Reached

Matched, Book 3

By: Ally Condie

Narrated by: Jack Riccobono

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's summary

After leaving Society and desperately searching for the Rising - and each other - Cassia and Ky have found what they were looking for, but at the cost of losing each other yet again: Cassia has been assigned to work for the Rising from within Society, while Ky has been stationed outside its borders. But nothing is as predicted, and all too soon the veil lifts and things shift once again.

In this gripping conclusion to the number-one New York Times-best-selling Matched Trilogy, Cassia will reconcile the difficulties of challenging a life too confining, seeking a freedom she never dreamed possible, and honoring a love she cannot live without.

©2012 Ally Condie (P)2012 Penguin Audio

Ending left me wanting...

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

In the middle. I didn't hate it, but I definitely didn't love it.

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

See here's the problem with multiple narrators. Yes it was great to hear Ky and Zander spoken by males. However, Listening to Jack Riccobono using his "Cassia" voice made me want to scream. I had the same problem with Crossed. Very artificial! And it took me a long time to get used to Matt Burns. His voice drove me crazy. I think that as Zander grew and went through so many struggles, his voice improved. However Kate Simses is great. She's one of my favorite narrators. But I will say it was difficult to hear her lovely Ky voice and then hear Jack Riccobono speak. It just didn't work for me. I feel her Ky and Jack's Ky were two different characters.

Any additional comments?

The ending left me wanting. I just needed more.

Slightly disappointed

The third book in this series is not nearly as good as the first two. The storyline is disappointing and I kept waiting for it to get better, but it never quite did. It’s worth finishing to get the entire story though

Underused Book and Poorly Managed Series

Here is he sad thing: between the three books in this series, there is a good story, but it's so poorly managed. This book easily has the most going on, but the most eventful sections are glossed over. I've spent 2 books waiting for something exciting to happen, and when it finally did, it was over in a paragraph or two. So frustrating.

Not Predictable

When I started this book series I thought it would be like any other dystopian society series (I.e The Hunger Games or Divergent). I assumed it would follow the same plot points and ideas, therefore being predictable based on those other stories.

I was completely wrong! This series had many plot turns and I was completely surprised at times. This is a must read/listen and highly recommend it!

Better overall than the first two

Much better voice acting on the boys parts in this book. They did a pretty good job tying up some loose ends and had a few "omg" moments, however, I hated how they kind of left some characters out to dry. For example, Hunter should've had some kind of justice/comeback. Also, some moments (like remembering pieces of the Red Garden Day became redundant...)

I HATED THE MUSIC, but at least it wasn't often or for long.

Overall, it was good. I'd listen to it again in the future.

Struggled

I actually struggled to finish this book. I didn't do that with Matched and Crossed. I wasn't as entertained by this book. It kept going to all 3 of their points of view and telling the same things mostly. I did enjoy the part where I realized Xander was falling for someone else, then it turned out to be true.

Very good book

I love the different narrators and how they each bring the characters to life. I truly enjoyed the plot of the book and felt like the ending wrapped the book up nicely. There was character growth, romance, and some plot twists that kept me wanting to listen to the next chapter.

Ok ending to a series

The performance was good and the story a good ending to the trilogy. Out of the three books I liked the first one best.

Creative Sparkle

I love this book! The search for creative expression is something that I believe is a natural desire of all humanity. I was moved by the way the characters loved and helped each other. The performers did a great job!

I really liked it

I wasn't aware it was a trilogy at 1st so I was surprised & happy about it. Quite an imagination