The Land Uncharted

De: Keely Brooke Keith

Narrado por: Kate Fisher

Lydia Colburn is a young physician dedicated to serving her village in the Land. When injured fighter pilot Connor Bradshaw's parachute carries him from the war engulfing the 2025 world to her hidden land, his presence threatens her plans, her family, and the survival of her preindustrial society.

As Connor searches for a way to return to his squadron, his fascination with life in the Land makes him protective of Lydia and her peaceful homeland, and Lydia's attraction to Connor stirs desires she never anticipated.

Written like a historical, set like a sci-fi, and filled with romance, The Land Uncharted weaves adventure and love in this suspenseful story of a hidden land.

©2014 Keely Brooke Keith (P)2015 Keely Brooke Keith

Only a few chapters in...

My mother read this series and then read the three prequels. She couldn’t shut up about how good they were so I finally caved in and ordered the first book of the prequels here. It was terrible to listen to! The voice actress doing the reading was awful and she seemed to be trying to speed read her way through it. So I decided to skip to the next series only to find it the same! This woman is like listening to a droning robot. I may finish this one but I will not listen to any of the others. I don’t have much time to sit and read so it may be a while before I finish this series. Too bad that both of the series are read by such terrible actresses.

Compelling story of a land forgotten

Would you consider the audio edition of The Land Uncharted to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version, but I was drawn to this book about a month ago when I saw the synopsis and knew it was something I wanted to pick up quickly. When the author offered the audio version in exchange for an honest review, I was hooked into an immediate desire to follow my instincts on this being a great read.

What other book might you compare The Land Uncharted to and why?

It had an historical feel, like "Little Women" and a touch of Narnia in a land either lost or forever forgotten.

Which scene was your favorite?

I loved the scene where Lydia tried to save the boys from being washed out to sea. It proved beyond any doubt that she was someone who would always put the needs of others above herself...what better attribute for a doctor?

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

It made me extremely introspective about the discourse in our lands today.

Any additional comments?

Keeley Brooke Keith has woven a delightful tale of a land inhabited 7 generations ago by people trying to escape from the war and unrest of their previous lives. Lydia Colburn started studying to be a nurse when she was only 16. Her father, John, one of the village's elders watches over her with a strong sense of right and wrong as she struggles to understand what draws her to the naval aviator who blew onto the island with a magical piece of cloth, that carried him to their shores. Like every good book, there are some evil people who have their own ideas about Lydia's destiny. Between her brother, Levi, and her sister's interactions with the handsome stranger, Lydia is even more determined than ever to fulfill her dream of becoming a doctor with or without the handsome stranger. Connor Bradshaw has his hands full as he struggles to learn the customs of "The Land" and gain favor with the beautiful young healer who rescues him from the ocean's wrath. I loved the audio version and highly recommend this soul-searching story to those who love historical fiction and romance and Christian science fiction.

Uncharted Land

If you could sum up The Land Uncharted in three words, what would they be?

This audio book is awesome! I can visualize the roasted lamb, the glass door knob, the conversation between Lydia and her aunt and the expression on her brother's face about building a new house. I could see Connor in my mind falling from the sky. I could even see the disgust on Frank's face toward Connor and I felt his inappropriate affection toward Lydia. I wanted to try some gray leaf tea and I even searched the internet to see where I could buy some. Then I had to realize that this was not a real medicinal tea, but an awesome fabrication that leap from the author's mind on to the page. It was like I was taking part in these characters lives, like they were real people and I knew them. I was living in another place and time and I didn't want to leave.

What about Kate Fisher’s performance did you like?

Excellent

Couldn’t even get past a few sentences

My husband is laughing now - it’s an automated voice! I didn’t realize that when I started listening to it this morning, even though it’s so obvious now. I just knew I couldn’t listen to any more, even though I was so excited about it when I first downloaded it.
I’ll either find it with a different narrator or get the hard copies (or ebook) sometime.
Don’t be fooled by the (I hope) fake reviewers who say it has a great performance! Ridiculous. Horrendous way to listen to a book.
I gave Story & overall good ratings because I couldn’t leave them blank and am giving the benefit of the doubt for now.

Narration nearly kept me from finishing this book.

I am glad I overlooked the narration. in the end the story was captivating.

Slow and robotic

I really wanted to like this but...it starts out slow. I couldn't tell if it was the storyline or the storytelling. The reader sounds like the automated voices and there just wasn't enough life out into the voices. A waste of a credit for sure!

The Land Uncharted

Any additional comments?

Though it starts out slow,or the narrator reads it slow,this story picks up and doesn't slow down or disappoint.A stranger falls to a new land that has not had a new person for many years.He is rescued by a girl who is training to be a doctor.Her family takes him in and life goes on, as it often does.
Narrated by Kate Fisher,this story starts out very slowly.I mean it is read so slowly that I nearly gave up at one point.Once she warms up she is excellent.
"I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author in exchange for an unbiased review via AudiobookBlast dot com."

Sweet and safe

Audio book review. 3 ish stars given a generous gift to 4.

Totally safe for fundamentalists; a couple chaste kisses.

Modern jet fighter pilot and gentleman is ejected into a hidden 1860's era Shangri-La island in the South Atlantic. He is rescued from death by a mild young woman whose only agency appears when she is practicing healing arts.

Devoid of tension or insight into human behaviors.

But... I finished without skimming so that might justify 3 stars.

Loved it!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Land Uncharted to be better than the print version?

I think both audio and print editions to be of equal worth. It would be a matter of opinion whether the reader enjoyed audio over print editions. I enjoy both reading and listening to books soi am in a neutral position.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favorite characters are the main characters as well as Lydis's dad. I like him because he was overall a calming influence throughout the story. The other characters I liked were that two main characters. They made the story come to life!

Have you listened to any of Kate Fisher’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first book I havelistenedto from this author.

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

My only reaction was that I Loved this story and will be awaiting another one as time passes.

Bad narrator, good story

To begin, hearth is pronounced “heARth” not “herth”. There are other mispronunciations, but that one is the worst and most repetitive.

This narrator is awful. She sounds like a bot or a computer operated system. It detracts from the story in many ways.

The story itself is nice and sweet. A twist on Amish tales that will be expanded upon in future books I believe.

Not really worth a credit, in my opinion, but definitely worth a read on the romance package.