends to do a lot of talking and reminiscing instead of relying on what works for the book - the horror and survival. What I mean is that parts of the book could be shortened without affecting the overall story.

It is a book that was enjoyable and I would recommend it for those who like mild horror and/or survival with a really nice story line. The ending is worth it.

I did receive this book from the author/narrator for an unbiased review and I hope I have done that.

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LOVE THIS BOOK FROM THE FIRST SENTENCE!

Hooked from start to finish. I enjoyed this book so much I think I made my husband sick from going on and on about it. I let him know that we need to brush up on our knowledge of plants for eating and medicine because you never know what can happen. He thinks I'm crazy! While I was listening to the audio I felt like I was on the edge of my seat (like watching a good movie). Through the whole book I kept saying they need to make it, they need to get saved, I just know she's pregnant. I'm usually good at guessing the ending but never seen this one coming. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good page turner. The narrator was perfect for this story. I listened to his voice and watched it in my mind play out. I love, love, love this book!

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It was much to do about nothing!

Although, I love the writing style of warren Adler. There is so much I didn’t like about this book. For one thing I thought it was a bunch of hours too long. For another in the reviews on read it said it had a great ending, really? The ending was bittersweet a best. From the rescue to the absolute end I would say was only OK. This book was a lot of adventure unnecessary adventure and then it just bothered out to the end. It takes a lot for me not to like a book, but sadly I can’t say I liked this one. I was expecting something different they spent half the time on their backstory and fed Helen and half the time on them trying to get out. Which mostly consisted of them sitting on the railing to talking about getting out. Or fighting off one ferocious beast or another. Then at one time George is looking at what he thinks is the best the rate of stars one of the biggest wonders in the world and that is when he decides for a fact that there was no God! Again really? I felt no connection to these odd characters, but I kept reading when I should’ve just stop and that is why I only give the story three stars. Although I’m sure the intention was great and Warren Adler let me say he is a fantastic rider he’s an old-school rider and a brilliant one he just didn’t do it with this book. I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. Well here’s your honest review because that is my honest opinion. Thanks for the free book. The narrator by the way did an awesome job I love his voice and again thought he was awesome!

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An absorbing story

So, you think you are competent and smart, don't you? Wait until you get lost in a forest...

So, okay, you might need to suppress a bit your critical thinking, but not more than you would need to do in any other survival story. And, TBH, even as it was the protagonists' struggle for survival that kept me listening non-stop, wanting to know what would come next, it's the evolution of the couple's relationship when they are stripped to the bare bones of their selves; the way they cope with pain, and fear, and desperation that made this story memorable for me.

I really enjoyed it, and most certainly will check other books by this author.

Will Tulin does a great job with the narration.

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A roller coaster ride

At its heart, Natural Enemies is a book about a man and a woman enduring hardships and discovering themselves, their strengths, their weaknesses. Since the entire book centers around two people - George and Birdie - it's a pretty linear story line. There is some back story about George and Birdie, but it's few and far between, and sometimes blatantly inserted to prolong the reader from learning the outcome of a conflict.

One strange thing is George and Birdie's speech patterns. At first I thought the main characters were an older couple, but as the story went on I realized they were much younger. Perhaps then the story takes place in a earlier time period? Towards the end of the story a reference of time frame was mentioned - it seems this was maybe late seventies, early 80's? Still, no young couple talked to each other that way then! A little more digging reveals Mr. Adler is 89 as of the time of this review. This might explain it! Outdated pet names aside, the age of the author presents a style of writing that is almost unseen today. Words, phrases, and descriptions are eloquent, thought out. Mr. Adler demonstrates throughout the book that he is a master at the written word.

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With regards to the plot of the story, I can say with certainty that there is no way in HELL so many bad things would happen to a couple lost in the wilderness. It's as if in the background, behind the curtains, there was a line of disasters and dangers waiting their turn to make their appearance in the story, just waiting for a cue from the director to enter stage left. It just wasn't realistic. At all.
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But these nitpicks aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this ride. I was genuinely concerned for the safety, both mental and physical of George and Birdie. There were plenty of thrills and spills and nail-biting scenes. I would recommend this book.

This audio book was gifted to me by the publisher in exchange for a unbiased review.

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natural enemies

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I found that the book moved a little slowly...I started to loose interest...I pushed myself to continue...I'm glad I did but many wouldn't.

What three words best describe Will Tulin’s performance?

Will Tulin's performance was good.

Any additional comments?

“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”
I found the book to be a little unbelievable and a little slow at times, however since I have never read a Warren Adler book before I would definitely like to try another book.
Happy reading! :)

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Love the Suspense

Would you consider the audio edition of Natural Enemies to be better than the print version?

I wouldn't know, as I haven't read the print version. However, I did love listening to the book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I don't think that I had a favorite character, though I do love the couple themselves. They just ... I dunno, kept me interested in the story. After all, if there are issues between two ppl, and then they are thrown into a fight for survival... would they be wiling and able to work together to live... and possibly patch things up?

Would be able to do such a thing?

What does Will Tulin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The experience of being able to get more of a feel for who and what the characters are like... especially in the eyes of someone else.

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

No, but I still wanted to read the book as quickly as I could.

Any additional comments?

No, outside of I loved being able to listen to the book for free. Thank you audible!

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Kept me glued and drawn in....

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

Loved the story and the characters. A well written masterpiece again by Warren Adler.

What about Will Tulin’s performance did you like?

Strong, Powerful narration

Any additional comments?

This review copy audiobook was provided by the author, narrator, or publisher at no cost."

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Action packed from beginning to end

Let me start by saying that I absolutely love Warren Adler. The writing and narration for this book were top-notch. Although I loved the story I felt ambivalent towards the characters. If you like anything that has to do with the survivalist genre you will probably enjoy this book. I was voluntarily provided a review copy by the author publisher or narrator

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