The October List

By: Jeffery Deaver

Narrated by: January LaVoy

Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

Gabriela waits desperately for news of her abducted daughter. At last, the door opens.

But it's not the negotiators. It's not the FBI.

It's the kidnapper.

And he has a gun.

How did it come to this?

Two days ago, Gabriela's life was normal. Then, out of the blue, she gets word that her six-year-old daughter has been taken. She's given an ultimatum: Pay half a million dollars and find a mysterious document known as the "October List" within 30 hours, or she'll never see her child again.

A mind-bending novel with twists and turns that unfold from its dramatic climax back to its surprising beginning, The October List is Jeffery Deaver at his masterful, inventive best.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2013 Jeffery Deaver (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Brilliant

Where does The October List rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I have over 3000 audio books in my library and this ranks way up there.

What did you like best about this story?

You had to let go of your linear thinking mind.

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

I don't read.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Don't know

Any additional comments?

Don't read this book if you are a linear thinker and don't want your buttons pushed.

This man is brilliant!

Would you consider the audio edition of The October List to be better than the print version?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I have to admit, when I first started this book I turned it off because I was lost! I returned to it a day later and listened through the whole thing and absolutely loved it! Jeffrey Deaver is a master in his writing! I have over 500 titles in my library and have never commented on a single one of them. I had to comment on this book because it is his best book since The Bone Collector!

Lost potential

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

Was not a fan of how the story was in reverse order

What could Jeffery Deaver have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Maybe this style of writing and story works for others. I did not enjoy this style of writing.

What three words best describe January LaVoy’s performance?

Good narration. Narrator was reason I tried my first Deaver book.

Did The October List inspire you to do anything?

Yes, think twice to purchasing this author.

Any additional comments?

Great story line. Just did not work for me...

This book is a great intriguing challenge

This book challenges your ability to stay focus. Once you accomplish that you are able to enjoy this well written story. Thank you Mr. Deaver . You did not disappoint me.

Different experience than others...

I am a huge Deaver fan and bought this book without looking at the reviews first. When I did I was surprised to see so many negative reviews. This only made me nervous since I had already bought it and it's Deaver, but I thought I will give it a go and see how I feel about it. I did and I liked it! It made me want to go back and listen to the whole thing again and when I did it was a different experience than the first one! I definitely recommend this book. Yes it is strange at first but the story is intriguing and the ending (or beginning, I should say) is great! What a unique idea for a book.

takes a little getting used to but masterful!

Would you listen to The October List again? Why?

yes! I would want to go back and hear the story again knowing what I now know

What was one of the most memorable moments of The October List?

the last 4 chapters!

Which scene was your favorite?

didn't have one

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

yes. at first I didn't get it and was a little irritated about working backwards. The last 4 chapters (or so) when the big reveals came were brilliant and took me right in

Any additional comments?

maybe a warning that you have to see this through or a fabulous intriguing finale

Memento on paper - stay with it!

Would you listen to The October List again? Why?

Not likely. For the same reason I haven't watched Memento again. The backward style makes for a one time thing.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Not as much as Deaver's other books, but I did stick with it, because of the style.

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

No. I compared and rated based on other people's performances. I thought she did OK. I do agree with another review in that she did well with Joseph's character.

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

The last chapters.

Any additional comments?

I agree with the comments as to the backwards style of the book being difficult to follow. HOWEVER, that is what interested me to get this book. I rated it a little higher than I would have, compared to Deaver's other books, because I feel that low ratings were based solely on the backwards style. Conversely, I believe that the originality and the brilliance of Jeffery to begin the book with the ending and yet not give the true ending away makes it stand out. It's a little hard to follow at first, but if you stick with it you may be surprised by how much you enjoy it.

Terrible

What would have made The October List better?

Worst Deaver book of all time, i have read most of his work but this one was awful.

What was most disappointing about Jeffery Deaver’s story?

everything

What about January LaVoy’s performance did you like?

ok

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

boredom

Any additional comments?

Don't waste your money

Slow starter but stick in there

The story is a slow starter but get pretty interesting as it goes. The characters are very intriguing so they make you want to continue listening.

One you will listen to again

What made the experience of listening to The October List the most enjoyable?

The story is told in reverse, so once you listen to it the first time you have to listen again with the knowledge you've gained. The narrator did an excellent job with character voices. Best I've heard.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Hard to follow because it is in reverse. But a second listen really makes the story more interesting than before.

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

Reality and entertainment.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Things aren't always what they seem.