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The Descendants
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LENGTH9 hrs and 12 mins
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RELEASE DATE03-06-12
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
Matthew King was once considered one of the most fortunate men in Hawaii. His missionary ancestors who came to the islands were financially and culturally progressive - one even married a Hawaiian princess, making Matt a royal descendant and one of the state's largest landowners. But now his luck has changed. His two daughters are out of control: 10-year-old Scottie has a smart-ass attitude and a desperate need for attention, and 17-year-old Alex, a former model, is a recovering drug addict. His thrill-seeking and high-maintenance wife, Joanie, lies in a coma after a boat racing accident, and will soon be taken off life support.
The King family can hardly picture life without their charismatic mother, but as they come to terms with this tragedy, their sadness is mixed with a sense of freedom that shames them - and spurs them into surprising actions.
©2007 Kaui Hart Hemmings. Recorded by arrangement with Random House, an imprint of The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc., New York. (P)2012 AudioGO Ltd
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What Members Say
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"Very good book."
Any additional comments?Not the kind of book that kept me hooked crazy trying to know the end, but still very good. There are conflicts of teens, kids, and family issues as normal people would experience in their own lives. The main character shows love in his owm way, not that kind of love we see in romances, but still a very true way of loving. I would also recommend watching the movie, I liked the version shown on it.
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"boring..."
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?the story was long winded and of no real interest to me. I must admit perhaps seeing George Clooney might have added some interest, or some cuts in the plot.
What do you think your next listen will be?Marigold hotel
What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?Was read very well
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?storyline of some interest, but not a lot
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"Loved it..."
The narrator and the storyline were well matched and it was a good book and a great listen.
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"Compelling from the first paragraph!"
Where does The Descendants rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?One of the best! I could not stop listening.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Descendants?It is filled with both funny tender moments, a story of a a family finding each other.
What about Jonathan Davis’s performance did you like?The narrator is amazing, manages gender and age differences with amazing skill. This narration is a treasure.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?The ending is very tender and sweet.
Any additional comments?I have listened to this book three times in the three weeks since I downloaded it!
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