Snow After Christmas

By: David Neth

Narrated by: Andrew Russell

Length: 46 mins

Publisher's summary

A chance moment. A snow storm. And the gift of a new beginning.

Tristan is ready to party and ring in the New Year by kissing his soon-to-be girlfriend, Julie. The only bad note in his rocking night is the growing snow storm. Outside his apartment, he's almost hit by Grace, the most beautiful woman with haunting green eyes. She's on her own mission to get home to her grandfather.

In a selfless act reminiscent of the age of knights and chivalry, Tristan vows to get her home...never realizing they are both on a date with destiny and their lives will be forever changed by the snow after Christmas....

©2015 David Neth (P)2015 David Neth

book review

I enjoyed the book. didn't realize it was a short story. was disappointed when it ended

Sweet quick read

This may not have been that long of a story, but it was really sweet and adorable. It shows all the important stuff in life without coming across as pushy and overly dramatic. Andrew Russell had a wonderful voice for reading this story, but it came across as not having enough emotion in it at times for me, but it also made it a bit sweeter in the end.

Touching sweet read

Any additional comments?

This was a short and sweet story about what is important in life sometimes we get so caught up in our world we forget the important things in life. Somewhere along the line life will remind us of those lessons we have forgotten it is up to us whether or not we listen and relearn. Tristan is all ready to fight a major snow storm to get to the girl he wants to make his when Grace almost hits him. Once he hears her story he can relate to her there has been times he has only thought of his self just as she has now. She wants to make that wrong a right to get home to be with her grandfather doing the things they always did as a family on New Year’s Eve. This is very important to her as he his self wishes he could redo something in his family he does the best he can to make her wishes come true.

This is about a young man who is a little on the nerdy side and doesn’t know how to really talk to girls he feels unsure of his self. Tristan is a normal guy doing normal guy things Grace Is a girl who life has slapped in the face thinking of her own troubles not how it affects her grandfather. This is a story that is touching a sweet. I am not sure this is a believable one but it is a lesson we all need to remember about what is important in life and to make each day count.

Mr. Russell does a wonderful job of narration which a delightful voice that you have no trouble getting lost in. There are no background noises or any places where the audio volume is higher or lower than the rest of the book. He gives you delightful characters that you have no trouble knowing who is talking or what their feelings are. His voice tones give you all you need to know on what each character is thinking or feeling. I enjoyed his male and female voices. Again it was a nice taste of what this narrator can do to get you invested in other books he has narrated.

I would love to know how the story ends it kind of leaves you hanging on their relationship. There is a strong attraction but the story is more about remembering those you loved lost and those left behind. It would make a good full story if the author ever wants to do this.

Snow after christmas

Snow After Christmas is a very short, sweet story about how one night can change your destiny.
I received a free review copy in exchange for a review.

Sweet Short Story

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, It was short sweet and a nice read. This was my first book written by David Neth and it was a good start.

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

I have not listened to this narrator before this book. I did however enjoy listening to his performance.

Any additional comments?

David Neth and Andrew Russell did a wonderful job together with David writing the story and Andrew narrating it!

Taking time for what’s important

It’s New Year’s Eve, and part time college student, Tristan, is heading out to ring in the NY with his coworker...and love interest, Julie, when a snowstorm hits and plans change. Grace lost her mom a year ago and she’s on her way to spend the night with her grandfather to stick with tradition...except a snowstorm hits and she runs off the road, almost hitting Tristan. Tristan is torn between going to Julie’s party and helping the stranded young woman. In the end, he makes the right decision. Beautiful short story that reminds us of what’s really important, especially around the holidays.

A sweet short Christmas story

Sometimes where you think you want to be is not where you are meant to be.

A sweet, clean short story.

I will definitely listen to other books by this author.

Narration was excellent. Looking forward to listening to other books narrated by Andrew Russell.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'

Standard but enjoyable holiday fare

What did you love best about Snow After Christmas?

Even though this story is set post-Christmas, it's a fairly standard feel-good holiday season story. David Neth has written some great characters, and given them some real emotional depth. There's a few sad character twists for such a short tale. Andrew Russell does a great job bringing that depth to the fore.

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

It was a good ending, full of mixed emotions for the listener.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene on the floor with the grandfather was quite touching.

Any additional comments?

There's a lot of characterisation packed into this short story. This review copy audiobook was provided by the author/narrator/publisher free of charge via Audiobook Boom however I'm happy to put my name to a recommendation. It was an enjoyable listen.

A Good Tale

A delightful tale, with interesting characters from different lifestyles brought together by chance. This short story is definitely worth the 30 minutes it takes to listen to it.

Great Christmas story

Love Christmas stories. This was a great one. Shows you that you can find love in the strangest ways.