Wild Ride

By: Jennifer Crusie, Bob Mayer

Narrated by: Angela Dawe

Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins

Publisher's summary

Mary Alice Brannigan doesn’t believe in the supernatural. Nor does she expect to find that Dreamland, the decaying amusement park she’s been hired to restore, is a prison for the five Untouchables, the most powerful demons in the history of the world. Plus, there’s a guy she’s falling hard for, and there’s something about him that’s not quite right.

But rocky romances and demented demons aren’t the only problems in Dreamland: Mab’s also coping with a crooked politician, a supernatural raven, a secret government agency, an inexperienced sorceress, an unsettling inheritance, and some mind-boggling revelations from her past.

As her personal demons wreck her newfound relationship, and real demons wreck the park, Mab faces down immortal evil and discovers what everybody who’s ever been to an amusement park knows: The end of the ride is always the wildest.

©2010 Jennifer Crusie (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Super fun!

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book when I read it a few years ago and decided to give it a listen. I had a blast! Great storytelling by Jennifer and Bob - the story is unique with surprises up to the very end - and a great performance by the narrator, Angela Dawe. Wish I could find more like this...

Humor and adventure, sci-fi

Would you consider the audio edition of Wild Ride to be better than the print version?

Yes! The narration added to the personality of the characters! I wish we could be as open to the unknown as Jennifer Cruise!

What other book might you compare Wild Ride to and why?

Maybe This Time

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

Yes! Right on!

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

It is fun and you find yourself giggling a lot!

Any additional comments?

Even my husband liked 'Maybe This Time'. He may find this a change too, from mysteries and crime?

A food court of entertainment

This book is 3.5 stars, not 4 but not really 3. I really liked the premise. It reminded me a lot of Carousel Tides by Sharon Lee which I liked better. I think the problem was that I was expecting more of "Bet Me" type silly and funny conversation and situation. This book takes more serious guise as an urban fantasy but unfortunately not quite in the level of Carousel Tides.

As far as the book goes it was an entertaining book with great ideas. It had everything from romance, fantasy and adventure like a food courte but not enough for a speciality restaurant. So 3.5 stars.

A Great Ride!

I was hesitant to read this book because of all the negative reviews, but I am hear to tell you, don't pass this one up! This story has many layers of interesting characters. The science fiction elements are written nicely and the romance elements are satisfying. This is definitely outside the box of the regular Jennifer Crusie books but don't let that keep you away. A great read. Angela Dawe as always, did a really good job narrating.

Good Listen

Fun easy listen. Listened on a trip to visit my daughter. Made the trip faster and easier. We all had a few laughs.

A "Fun" Story I Wish Had More Teeth to It

Wild Ride was certainly one of the more eccentric fantasy novels I have read. The story is similar to others where we have a group of people brought together for a common calling or cause, but what makes this different is the setting - a slightly run-down amusement park. The protagonists were all characters you started cheering for, but the villans were more comical than diabolical. Overall, I did enjoy this very much and do recommend it, just don't expect to be overly "wowed". It's a good "lazy weekend" listen.

Angela Dawe, the narrator, was exceptional - she has a very wide range of voices and played out the scenes in an entertaining fashion.

A longtime favorite

This is one of my "go to, feel good" books. The performance was exceent. I thought the voices matched the characters beautifully. Highly recommend this audio book.

Not my favorite

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

This was my least favorite Cruisie book. The characters were flat as was the story. It just didn't work for me. I don't mind the supernatural elements but the story as a whole seemed like an afterthought.

Has Wild Ride turned you off from other books in this genre?

I will continue to listen to other Jennifer Cruisie books. I have enjoyed all of her others!

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

The narrator does a good job but the characters don't have enough depth to give her much to work with.

Could you see Wild Ride being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Wild Ride might be a better TV show then it was a book.

fighting demons

This is one of my favorite books, I've listened to this years ago on MP3 disc. great fantasy. loved the narrator. she is one of my favorites.

Fun and fast read

This is a stand by I listen to every fall - it’s light, fun and will make you smile!