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  • 11-22-63

  • A Novel
  • By: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Craig Wasson
  • Length: 30 hrs and 40 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (69,223 ratings)

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11-22-63

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Craig Wasson
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On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. What if you could change it back?

In this brilliantly conceived tour de force, Stephen King - who has absorbed the social, political, and popular culture of his generation more imaginatively and thoroughly than any other writer - takes listeners on an incredible journey into the past and the possibility of altering it.

It begins with Jake Epping, a 35-year-old English teacher in Lisbon Falls, Maine, who makes extra money teaching GED classes. He asks his students to write about an event that changed their lives, and one essay blows him away: a gruesome, harrowing story about the night more than 50 years ago when Harry Dunning’s father came home and killed his mother, his sister, and his brother with a sledgehammer. Reading the essay is a watershed moment for Jake, his life - like Harry’s, like America’s in 1963 - turning on a dime.

Not much later his friend Al, who owns the local diner, divulges a secret: his storeroom is a portal to the past, a particular day in 1958. And Al enlists Jake to take over the mission that has become his obsession - to prevent the Kennedy assassination.

So begins Jake’s new life as George Amberson, in a different world - of Ike and JFK and Elvis, of big American cars and sock hops and cigarette smoke everywhere. From the dank little city of Derry, Maine (where there’s Dunning business to conduct), to the warmhearted small town of Jodie, Texas, where Jake falls dangerously in love, every turn is leading, eventually of course, to a troubled loner named Lee Harvey Oswald and to Dallas, where the past becomes heart-stoppingly suspenseful - and where history might not be history anymore. Time-travel has never been so believable. Or so terrifying.

©2011 Stephen King. All Rights Reserved. (P)2011 Simon & Schuster, Inc

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Editor's Pick: Best of the Decade

A nostalgic trip
"Stephen King’s 11.22.63 is a technicolor romp to the past where the root beer tastes better, cars have more class, and listeners are warned to beware the yellow card man. I was not alive in 1963, but after spending 30+ hours listening to narrator Craig Wasson bring these fictional (and real) characters brilliantly to life, I feel like while I didn’t live there, I’ve at least visited for a long weekend. Blending time travel, history, a little romance, and political intrigue, this is an oddly feel-good tale—odd because it's about assassination and comes from the king of horror. The thing is that King also just happens to be a masterful storyteller whose best work of the decade will warm your heart more than scare the hell out of you." — Tricia F., Audible Editor

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Don’t believe everyone’s review

This is a great book a look into very important historical event with a twist it took me awhile to get this audiobook because of the bad reviews and I’m ashamed for letting someone else’s opinion decide for me. :)

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loved it!

Stephen King paints a vivid world, in which a very captivating story occurs. I'll be recommending this book!

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History, suspense and humanity all in one

Granted, this is not only a book. It is a commitment! I listened to this story every chance that I had. I listened in the car during all of my daily driving as well as through solo road trips. There is so much to take in. King makes the reader feel as though the characters are a part of the reader. I am always saddened when my book is over and I have to say goodbye. An outstanding story that comes with a commitment.

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Phenominal Story and Fantastic Narration

What else is there to say? The novel is assuredly one of King's best, and Wasson's narration wasnearly flawless.

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Loved it!!

Story and narration was fantastic. Loved every minute of this Audiobook. One of Kings best!

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A must-listen.

What did you love best about 11-22-63?

This is one of the best Audible book I've ever listened to. The story is absolutely riveting, and will appeal to anyone who loves a complex plot, rich characters, and satisfying conclusion. If you think Stephen King is simply the master of terror, you have to read this. I'm not a fan of the horror genre, but I do enjoy a well-written and suspenseful novel. This is a great example of that.

What other book might you compare 11-22-63 to and why?

I also loved 1Q84. The multiple plot twists and turns and strong central characters invite comparison.

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

What if you could change history?

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Loved it, and looking forward to Mr. Mercedes.

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One of the best book I've read

11.22.63 is one of the best books I have ever read. Story is engaging and it has everything you could want in a story. SiFi, romance, heroics, history, and more. 11/10 recommend.

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This will surely be an unforgettable experience.

A King masterpiece! The narrator was very talented and King makes you love the characters as I don't think he's ever done so well. I'm sad it's over.

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Engrossing!

If you could sum up 11-22-63 in three words, what would they be?

Couldn't stop listening!

What about Craig Wasson’s performance did you like?

Mr. Wasson's performance was outstanding. He took his time and read with feeling as well as created different voices for each of the characters.

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

At times it made me cry.

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This was my first Audiobook as well as my first Stephen King book. I listened to this every free minute I had. The book has an intriguing premise and the performance pushed it over the top for a very enjoyable listen.

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pretty damn good

starts a little slow but picks up is great the narrator was spectacular great overall

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