Son of Stone

Stone Barrington, Book 21

By: Stuart Woods

Narrated by: Tony Roberts

Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

A new addition to the New York Times best-selling Stone Barrington series.

After an eventful trip to Bel-Air and a reunion with his sophisticated (and very wealthy) former love, Arrington Calder, Stone Barrington is back in New York, and he's looking to stay closer to home and cash in on his partnership at Woodman & Weld. But Arrington has other plans for Stone... including introducing him to the child he fathered many years ago.

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©2011 Stuart Woods (P)2011 Penguin

Critic reviews

“Woods’ vast and loyal audience will be thrilled with a second-generation Barrington charmer.” (Booklist)

“Well written with a surprising twist.” (Midwest Book Review)

Another great book

Where does Son of Stone rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I thoroughly enjoyed the reader and the content.

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

It was interesting and kept me engaged. I thought Stone's response was normal and nothing over the top.

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

I totally enjoy Tony Roberts.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes, but I don't usually have that opportunity.

Best book yet

This was the best book yet ! It kept a smile on my face and sometimes even a little giggle would come out! Looking forward to the next 33 books of Stone!

My least favorite Stone Barrington Book

Is there anything you would change about this book?

I have read all Stone Barrington series books and this one was just not up to par. Needs some plot twists and surprises. Would like to have seen Arington stay around for a while. This was just boring. Peter was too perfect.

What could Stuart Woods have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Throw in some surprises, and action.

What does Tony Roberts bring to the story that you wouldn???t experience if you just read the book?

I like Tony Roberts. He is my favorite narrator for the Stone series.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

No

Any additional comments?

Spice it up.

A VERY ENTERTAINING STORY

It's got all the right ingredients: romance, living styles and ways of conducting business of a high society, as well as the exemplary attitudes of a young man's disciplinary way of becoming a successful person. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Teresa Stein

wonderful

Couldn't put it down have read it and listen to it several times. and keeping in my library.

So disappointed

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I've read the first few and then listened to the rest during my daily commutes. This is the first one I keep talking back to, as in "are you kidding me" and not in a good way. The story line is unbelievable as well as predictable, everything just falls right into place. Woods cannot write in young adult voices, no matter how refined/educated/naive they are intended to be. The story line has gotten elitist and boring. I hope Woods is just setting the stage for something better with these characters, they're not very compelling in this work.

Would you ever listen to anything by Stuart Woods again?

Yes

Which character – as performed by Tony Roberts – was your favorite?

Stone Barrington. His female voices and Dino's are just adequate

Could you see Son of Stone being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Not one I would watch

Love Stuart Woods,

What made the experience of listening to Son of Stone the most enjoyable?

Just being able to listen while working out

Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?

Not exactly, I just plain enjoy all of Stuart Woods works, especially Stone Barrington

Which character – as performed by Tony Roberts – was your favorite?

Stone Barrington of course

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No

Any additional comments?

No, but I haven't finished the book yet.

Frequent Listener

Great book for finding out a lot of questions on Stone's relationship with Arrington. Too bad it didn't last again. No real story other than them hooking up with the aftermath. I guess we will be hearing lots more about Peter. Liked it, didn't love it.

Not one of his better efforts

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I love the Stone Barrington books but this one was very contrived and I am sorry for the character loss. I hope the next ones are better written.

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

glad it was over

Have you listened to any of Tony Roberts???s other performances before? How does this one compare?

yes - he's a great performer and I love his reading

Do you think Son of Stone needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

well....tough to say, but only if the story has more interest. It really wasn't very interesting and contrived as mentioned above.

ground work for the future

If you are a TRUE Stone fan you will love this book. It ties up the past and sets up the future. I almost didn't listen to this book because of the last few bad reviews but i'm glad I did. the whole time as the book got better & better I was pissed at those "haters".
Woods opens up the stage for many stories to come, movies, gangsters Hotel in LA. what the kid will do with a billion $$$. all that besides what Stone & Dino get into.
So if you are a Real Stone fan enjoy the ride with your old time "friends"
Mahalo Stuart Woods & Tony Roberts for all the hours of enjoyment.
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