Bear, Otter, and the Kid

By: TJ Klune

Narrated by: Sean Crisden

Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Three years ago, Bear McKenna’s mother took off for parts unknown with her new boyfriend, leaving Bear to raise his six-year-old brother Tyson, aka the Kid. Somehow they’ve muddled through, but since he’s totally devoted to the Kid, Bear isn’t actually doing much living. With a few exceptions, he’s retreated from the world, and he’s mostly okay with that - until Otter comes home.

Otter is Bear’s best friend’s older brother, and as they’ve done for their whole lives, Bear and Otter crash and collide in ways neither expect. This time, though, there’s nowhere to run from the depth of emotion between them. Bear still believes his place is as the Kid’s guardian, but he can’t help thinking there could be something more for him in the world ... something or someone.

©2011 TJ Klune (P)2012 TJ Klune

Rambling, babbling, lovely story!

Beautyful, lovely, sad. Bear is talking alot to himself, in his head and to you, who’s reading/listening. The kid is ... the kid and like noone else.
The story is long, heartbreaking and heartwarming with cries and laughter (you know when you sit on the bus giggling to yourself...) And maybe a bit too much back and forth but the end is still too quick. At least too good to quick. But still beautyful!

And (!) Sean Crisden is the best narrator!

I never thought I would love it but I do so much

Any additional comments?

I saw this book around and thought I would hate it. I thought it would be dumb and one night I wanted a love story and this one kept popping up so I bought it and I am so glad I did. It is now one of my favorite books. I feel in love with the characters. I laughed, I cried, I even yelled at the characters from time to time.(I think a few of the people from work thought I was loosing my mind or having a bad phone conversation.) It was amazing and I had to get the second book. Now there is a third book and I have read it already but I am so excited for it become an audiobook so I can listen to it when I am driving or working or just sitting around doing nothing. I say get it and enjoy it just like I did. It is really worth it.

Great voice actor

normally not much for audio books but this was great. the voice actors voice matched the story perfectly. would 100% recommend.

best gay romance really about The power of chosen family

this is a gay romance that is really about the incredible importance and power of chosen family. it shows with incredible integrity and emotional power how important chosen family is and how powerful it is -- when we allow ourselves to love and be loved in all our flawed beauty.

Loved it!!

I've always loved Sean Crisden as a narrator! He just makes the characters come to life...I will always be a fan of his...this story was so good I found myself becoming emotional...
I know when a story is good is when I shout at the characters!

Such a great story!

This almost doesn't qualify as a gay romance novel, in a very good way. Yes, there is some of that, but only enough to cement the relationship between Bear and Otter, and it's not nearly as graphic as some of the novels I've come across. The Kid is a great character, and he's supposed to be super smart with great intuition, but he sometimes seems far too intelligent for a 9 year old, almost to the point of unbelievability. But that's really the only big flaw in this story. You will find yourself rooting for Bear, Otter and the Kid. I didn't want it to end, and I hope there's more to come.

Unbelievable!

TJ Klune is brilliant. I pondered buying this book for some time, but am so happy I did. The storyline is amazing, and TJ brings a new perspective to this romance. The Kid added such beauty to the bond between Bear and Otter. Where would the two be without this little guy? I will definitely be listening to this audiobook again....tonight!

Freaking Amazing

I love BOATK, its a book I continually go back to. Book Daddy makes you feel all the feels and his style of writing makes me truly feel part of the story. Sean Crisden does an amazing job of bringing these charters I love so much to life!

So so good

Loved this book so much. Laughed out loud and balled my eyes out. As I father I totally can relate to the up and down emotional rollercoaster of Bears life. So so good.

i freaking loved it!

it was emotional, irrational, lovable, crazy detailed, very realistic and just plan awesome with a little twist in the end... that was noticable but you know why some people didnt notice lol. Love is this crazy managable unmanaged thing lol. But so is self worth and fear. All three bundled together in this crazy story of finding yourself and others... just has you lostening to the process, feeling the hurts and just wishing... hoping... hell... even praying that anyone who has had to take this road someone... could catch a break and have some awesome friends or village beside and behind them. one of the biggest things i learned here was... talk to others and not just "yourself." you can not answers for others. thank you!