Belong to Me: A Novel Audiobook, by Marisa de los Santos Play Audiobook Sample

Belong to Me: A Novel Audiobook

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Read By: Julia Gibson Publisher: HarperAudio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 10.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 7.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Love Walked In Series Release Date: April 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780061632471

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

114

Longest Chapter Length:

12:15 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

03:33 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

08:03 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

9

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Publisher Description

“Marisa de los Santos’s Belong to Me is my favorite discovery of the past years: a terrific page-turner that’s also poignant, funny, surprising and deeply heartfelt.” —Harlan Coben   “Complex, engaging, and surprisingly moving.” —Boston Globe

The sensational New York Times bestseller from Marisa de los Santos, Belong to Me is a gift for readers, an enchanting, luminous novel about the accidents, both big and small, that affect our choice of friend, lover, and spouse. A story centered around three very different suburban neighbors and what it truly means to “belong” to someone, this eye-opening, unforgettable book is the perfect book club selection—beautifully written, smart and sophisticated women’s fiction that invites discussion as it touches the heart—and the ideal companion to de los Santos’s previous blockbuster, Love Walked In.

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"Ironically, I had no idea this book is a sequel! As a girl who judges a book by its cover, I've always liked these rainboots but never picked up the book til now. I suppose reading this first would be okay, but the true story begins in her first book, Love Walks In- that's where we really meet Cornelia, Clare, Teo, etc. That's the book that fully develops our love for the characters. Without it, I think this book would have been dull, but since I knew so much about them, their lives and motives made much more sense. Several stories lines intertwine and although the ending could have been "less tidy", it really was a good book."

— Gina (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “A good read.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “De los Santos keeps us totally engaged with these fragile creatures, who get under our skin and, ultimately, into our hearts.”

    — School Library Journal
  • “Witty and intelligent.”

    — Kirkus Reviews
  • “Julia Gibson is an easygoing storyteller who gives the impression of describing events in which she has had a direct part. She is sensitive to the emotion of the characters without overstating it.”

    — AudioFile

Awards

  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

Belong to Me Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.65 out of 53.65 out of 53.65 out of 53.65 out of 53.65 out of 5 (3.65)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. The characters are so multidimensional that they leap off the page. The prose is so full of meaning and so descriptive that I want to read it again. I had read another book by this author which I didn't really like. However, I got this from the library, so, free, right? So glad I did. "

    — Maryellen, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " If you liked Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons, you will love this! I enjoyed it. "

    — Debbie, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I did not like this book as much as I had hoped. "

    — Teresa, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Great characters that interacted well together and just an easy read for the plane. "

    — Chris, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read Belong to Me without realizing that this was a sequel to Love Walked In. However, I don't think I needed to read it first, as this book stood alone. This was a quick easy read. I thought it was a realistic "this is life" book. Some funny parts but mostly sad and I'm not a big fan of sad. "

    — Padgy, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Was glad to have more Cornelia and Teo and Clare. But this was NOT _Love Walked In_. "

    — Ali, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'd give this 3 1/2 stars if I were able to. It's a great vacation-read book. I plowed through it in just a few days. The writing style is chirpy but solid, and the plot is satisfying in a good drama sort of way. Good follow-up to Love Walked In. "

    — Shrop, 1/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This is a very nice story. Not terribly exciting though. I don't know that I'll read another one of her books. I just get bored so easily these days. I want to be wowed, darn it. "

    — Dawnzi, 12/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I love so much of what this author has to say, and I enjoyed the opportunity to revisit the Love Walked In characters; however, Belong to Me felt a little rambling and unfocused to me overall. "

    — Brianne, 12/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A modern story that is a follow on to Love Walked in. Again, I liked the modern day situations and the strength of the women to survive and their friendships. "

    — Linda, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this one just as much as the first! Look forward to more of her work! "

    — Amy, 11/16/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " SO far so good... a chick book. "

    — Marla, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " nice followup to the 1st "

    — Jayne, 11/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " What a difference from the first book. I liked this one a lot better. It was all more believable. It was almost as if the author's publisher told her to take out the things that were "out there" from the first book. "

