Dream Country: A Novel Audiobook, by Luanne Rice Play Audiobook Sample

Dream Country: A Novel Audiobook

Dream Country: A Novel Audiobook, by Luanne Rice Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Laural Merlington Publisher: Brilliance Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.38 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: November 2005 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781596006690

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

34

Longest Chapter Length:

51:18 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09:01 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

22:21 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

33

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Publisher Description

No one understands all the complexities of love, resentments, heartaches, and healing better than New York Times bestseller Luanne Rice, whose Follow the Stars Home was praised by People magazine as a story of “heartbreak and redemption.” In Dream Country, she once again draws us into a splintered family’s search for hope.

Daisy had gone to the Wyoming wilderness in search of inspiration for her jewelry making. She found rancher James Tucker, a man with the wilderness inside him. Their life together was close to paradise—until their three-year-old son Jake disappeared and was never found. Her marriage in tatters, Daisy returned home to Connecticut, taking with her from Wyoming two things: her daughter, Jake’s twin, and her livelihood, the jewelry she etches with symbols of Indian legend. Wyoming had taken everything else.

Thirteen years later, Wyoming wants more. Sage, now sixteen, has run away, and Daisy fears that Sage’s thirst to see the land and father of her dreams is driving her westward on freight trains and farm roads. Terrified, her mother flies out to where James Tucker rides the range with a heart turned to stone, still scouring the canyons for Jake. Wary of each other, Daisy and James wait and pray for the safe arrival of their one remaining child. And they’ll need all the strength and wisdom they can find, to learn that you cannot close the door on the past. In fact, sometimes, if you’re willing to step through it, that door to the past can lead you home.

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"I really enjoy Luanne Rice as a rule, and this book was very engaging. I am always impressed by the complexity and depth of the emotions the characters feel. In this story, it definitely had some interesting twists, about which I can't say much without giving away some key plot points. There were a few "co-incidences" of timing that I found a little bit too convenient, but overall if you believe in magic (not magic like witches, but magic like sometimes things do work out the way they're supposed to) then you'll enjoy this story. Hope, forgiveness, second chances - and the damage we do in the name of love are what I'd say this book is really "about"."

— Crystal (4 out of 5 stars)

Dream Country Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A bit contrived, more than a touch cheesey, but still a fun read with lovely descriptions of outdoor life in the interior west (something this midwest girl misses). "

    — Becky, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Ugh, too much swearing and I just don't care for cowboy stories. Didn't get past the second chapter. "

    — Jillian, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i loved this book. It kept me so in the dark, with all the different posibiltys of what could be what. "

    — Lvtaz800, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wow! What a great story. I was riveted and could not put it down. I actually had to read ahead (which I never do) so I could put it down and go to work. If I wasn't already a fan of Luanne's writing, I would be now. "

    — Christy, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good read, page-turner, interesting family connections, wonderful images to go along with the content. "

    — Pdkatt, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This book was ok as a quick read, but it read too much like a soap opera, with lots of wacky characters and coincidences that just make you roll your eyes. I have to admit, though, it made me want to live in Wyoming. "

    — Crystalin, 1/23/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This was a good read. I didn't get totally hooked until the end. Lots of Indian myths and folklore- really a bit too much coincidence but still a good read. "

    — Sallie, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book was great. honestly kept twisting and turning! loved it! "

    — Jana, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is my favorite Luanne Rice book so far, good family drama, romance, suspense...I really liked it! "

    — Brelynn, 1/3/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again, I read the reader's digest version, so it may have edited out racier scenes. This story had romance, mystery and poignant interactions between characters. "

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

    " The book was okay. It was supposed to be about second chances and families overcoming tragedy. The plot seemed too contrived to me. "

    — Fanficfan44, 12/8/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another book about twins. I wish i had a dollar for every book i've read that twins involved in the plot. "

    — Pat, 12/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Its good book, she is a great author "

    — Dawn, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I am a fan of this author. It is a bit flowery sometimes which I could do without, but I really like her books. They aren't so out there that you just know it is so fake! I thought this one was extremely touching. "

