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Skeleton Crew
- Narrated by: Dana Ivey, David Morse, Frances Sternhagen, Matthew Broderick, Michael C. Hall, Paul Giamatti, Stephen King, Will Patton
- Length: 22 hrs and 28 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Hold tight. We are going into a number of dark places, but I think I know the way. Just don't let go of my arm....
Unrivalled master of suspense Stephen King takes the unsuspecting listener on a fantastic journey through the dark shadows of our innermost fears.
Do the dead sing?
In this bumper collection of chilling tales, which includes the brilliant story adapted into the acclaimed movie The Mist, we meet a woman who has never crossed The Reach, the water dividing her from the mainland; a grandma who only wants to hug little George, even after she is dead; an innocent looking toy with sinister powers; and a primeval sea creature with an insatiable appetite.
Narrated by Stephen King, Matthew Broderick, Michael C. Hall, Paul Giamatti, Will Patton, Norbert Leo Butz, Lois Smith, Dylan Baker, Kyle Beltran, Dana Ivey, Robert Petkoff, David Morse, and Frances Sternhagen.
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- 451
- 09-12-16
Mixed bag, but worth revisiting
This collection always pales in comparison to Night Shift, as King offers a pleasing but never really satisfying selection of tales in different styles. That said, the book is worth buying for Paul Giamatti, who not only proves himself the best narrator of the bunch but draws you in with such ease that you don't want his stories to end. David Morse is excellent too, and so is Frances Sternhagen's version of 'Gramma' which despite the overpowering audio cues still manages to chill and delight.
If there's a downside it's a couple of the narrators: Anthony Michael Hall's 'Beachworld' is dull and lifeless as the story, doling out the word 'doon' for 'dune' with regular monotony (though he partly redeems himself with 'Ballad of the Flexible Bullet). Then there's Matthew Broderick who reads his story with all the joy of a child in detention. Some of the tales also misfire but given the duds King often assembles in his recent collections they're still far better than anything from this decade.
I don't regret buying this: it's not as memorable as Everything's Eventual or Nightmares and Dreamscapes but far outclasses Just After Sunset or Bazaar of Bad Dreams. The stories are varied enough for the strong to carry the weak and while there are a few reservations, this collection is recommended.
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- M. M. Cochrane
- 09-25-17
Award winning Horror and Mystery
Excellent book to relax and listen to,and to be taken on a descriptive journey into the unknown.When listening to this,it seems that just one more sentence is not enough.You can't stop listening.I would recommend this.
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- Kevin Booth
- 04-11-17
one of my fave books
rashly good stories. . some actually give you goose bumps. .. the narrators are really concise and get you involved with the characters. my favourite was The Raft.
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- Syd1754
- 03-30-17
The Mist
I like Kings big sprawling type books so I wasn't sure if I'd enjoy this, whilst I enjoyed most of the stories it was worth it just for The Mist to be honest.
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- Graham James
- 07-18-19
Outstanding
Possibly one of the best read story collections I've ever listened to. Top notch actors imbibing life into a set of stories I have loved for a long time. I cant recommend this enough.
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- Jen201
- 10-06-17
Very enjoyable
Loved the raft, and grandma! Made you really think! chilled the blood and had me on the edge of my seat.
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- Craigie
- 05-21-17
Not my Favourite S King compilation!
While being an entertaining listen I found some of the narration to become back ground noise while my mind slung off elsewhere- not a good sign!
Some noteworthy tales here and it kicks off with whats possibly my all time favourite short- The Mist. Unfortunately I didn't find as many short story gems as I'm used to within this compilation.
having said that it is worth the listen even if you do find yourself having to start one or two of the stories over as it's ended and you haven't been paying attention.
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- omah
- 02-09-17
Great to not in and out of
Lots of great short stories for those of you that struggle for time to listen for long periods
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- steve barber
- 01-26-17
Good stories, well read
Read this book when it came out, it was good to have people reading this book to me
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- Jules T
- 12-22-16
Great Audio
Really enjoyed listening to one of my favourites rather than reading it.
The different voices made the stories very individual.
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- Ashleigh
- 12-03-18
Worth the listen
Have given ratings based on each individual story and narrators performance.
The Mist: 5 / Will Patton: 1
Here There Be Tygers: 1 / Kyle Beltran: 4
The Monkey: 4 / Matthew Broderick: 4
Cain Rose Up: 1 / Kyle Beltran: 4
Mrs. Todd's Shortcut: 3 / Dana Ivey: 4
The Jaunt: 5 / Robert Petkoff: 5
The Wedding Gig: 1 / Paul Giamatti: 2
Paranoid: A Chant: 2 / Will Patton: 2
The Raft: 3 / Stephen King: 3
Word Processor of the Gods: 4 / Norbert Leo Butz: 5
The Man Who Would Not Shake Hands: 4 / Paul Giamatti: 4
Beachworld: 2 / Michael C. Hall: 4
The Reaper's Image: 1 / David Morse: 2
Nona: 4 / Norbert Leo Butz: 5
For Owen: 1 / David Morse: 2
Survivor Type: 4 / Norbert Leo Butz: 5
Uncle Otto's Truck: 2 / David Morse: 3
Morning Deliveries (Milkman #1): 1 / Dylan Baker: 3
Big Wheels: A Tale of The Laundry Game (Milkman #2): 1 / Dylan Baker: 3
Gramma: 4 / Frances Sternhagen: 4
The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet: 5 / Michael C. Hall: 5
The Reach: 3 / Lois Smith: 3
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- Anonymous User
- 04-14-22
Loved it
Loved it. The narrators all did a brilliant job though Mr King not so much. His talent definitely lies in the writing of the tale but I did still enjoy his narration.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-19-22
well worth it
kept me riveted from beginning to end, well worth getting, well worth the read.
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- Loretta.
- 09-13-20
skeliton Krew Stephen King
love all the short stories by Stephen
he has everything a writer needs to write the best stories
the narration was awesome
what would it do with out Audible .
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- Isis Graywood
- 07-30-20
Average. Wouldn't recommend.
Couldn't get through it. The mist was the only decent story. I'd recommend passing on this and grabbing the mist separately.
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- Jean
- 07-04-20
Only one that was really enjoyable
I would have returned the book if not because some of the stories were good. I should have known that short stories are just that and left me wanting. However, Stephen King is the master story teller and I should have stuck with full length books by him.
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- Louise
- 06-21-20
Patton + King = perfect audiobook
A good story can be ruined by a poorly matched narrator. This manages to find the perfect narrator for each story. As always, King masters the short story format, taking us on a fast ride but somehow not feeling rushed. I loved this collection and feel it was really well done as an audiobook.