Cry to Heaven (Abridged) Audiobook

" It in this book that I believe we find the answers to many questions about Michael Jackson - his strange skin changes, his elongated limbs, his voice as it aged. Love this book for what it reveals about a dark not so distant part of the Catholic Church's history of abusing young boys especially for political and financial gain. "

" Yet another favorite of mine from Anne Rice. She was such an amazing story teller. Heard she got all religious which is a shame. "

" Fascinating story and great detail of Renaissance Italy. "

" Second favorite Anne Rice book ever. The scenery is amazing. "

" Well researched, but the story was convoluted and somehow also bland. "

" I read this in high school and really liked it ... if that tells you anything "

" This book took me FOREVER to finish. lol but that being said I adored it. I think its one of Anne Rice's best books. It really is a must read although I warn you it is a little different. "

" I picked this one off the library shelves in a rush, but was pleasantly surprised. I tend to view Anne Rice fiction as mediocre (there's good and bad), but found this novel to be pretty special. I would give it 4.5 stars, if I could. "

" I actually read the book. I could not find the book so I am just using the audio cover. I love the arts. I loved this book. "

" Propably more than I ever needed to know about Italian Castrati in the 18th century, but still... "

" Really well written book about 15th century Italy. "

" This book was heavy on intrigue and history with good justified revenge. Another of my favs from Anne Rice. "

" I'm never sure how I feel about Anne Rice books that don't have vampires in them, but this one quickly pulled me in. A fascinating look at the lives of the castrati. As much as Tonio frustrated me at times, the characters in this book are believable and lovable. "

" could not finish moved to slow boring "

" It was absultely fascinating to read about the "castrati" in Old Venice and how they lived (being castrated at a very young age to preserve the high voice and trained thereon for a life as a singer). However, the whole book was just so sad and dark, but that's Anna Rice right? "

" I absolutely looooove this book, and have read it many times. I recommend it. It's a stand alone book, not part of the vampire or witch series. "

" good book--took some turns i wasnt ready for...but good book. "

" 'Cry To Heaven' is a wonderful book. It's original, beautifully written and full of emotion. This is one of my favorite books by Anne Rice. "

" i love this book so much, the detail and study that she must experience is astounding... i love the beauty and astonishment of this book "

" Great book, not part of any series, about an Italian castrato singer, really good. "

" Add this to your reading list--while you're at it..make sure to read the Mayfair Witches series..truly unique and fascinating. "

" Great epic story. I read it years ago, forgot the details already, but remember the huge impression the book made on me. "

" Before you roll your eyes because this is an Anne Rice book, look again. It's a well-researched historical novel - the story of one of the last Castrati singers in Italy. If a bit overlush in the prose and detail, it's a fascinating story. "

" This book, I think, is much a historical fiction. Anne Rice paints a picture of the French Quarter in the years shortly after slavery. Very dramatic. "

" I read this book many years ago and since then I have never completely let loose of the main character, Tonio. He's like somebody I once knew that stays with me in the very back of my mind. This is one of the best books I've ever read. Well written is an understatement. "

" I've got mixed feelings about this book - on one hand it's enthralling learning about other worlds; on the other it's quite over-ripe, decadent and debauched in parts (the writing as well as lifestyle). Very definitely an adult read! "

" I had previously known little about this practice in this period of history except for the sill jokes you hear school boys make. There are scenes in this novel that have stayed with me for years. "

" Great read with good historical facts on opera during the time of the castrati. "

" love anne rice, but this book could have ended a few chapters earlier. "

" A nice read. I enjoyed how well she crafted her main character. "