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Splintered
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LENGTH12 hrs and 38 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-01-13
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of Underland, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers - precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now.
When her mother’s mental health takes a turn for the worse, Alyssa learns that what she thought was fiction is based in terrifying reality. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. There, Alyssa must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice’s tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to fix Alice’s mistakes and save her family. She must also decide whom to trust: Jeb, her gorgeous best friend and secret crush, or the sexy but suspicious Morpheus, her guide through Wonderland, who may have dark motives of his own.
©2013 Anita Howard (P)2013 AudioGO
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What Members Say
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"Fantastical...Absolutely MAD!!!"
This has got to be the best spin on Alice in Wonderland, EVER! I absolutely loved it! Rebecca Gibel did a wonderful job with narration. (Narration needs to be good to keep my attention.) A.G. Howard did an awesome job with this book/audiobook. I couldn't put it down. Two thumbs up! I love her take on the characters and "Wonderland" itself. There is suspense, action and romance wrapped up in a fantastical fantasy world. I definitely recommend this book.
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Courtney Starkville, MS, United States 03-18-13 Member Since 2009- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Engaging and inventive"
Where does Splintered rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?Fairly high.
What did you like best about this story?It was a wholly unexpected interpretation of Alice in Wonderland. I really dug it.
What does Rebecca Gibel bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?She does great voices. I felt like I was listening to multiple actors.
Any additional comments?Usually I can't tolerate present tense books in audio but this one was well done and less clunky than present tense usually is.
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"Loved it!"
Would you listen to Splintered again? Why?Yes! It was a familiar, yet new tale. Lots of suspense and great descriptions!
What other book might you compare Splintered to and why?No comparison.
Which character – as performed by Rebecca Gibel – was your favorite?Alyssa was awesome! Rebecca showcased her strengths and emotions perfectly.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?No. It was just awesome!
Any additional comments?Nope.
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Stephanie GARDENDALE, AL, United States 01-22-13 Member Since 2006- HELPFUL VOTES
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"Simply Amazing"
What did you love best about Splintered?That's really, really hard to pinpoint. There were so many things about this book I absolutely loved. The totally new, warped view of Wonderland was fabulous, and the struggle to gain absolute trust from Alyssa between Jeb and Morpheus.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Splintered?The frozen teaparty, of course! Fantastic!
What about Rebecca Gibel’s performance did you like?She perfected the different character voices, especially Jeb and Morpheus.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?I can't say without giving away too much. The last 1 or 2 hours of the book really throws you for a loop. So many emotions!!
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S. Zuchowski Charleston, SC 01-10-13 Member Since 2012Kaylee's Mom
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"The Best retelling of Alice I've ever read."
Not so much a retelling as a explanation of what really happened. The story of Wonderland as told by Carroll was much gentler than the reality, as Alyssa, Alice's descendent realizes.
Alice's return from Wonderland brought back a curse on her female descendents, making them hear voices from flowers and insects ultimately driving them mad. Alyssa, who's mother resides in a mental facility, was also afflicted. After overhearing her mom's conversation with a grasshopper and being controlled by some unforseen force, she sets out to find the answers before she herself goes mad.
This is a must read for Alice in Wonderland fans. For those of you who despise love triangles be forwarned there is a bit of love triangle action. However it does resolve itself before the end of the novel so no big "who will she choose" cliffhangers here.0 of 0 people found this review helpful