Streetlights Like Fireworks

By: David Pandolfe

Narrated by: Adam Verner

Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

Psychic flashes, haunting visions, missing persons, and visits from ghosts. That's just their first date.

Jack has been getting on his parents' nerves for some time. Bad enough he's a rock musician, has crappy grades, and hangs out with his "loser" friends. But Jack's ability to predict the future - well, that just annoys the hell out of them.

Jack's classmate, Lauren, is said to have unique abilities too. The town still talks about when she kept badgering her mother about the money in their wall. For the longest time, Lauren's mother didn't listen. Finally, she did and Lauren's mother hasn't had to work since.

Jack would really like to connect with Lauren but can't figure out how. She's never looked at him twice. But when he experiences a mystifying event involving visions, voices, and spectral visits, Jack figures there's only one person to help him understand who's calling out to him and why. Before long, Jack and Lauren are off on a road trip of discovery that could provide answers to a mystery left unsolved for 20 years. More importantly, they might even unravel the greatest mystery of all - how every so often someone will accept you for who you are.

©2014 David Pandolfe (P)2015 David Pandolfe

Awesome!

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

Yes. It's an awesome story line to begin with but the narrator does a great job.

Adult-friendly YA, quality writing & narration

Would you consider the audio edition of Streetlights Like Fireworks to be better than the print version?

I switched between the audio and book and found both to be exceptional.

What did you like best about this story?

I love reading YA stories, but there's was an intertwining adult story that I found particularly appealing. What we were as kids, what we expect to become, how time changes that for good and bad. And there are ghosts - bonus!

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

The ability to continue the story when I can't keep reading (like any audio) but esp important here because I didn't want to put the book down. But particular to Verner - excellent dialogue differentiated well from internal thoughts, and a pleasant, even narration for the rest.

Any additional comments?

Highly recommend the book and narration. I've recommended the purchase to friends and am planning to loan out my own ebook version.

Streetlights like fireworks

I really loved this story! It was impossible for me to put This book down.

Great story!

I loved the story, it kept me interested the whole time. The narrator was fantastic. I will definitely explore this author some more.

Journey with your heart and sense of adventure

If you could sum up Streetlights Like Fireworks in three words, what would they be?

Touching, nostalgic, and fun.

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

Personality to less-developed characters and a bit more real-ness to scenes that connect the dots.

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

Yeah. The story really drew me in and I wanted to keep listening.

Any additional comments?

Rock and roll, the thrill of a new romantic relationship, the mystery of a deep connection that MUST be explored, and a road trip to cool city after cool city. David Pandolfe writes rich characters in interesting predicaments, the results of which I just HAVE to know. Loved Jack and Lauren, and their journey.

Great book, wonderful narration!

Where does Streetlights Like Fireworks rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

My first audio book- it was great!

What other book might you compare Streetlights Like Fireworks to and why?

Like John Green books with a paranormal twist- good coming-of-age fiction!

Which character – as performed by Adam Verner – was your favorite?

Jack- Mr. Verner perfectly captured the aloof teen I'd imagined!

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

Sure- it was easy to get lost in the story!

Great book! So excited that it came out in audio!

What did you love best about Streetlights Like Fireworks?

The story grabs you from the beginning. It is unique in that there are not so many books out there with a psychic twist.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jack and Lauren were both great, but my favorite was Jack. I felt like I knew and understood him better.

What about Adam Verner’s performance did you like?

I think his voice is a good fit for the tone of the book.

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

Absolutely - and I did on long a car trip!

Any additional comments?

Overall very enjoyable!

listen closely!

Struggled first to figure what was happening. Thought and started again. was really good! I think my mind wandered lol Next book sounds great!

Delightful and charming

Absolutely delightful. While I figured out where the story was going early on, I still thoroughly enjoyed the journey of getting there. This book is well-written and charming. The narration of the audiobook is very good and makes listening a pleasure.

Great Book

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

Yes, just odd enough to be interesting.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Streetlights Like Fireworks?

The trip to Nashville was fun.

Which character – as performed by Adam Verner – was your favorite?

Jack

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

Yes, and I did.

Any additional comments?

Good job David.