First Love

By: James Patterson, Emily Raymond

Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang

Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

We thought we could run away from the world.

A mad adventure across the country

We thought we could escape time.

And for a while - we did....

Axi Moore is a "good girl": She studies hard, stays out of the spotlight, and doesn't tell anyone that what she really wants is to run away from it all. The only person she can tell is her best friend, Robinson - who she also happens to be madly in love with.

When Axi impulsively invites Robinson to come with her on an unplanned cross-country road trip, she breaks the rules for the first time in her life. But the adventure quickly turns from carefree to out-of-control....

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2013 James Patterson (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Great read

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book. The narrator has a great tone telling the story that just drew me into the story.

First Love

What a wonderful book. It pulls you in and keeps you there throughout the entire book.

It was okay

I love James Patterson and I have read a book of his in a while. I loved all his other love stories and those this one would be good as well. It was good, but it wasn't great.

Sweet but predictible

What made the experience of listening to First Love the most enjoyable?

The not often seen/heard of people putting someone else first and not wanting or expecting anything else in return.

What was one of the most memorable moments of First Love?

When they went to Robinson's house and the family welcomed her in as one of their own.

Which scene was your favorite?

When Robinson said he was just kissing the older lady because he didn't want to be rude.

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

At certain points I didn't want to put it down but it didn't just grab me from the start.

Any additional comments?

Love reading Patterson books and am always amazed how good they are even out of his "norm" crime thrillers.

Too Close To Home - Thumbs Up

This book hit very close to home and was very unexpected. I cant't go into detail without spoiling and I won't do that that. But, both the place and subject matter resonate. Don't read this book without a tissue handy. The formula has been done before; but the way in which the novel unfolds is rather unique and there are numerous surprises and very nice moments. It leaves your wondering and feeling. Give it a listen.

James Patterson where are you?

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

I got this book to listen to on a long car trip and did not really have any other option at the time or I might have turned it off. It really reminded the people in the car of a poorly written The Fault in Our Stars.

What could James Patterson and Emily Raymond have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

The book seemed way too unrealistic. If they had not taken so many liberties with the crime spree it might have been a little better. Also, his parents were a little to accepting of the spontaneous return home. I'm not sure if this book was supposed to be a young adult novel or not, but it definately belongs in that category and should be marketed directly to young adults (aka teenagers).

What about Lauren Fortgang’s performance did you like?

Lauren Fortgang made the book tolerable. She is a talented reader.

Do you think First Love needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

I am not really interested in the further tales of Axi.

Any additional comments?

I wish James Patterson would contribute a little more of his style to some of the books he is lending his name to.

Great story

Really enjoyed the storyline and the narrators did a wonderful job. was able ho hold my attention.

Little Disappointed for a JP book

Would you try another book from James Patterson and Emily Raymond and/or Lauren Fortgang?

Yes, I am a James Patterson fan.

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

It was real.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Lauren Fortgang?

Maybe

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

Probably wait for the DVD

Any additional comments?

As a James Patterson fan I was a little disappointed with this book. It was slow, but I kept on listening because I knew eventually it would keep my interest and prove to be a great story in the end and it was.

Meh!

If you have read The Fault in Our Stars, then don't read this book because you'll spend the entire time comparing the books and finding a ridiculous amount of similarities in the plots. The worst part is that I actually wanted to like this book.

Spoiler alert! Don't read past this sentence if you haven't read it.

Too many similarities. Star crossed kids who have had cancer go on a journey. They meet an author of whom the girl is fond. The boy's cancer returns with a vengeance and he dies. Except this story wasn't half as well written as the other. The girl spent half the book thinking about the boy and what he thought of her and if he loved her. Very annoying. But because I listened until the very end, I gave it 3 stars. It was ok.

BREATHTAKING

Where does First Love rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

this was an unexpected surprise in so many ways I love James Patterson love stories but this one blew me away!!

What other book might you compare First Love to and why?

James Patterson's love stories always move me

What does Lauren Fortgang bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

so lovely sounds as thought she was going through this in real time

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

Yes, I could have listened to this book in one day ...

Any additional comments?

wonderful book, love it!!!