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The Storyteller

By: Jodi Picoult
Narrated by: Mozhan Marno, Jennifer Ikeda, Edoardo Ballerini, Suzanne Toren, Fred Berman
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Jodi Picoult's poignant number one New York Times best-selling novels about family and love tackle hot-button issues head on. In The Storyteller, Sage Singer befriends Josef Weber, a beloved Little League coach and retired teacher. But then Josef asks Sage for a favor she never could have imagined - to kill him. After Josef reveals the heinous act he committed, Sage feels he may deserve that fate. But would his death be murder or justice?

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Intelligent, Dramatic and Captivating Story!!

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It brings the characters to life, and transmits the feelings they are having, as the story unfolds.

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A well woven story!

many storylines and perspectives from many characters blended perfectly. made me feel so many things.

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Almost perfect

Parts of this story and narration were absolutely perfect for me. Specifically the POV of the young Polish girl. Some of the book was clunky regarding the main character. Her narrator was so dull and monotone I kept planning to return the book in the beginning. I also did not find the main character likeable. That said, I am glad I stuck with it because the other narrators and stories woven within were wonderful and heartbreaking. I just wish I didn’t cringe when they switched back to the main character PoV.

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Simply Amazing......

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One of the best books I've ever listened to. Something for every kind of listener. The performers were excellent in their portrayals. It felt like I was hearing it directly from the characters.

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

Yes.......I love history and history has a dark side and Jodi did her research....facts were expressed that only one who cared enough to tell a completely fact based story could do.

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The different performers and their geniune accents made it seem like I was experiencing it.

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

I wanted to but could not. Had to tear myself away.

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Didn't want the book to end

A wonderful mix of past and present. A heartwarming story of doing the right thing even when it is the hard thing.

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amazing

I really enjoy Jodi Picoult books, and this one was amazing I love it. the story was line was amazing and the way she leaves the end open, like the story of Minca was a nice touch. i keep wondering if there is gonna be a sequel.

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Great performance

This book started a little slowly and was a bit confusing but it soon together and us essentially three stories. The performance of Minka”s story was riveting. Some predictable plot twists but very entertaining.

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Glad I read this, glad I escaped.

Whew. I probably knew when I bought this book that it had significant holocaust content, but by the time I downloaded it that was long forgotten. This is tough going through some parts of the story, which actually has several intertwined stories and multiple narrators. BUT, I learned a lot - factually and psychologically - about how the holocaust happened and how everyday Germans may have been gradually pulled into supporting it. I've read the basics before, but in the context of this fictional story many details were more powerful. I cared about the modern characters, the mythical characters, and the historical characters.

It's a spectacular epic novel - memorable characters, intriguing twists, ties to the past and the present. It may well be the most thought-provoking book I read this year, in spite of the fact that sometimes I thought I couldn't listen to more. When I finished it, I felt like I'd come back from a long and taxing journey that was also a great adventure. The kind of experience that only a great book can provide. Thanks, Jodi Picoult.

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Intriguing!

Loved this book! Recommend as you're intrigued and want too keep listening! Going to listen to more books by this author!

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Good Story; Awkward Chapter Breaks

Minka’s story - her life before and throughout the war - was so well done. It was my favorite part of the book. Sage’s story seemed a little less believable to me. The incorporation of the fantasy story within the story was nicely done. The narrators did a nice job. The weird part was that there weren’t true chapter breaks, so if I set it to Sleep at the end of a chapter, that might be in the midst of a sentence.

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