The Castaways

A Novel

De: Elin Hilderbrand

Narrado por: Katie Hale

"The perfect summer read" (Booklist) from New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand: an intense tale of love and loyalty set against the backdrop of endless summer island life.

With rumors of infidelity straining Greg and Tess MacAvoy's marriage, the couple head out on their sailboat one early summer day to celebrate their wedding anniversary, hoping the roughest waters are behind them. But in an accident off Nantucket, they mysteriously drown, leaving behind two small children as well as three couples who have long been their closest friends. Tragedy brings to the surface long-simmering conflicts and emotions, and the MacAvoys' six grieving friends find themselves unprepared for the revelation of secret upon secret as they struggle to answer the question: What happened to Greg and Tess?

The Castaways probes the boundaries of friendship and forgiveness as it tells a thrilling story of passion, betrayal, and suspense, filled with the perfect details of summer island life that have made Elin Hilderbrand's novels beloved bestsellers.

Please enjoy a sneak peek of Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand and read by Erin Bennett at the end of this program.

©2009 Elin Hilderbrand (P)2009 Hachette

Don't cast away this one

Though initially I had a hard time sorting out who was married to whom, I really enjoyed this book. Well written, good story line, good narration. I was concerned that (like many a good book) the ending would be disappointing, but I'm happy to say that the author finished as strong as she started. A good listen.

Loved it!

Wasn't sure what to expect. ..I loved that Tess and Addison fell in love and had a brief affair.

Keep with it!

For me it was too much detail and slow to start ; different from her other novels,
But it is so worth to keep on listening as you become invested in all the characters and style. That’s why I only gave 4 stars for the overall to a novel I ended up loving.

Just Okay

I usually love Elin Hilderbrand’s books but this one was tough to get through. There were 4 couples and it was tough keeping up with the dynamics of side relationships. Also, it was like the author was trying to decide whether or not she wanted this book to be a mystery so at times it felt like it was and others it didn’t.

Slow Moving!

This is the 12th Hilderbrand novel I’ve listened to, and it’s my least favorite. It was confusing to keep track of who was married to who. Too many main characters to keep straight. The story was so slow moving. I finally began playing it in triple speed just to get to the end. I’ve been used to the narrator of the previous dozen books I’ve heard, and I didn’t like this one near as much.

Loves The Castaways!

Excellent character development and individual story lines that all end up weaving together. Love their friendships, including their trips, their separate relationships and their secret relationships.

I did find the music interludes random and distracting. But overall another wonderful story!

Too Slow

The book went in and out of the lives friends, frienemies, cheating spouses and grief…with a touch of mystery. Just took too long to get where it was going.

Loved It!

A great story about great friends and the many different shapes of friendships/bonds. A feel good read worth the time. With so many dark secrets, the author does well in unfolding them a little at a time. Every ball that was thrown into the air is acknowledged at some point later allowing the storyline to layer nicely. I appreciated the narration and hearing the story in each character's perspective. Worth listening to!

Terrible narration

The narrator mispronounced so many basic yet important terms. The musical interludes were awful. READ this one - do not waste your money on listening to it!

Not my favorite Hilderbrand Novel

Most of Elin Hilderbrand's novels keep my attention and make it so I don't want to quit listening. This book was not the same. I struggled through parts of it just waiting for the next chapter so a new character would take over and hopefully liven it up a bit. the story was just ok. Pet Peeve was the music in between the chapters. It was so long and served no purpose.