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The Sideways Life of Denny Voss

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The Sideways Life of Denny Voss

De: Holly Kennedy
Narrado por: Andrew Eiden, Holly Kennedy
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In this poignant and funny novel, a man who is defined by his limitations sets out to fight a murder charge—and discovers unexpected truths about himself, his family, and the world at large.

On the surface, Denny Voss’s life in rural Minnesota is a quiet one. At thirty years old, he lives at home with his elderly mother and his beloved blind and deaf Saint Bernard, George. He cleans up roadkill to help pay the bills. Though his prospects are limited by a developmental delay—the result of an accident at birth—Denny has always felt that he has “a good life.”

So how did he wind up being charged with the murder of a mayoral candidate—after crashing a sled full of guns into a tree?

As Denny awaits trial, his court-appointed therapist walks him through the events of the past year. Denny’s had other scuffles with the law, the first for kidnapping a neighbor’s cantankerous goose. And then there was the time he accidentally assisted in a bank robbery. It seems like whenever Denny tries to do the right thing, chaos ensues.

Untangling the events around the murder reveals even more painful truths about his family’s past. He’s always been surrounded by people who love him, but now it’s up to Denny to set his life on a new course.

©2025 by Holly Kennedy. (P)2025 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
Género Ficción Literatura y Ficción Mayoría de Edad Pueblo Pequeño y Rural Crimen Divertido Ingenioso Sincero Para sentirse bien Drama Asesinato

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“Andrew Eiden charmingly performs this first-person story of Denny Voss, which recounts a series of misunderstandings that lead to his conundrums and, eventually, his arrest for murder. Thirty-year-old Denny is cognitively challenged, and Eiden's portrayal displays Denny's persistent optimism and heart of gold in a natural way.… At the audiobook's end, author Holly Kennedy conversationally describes her reasons for writing a respectful, amusing story based on a developmentally disabled character. Listeners will, no doubt, root for Denny, too.”AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award Winner

“Original, deftly crafted, and told with author Holly Kennedy’s distinctive and narrative driven storytelling style…Unreservedly recommended.”—Midwest Book Review

The Sideways Life of Denny Voss will be a modern classic. Kennedy’s Denny is not idealized. Instead, he is fully revealed, with a clarity not seen in the pages of a novel since Carson McCullers wrote The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter. His story is a meditation on justice, bigotry, gun violence, and equity. Read it, perhaps as I did, all night, in one sitting, then look deep into your own community—and into your own heart.”—Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author of The Deep End of the Ocean

Heartwarming Story • Lovable Characters • Emotional Journey • Unique Perspective • Engaging Voice Acting

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Brilliant! Funny! Breathtaking!

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I loved the story, the characters, the narrator. Highly recommend! The author handled sensitive topics very well, in my opinion.

This checked all the boxes for me

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Best book I’ve listened to in a while
I love Denny and I want more!

Refreshingly wonderful book

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what a wonderful book. funny and sad. to see the world through Danny's eyes was moving.
the narrators voice was spot on.

Danny

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The story of a mentally challenged man, with an IQ in the 70s, accused of murder. As a part of his defense, he details his life experiences to his therapist, the story we read. An insightful look into an innocent and gentle mind. Injured at birth due to oxygen deprivation, the character is similar to someone with Down syndrome or on the autism spectrum. If you've ever known someone like this, you will relate - for others, it is educational. Humorous at times.

Just over nine hours of listening.

Recommended.

The Sideways Life ....

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Every once in awhile, a book comes along that touches you to the core and stays in your heart. The Sideways Life of Denny Voss is a heartwarming story with glimpses of Forrest Gump, Dominic & Eugene, with a whodunit mystery twisted in. It touches on many themes, but mostly, it's a tale of the indomitable nature of the human spirit. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Incredible Story, Great Narration!!

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Loved this book very much. A heartwarming story that is funny, sad and at times frustrating due to the characterization of mean, uncaring people which is true in real life. The author does a wonderful job of representing people with intellectual challenges and her portrayal of Denny was so realistic and refreshing to read. I also loved George who has his own challenges but creates such love for Denny and Denny for him. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.

Terrific book!

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I enjoyed the book. The characters were great, and well portrayed.
If you're going to listen to this, and you're Not a rabid believer in heavy handed leftist ideology, then hit "Stop" as soon as the book is over. The author's note afterwards is long and left a bit of a rusty taste in the back of my throat.

Good Listen

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I loved the characters and how true to life they are. Great read and highly recommend for anyone!

Relatable

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My brother was much like Denny, can attest that it rang true and it was a good story!

The honesty of the characters

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