    — Caroline, 11/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved this book. So many stories within the story and great people to love. A little more humor and it would have been 5 stars for me! "

    — Cyndi, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " I like Loved Walked In much better--still having trouble with the sister and significant other in this story... "

    — Kathleen, 8/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A good read!! I loved it. "

    — Sarahb., 6/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although there were a couple of times De Los Santos' writing has contained poorly-formed sentences, the story itself was engaging, entertaining, and indeed made me cry in parts. It was an easy, feel-good read. **This is the sequel to "Love Walked In"** "

    — cristina, 3/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good story, good characters, easy to read. Enjoyed it a lot. Had some good twists and good character growth. I liked the characters from the previous books but the story didn't read like a sequel. "

    — Ruth, 11/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great crying book. You need these sometimes. "

    — Natalie, 10/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved this book! "Belong to Me" had me laughing and crying. An excellent read. "

    — Monique, 6/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow. Great book. Very well written. The author discribes the characters with such amazing details that they come alive. Most of the characters I don't relate too but I gained a new understanding why they do what they do. I'm going to reread it! "

    — Niki, 3/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love finding chick lit books with unique and unpredictable plots and Santos' books fall into that category. The characters are so complex and just real. "

    — Rebecca, 1/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Summer reading is off to a great start with this novel! "

    — Kristie, 11/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This one was also good especially for a sequel "

    — Mbform, 11/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good beach dad with a predictable plot and spunkily perfect characters. "

    — Lisa, 6/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " this book was intresting at times but had a very disapointing end =/ "

    — Lisa, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Beautiful stories with characters I wanted to hug, throw things at and sit down and have a good cry with. "

    — Laura, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book and it really kept my interest. I wanted to see what happened to the characters so I was inspired to keep reading. I read the prequel, Love Walked In, last summer and enjoyed that one as well. One thing, why is there no mention of Teo's ex-wife (I won't give more away)? "

    — Laurie, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book - but I read it a while ago, so I don't really remember what I loved about it. "

    — Katie, 5/13/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Enjoyed it! Wasn't too serious or sentimental. An honest female voice. It was good. "

    — Marikka, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Easy Read. Great Story. Emotional, but not too overwhelming. Good book. "

    — Rachel, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Oh my God.... What a book.... I was crying my eyes out as If I was one of the members of the story in describtion of the death of Elizabeth.... So true.... Be prepared to sob your eyes out... A definite must read.... "

    — Carolin, 5/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was just okay. It reminded me of the television show Desperate Housewives. Unlikely and unbelievable, but it was a fun, breezy read. "

    — Carrie, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved the character development and the unexpected friendships that grew among the characters. I thought it was well written, however there were a few parts of the book I was uncomfortable with (language being one - some of the words once in awhile). "

    — Becky, 5/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this book, but I did not like the ending that much. Hard to say why, but it started off so well and then it fizzled into something that was similar to some other book that I have read in some other year. Same old, same old. "

    — Lisa, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very nice story of a group of people who become friends and family. An interesting mystery thrown in the mix made this book an enjoyable read. "

    — Amy, 4/28/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Listened to this on audio book, and I kept wishing it would end so I could move on to something better. "

    — Iris, 4/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Was apprehensive about this book in the beginning. Not a fan of some woman in our society. The story drew me right in after the 1/3 of the book. I loved the writing and the characters. "

    — Dani, 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked the unexpected twist "

    — jphillips, 4/15/2011

About Marisa de los Santos

Marisa de los Santos is the New York Times bestselling author of Love Walked In, Belong to Me, and Falling Together. She has also published a poetry collection called From the Bones Out.

About Julia Gibson

Julia Gibson received an MFA from New York University. She has appeared on Broadway and other major stages in New York, as well as regional theaters from Dallas to San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, and more. Gibson has played major roles in productions such as The Seagull, Angels in America, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Her television and film credits include Michael Clayton, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Spin City, and One Life to Live.