When deciding which book to read next most people know what
they are looking for in print form what this column will highlight is a
different form of reading, and that is listening to the audiobook. I love
audiobooks whether it be traveling in the car, cleaning the house or working I
listen to audiobooks all the time.
Most of you know our new Library2Go service makes it easy to
download ebooks but what some might not know is there is also a great selection
of audiobooks available for download too. I will spotlight some of my favorite
audiobooks and narrators.
Todays Spotlight is : The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom narrated by, Dan Stevens
Synopsis: In Mitch Albom's newest work of fiction, the
inventor of the world's first clock is punished for trying to measure God's
greatest gift. He is banished to a cave for centuries and forced to listen to
the voices of all who come after him seeking more days, more years. Eventually,
with his soul nearly broken, Father Time is granted his freedom, along with a
magical hourglass and a mission: a chance to redeem himself by teaching two
earthly people the true meaning of time.
He returns to our world--now dominated by the hour-counting
he so innocently began--and commences a journey with two unlikely partners: one
a teenage girl who is about to give up on life, the other a wealthy old
businessman who wants to live forever. To save himself, he must save them both.
And stop the world to do so.
My Review:
I haven’t read Mitch Albom’s other books, they aren’t in a
genre I usually read but after seeing the great write up this audiobook got in
Audiofile magazine this one sounded like something I would like, and I wasn’t
wrong!
This book is very relevant to the world we live in because
it seems everyone is in a rush to get where they are going and wanting more
time to get it done, but be careful what you wish for. As Dor found out the
hard way, 100’s of centuries ago he designed the first clock but God (or some
such person) is not happy with him for this and banishes him to a cave for
centuries where he becomes Father Time. Now centuries later God (or some such
person) has a deal for him if he can save 2 people he can have his freedom. The
2 people he chooses are a teenage girl, Sarah, who wants to give up her time
because she has gotten her heart broken and an old man, Victor, in kidney failure
who wants more time, can he save these two people and in turn save himself?
“When you are measuring time you are not living it.” So very
true! A very well written cautionary tale about time and not taking it for
granted or wasting it, loved the epilogue. Actually I just really liked this
whole book. I have seen some reviews saying this book was choppy but I never
got that feeling at all and that may be because I listened to it on audio. I
thought the story was great and felt like any “choppiness” just made me feel
more of what Dor was feeling being in this new world and to really explore it
he had to slow time because our world moves so fast. I think this book will
appeal to a different audience than Albom’s previous books, yes people who
liked his past books will probably like this one but because of the fantasy
element of Father Time I think this will appeal to people who read fantasy or
enjoy fairytales re-told.
Dan Stevens narration of this book is fabulous! Every voice
is spot on, you never question who is talking each voice has its own inflection
and tone. I see why this performance has won a well-deserved earphones award
and would not be at all surprised if this one wins big at the Audies too! I
just can’t say enough about how great the narration of this book is. If you are
thinking of reading this one I highly recommend it on audio! Dan Stevens will
be a narrator to look for in the future!
4 ½ Stars
5+++ Stars for the narration
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