The Storyteller

By: Jodi Picoult

Narrated by: Mozhan Marno, Jennifer Ikeda, Edoardo Ballerini, Suzanne Toren, Fred Berman

Length: 18 hrs and 13 mins

Publisher's summary

Jodi Picoult's poignant number one New York Times best-selling novels about family and love tackle hot-button issues head on. In The Storyteller, Sage Singer befriends Josef Weber, a beloved Little League coach and retired teacher. But then Josef asks Sage for a favor she never could have imagined - to kill him. After Josef reveals the heinous act he committed, Sage feels he may deserve that fate. But would his death be murder or justice?

©2013 Jodi Picoult (P)2013 Recorded Books

She finally left the courtroom!

The Storyteller brought me back to what I loved about Jodi Picoult...depth of character, careful attention to both sides of the social debate, and in the end, a book that stays in your head and in your heart. This is reminiscent of Mercy, Picture Perfect, and Keeping Faith. It is profound and well written, and offers a view into the horror that was WW2 Germany.

Excellent story

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

One of the best ones

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

yes...the characters were very interesting

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

the different voices for different characters were spot on

Highly Recommend!!

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

I never read the print version so I can't compare it with the audio edition. However, I have to say that I enjoyed this book tremendously. The voices were outstanding, the story was beyond compare. I learned a lot from this book as well.

What other book might you compare The Storyteller to and why?

No comparisons.

Which scene was your favorite?

The way they tied up all the loose ends at the end of the book was perfect.

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

I didn't laugh or cry just....ahhhh

Any additional comments?

Don't miss out on this one!!

It's Pretty Good.

I have read many of Jodi Picoult's novels. This one ranked not as good as her first novel but certainly better than many given the difficult subject matter. As a story, I thought it was pretty good and held my interest but did get a bit fantastical. As a Holocaust study, I would say that it was a good way for a teen-ager to learn about the atrocities and magnitude of the crimes against mankind which took place in WWII. Also, the novel presented some important questions and food for thought about justice and forgiveness in an interesting manner. Overall, it held my interest but might be better suited for a teenage audience.

Stay focused...it's great!

Another story that can't be enjoyed without your concentration, but worth the effort. This is not a subject matter I would normally chose, but after having enjoyed MOST of Jodi Picoult's books, I gave this book a whole-hearted listen. I was not disappointed! It was thoughtful & heartfelt, as with all her books.

Good, but at some times hard to understand.

Very interesting. I learned a lot about the German side of the war, and how evil it was! With the race riots America has now, the rioters should be taught about what the Jewish people had to go through under Hitler. America isn't so bad.

didn't disappoint

spellbinding in a way that only Jodi Picoult can be... couldn't stop listening. I found myself thinking about it when I couldn't listen. It has every range of emotion one can muster and you really live with the characters.

Outstanding story!

This book surprised me. I love long books and usually get into every emotion as if it were my own. This one wasn’t that way though. I enjoyed Sage’s character and relationship with her grandmother, Minka. Her grandmother’s story which took up at least 1/4 of the book drew me in and I felt that for the first time I had “lived” what the Holocaust victims had endured. Obviously I can’t truly imagine their pain, but the performers and their performances drew me completely in. Some parts were a little predictable, but there were some shockers too. Overall this was an extremely enjoyable read!!!

Horrifyingly beautiful

I have recently discovered Ms. Picoult and so glad I did. This book fills you with joy, sorrow, horror all at once. It is not only a story of a holocaust survivor, but also gives a deep understanding of life in general. Many different ways...
And those baking details...made me almost bake that famous roll filled with chocolate-cinnamon. :)
Thank you for such a wonderful experience Ms. Picoult...and thanks to all wonderful narrators!!

Fabulous Book

What did you love best about The Storyteller?

I loved everything, a great story, terrific narration

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Storyteller?

The interweaving of different stories

What about the narrators’s performance did you like?

The fact that the characters were clearly recognisable by the different narrators

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

I was very moved by the eternal themes of the darkness within all of us and the possibility of redemption

Any additional comments?

Can't recommend it highly enough, I was left bereft that it had finished