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

Mind blowing.

This is not a book to be read backwards. You have to experience it backwards, from the beginning. Already confused?

Not for me

I don’t care for backwards chronology so I did not like this book. Personal preference.

Dissapointed

What disappointed you about The October List?

I am a Deaver fan. I couldn't finish this book. Terrible is the best way to describe it.

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

Not have written it.

To Confusing to follow

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Not liking the way author wrote it. Going back in time. Only got 40 or so minutes before I decided to give up

What was most disappointing about Jeffery Deaver’s story?

reverse order

Which scene was your favorite?

none

Confusing and no closure 

I didn’t understand the reverse activity for the novel. I kept thinking that I had downloaded the book with an error. I didn’t understand the reversed order or the ending just left me hanging. Jeffrey Dever usually has a really great ending and closure for the novels this totally went by me. 

Yuck

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

Different plot Better characters.

Would you ever listen to anything by Jeffery Deaver again?

Yes.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of January LaVoy?

She wasn't bad, but hard to judge with the story

What character would you cut from The October List?

all of them

Any additional comments?

Can I go lower than one star? I LOVE even crave Deaver books this was pointless annoying and due to style gave you no way of having any connection with the characters. Flat Flat Flat.

What a disappointment

What disappointed you about The October List?

I've read several Jeffery Deaver books and liked them a lot. This one is a piece of literary junk. Beware, the book starts at the almost end and works its way backwards. Very disjointed and this method prevents any kind of character development. This is the only audio book I have ever stopped listening to. I think the editors knew the story was terrible and came up with this ridiculous backwards gimmick. Deaver must have needed some cash. A huge disappointment, I feel ripped off.

What was most disappointing about Jeffery Deaver’s story?

The backwards gimmick, zero interesting characters because there is no character development...on top of that, the story itself simply isn't good.

Would you listen to another book narrated by January LaVoy?

Maybe, the weak story line and gimmick didn't help her, but I didn't particularly care for the delivery,.

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

Anger...ripped off.

I'm returning this one

What would have made The October List better?

I realized that I dread having to listen it to the end. Since this is supposed to junk reading, I can't imagine why I am torturing myself. I hate the main character, and the creepy men lusting after her. I'm shocked that a mother could be thinking about anything but her daughter in this story. Sorry I can't imagine lusting after anyone, if my child were in danger. The story is confusing, which is okay, but I am not invested enough to want to figure it out. I think Deaver is going on my list of, wait for the reviews before investing a credit. Now I have to return it...

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

Better characters, better writing, and better plot... other than that it was a good book

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of January LaVoy?

I don't know, as I don't know the narrators' names, but January overacts the overwrought writing.

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

dread

Ugh!!!

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

I did not like the concept or how the book was performed...I don't think it could be improved to make me feel it rates more than a 1 or 2.

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

Too stereotypical and too much name dropping....not necessary for an author of Deaver's talent.

How did the narrator detract from the book?

Ok performance, but I have heard much better.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

Not really, it had too many twists to be realistic as a thriller.

Any additional comments?

I look forward to better works from Jeffery Deaver.

Stop. Find another book.

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

When did Deaver start writing Bodice Rippers? OMG one more "unfurling" in her "lower belly" and I thought I might throw my IPhone that I downloaded on out the window. Also, there is a character that the book keeps saying looks just like that movie star with the short black hair. Turns out you were supposed to be thinking George Clooney but the writing forced a picture of Fabio in my mind and he wouldn't leave. Bad.

I hated the backward story. Is there any real proof that Jeffery Deaver wrote this book?

Would you ever listen to anything by Jeffery Deaver again?

Not until I read all the reviews. Unfortunately for me, I pre-ordered this one.

How could the performance have been better?

I did not care for Ms. LaVoy. She does have a voice suitable for a dime store romance so I can see why she was selected. Maybe they should have put Fabio on the cover and marketed it as a bodice ripper ... then it all would have made sense and it would have saved me money because I would not have bought it.

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

No