    — Heidi, 11/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I liked it, even though I could predict much of the outcome. "

    — Pamela, 9/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A tender story of love, forgiveness and family bond.....a story you'll never want to end! "

    — Marilyn, 9/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " good beach read. Some far-fetched coincidences. "

    — Rachel, 1/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I could not put this book down. The only thing I did not like was all the animal deaths!!! "

    — Kayra, 1/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Sometimes you just need a good fluffy read "

    — Melanie, 1/5/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It's mostly a typical romance but with a bit of mysticism. It also has some harsh reality thrown in; i.e. teenage pregnancy, puppy mills, abuse, kidnapping. But I like how it all ties up at the end. "

    — Cali, 12/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " interesting characters and picture of ranch life in Wyoming. good light reading "

    — Pam, 7/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I know Luanne Rice is a best selling author, but she isn't my cup of tea. I need a meatier and more plausible storyline. "

    — Selina, 4/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another good book by Luanne Rice. I have read lots of her books and have never been dissapointed. This book is a story about a broken up family who finds their way back together. Very good book. I would reccomend it for anyone. "

    — Sarah, 4/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. I wonder if there was a second or third to come from it? "

    — Casey, 1/4/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was easy to lose myself in this book. Not predictable. A mystery and family drama that captured me. Couldn't put it down. "

    — Linda, 6/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Some mysticism, some romance, some sorrow, some joy, some frustration, some crime, some forgiveness, has it all, with beauriful descriptions of the Wyoming scenery "

    — Marianne, 5/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of those books you start reading and down't want to put down. Luanne Rice is a master at drawing you in to her stories. "

    — Peggy, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Have only read a couple of Rice books but this was pretty good. "

    — Sandy, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I LOVED this book..one of my favorites ..could not put it down. "

    — Katie, 2/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another good book by Luanne Rice. I have read lots of her books and have never been dissapointed. This book is a story about a broken up family who finds their way back together. Very good book. I would reccomend it for anyone. "

    — Sarahlentin, 2/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book was okay, but a bit predictable. Also, I am not sure how well the author knows Wyoming. I had never heard of Luanne Rice before and found her on the Featured Author shelf at the library. "

    — Sarah, 2/14/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Its good book, she is a great author "

    — Dawn, 1/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " good beach read. Some far-fetched coincidences. "

    — Rachel, 1/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I would go anywhere if i were Sage...fearless "

    — Joycezhu, 11/29/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It was easy to lose myself in this book. Not predictable. A mystery and family drama that captured me. Couldn't put it down. "

    — Linda, 1/4/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I could not put this book down. The only thing I did not like was all the animal deaths!!! "

    — Kayra, 12/5/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " OK- interesting story with some serious twists. Quick read. "

    — Ashley, 11/23/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " i loved this book. It kept me so in the dark, with all the different posibiltys of what could be what. "

    — Lvtaz800, 11/2/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Again, I read the reader's digest version, so it may have edited out racier scenes. This story had romance, mystery and poignant interactions between characters. "

    — Julie, 10/23/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " A tender story of love, forgiveness and family bond.....a story you'll never want to end! "

    — Marilyn, 9/18/2009
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another book about twins. I wish i had a dollar for every book i've read that twins involved in the plot. "

    — Pat, 8/10/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " interesting characters and picture of ranch life in Wyoming. good light reading "

    — Pam, 7/29/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was such a good book, grabbed me right from the beginning. Fell in love with the characters and enjoyed their adventures. Luanne Rice is one of the best! "

    — Kathy, 7/8/2009
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I loved this book. I wonder if there was a second or third to come from it? "

    — Casey, 5/28/2009

About Luanne Rice

Luanne Rice is the author of more than thirty novels, including the New York Times bestseller Sandcastles. Many of her novels have been made into movies for television. Her short stories, essays, and articles have been widely published in magazines and newspapers. She received the 2014 Connecticut Governor’s Arts Award for excellence and lifetime achievement in the Literary Arts category.

About Laural Merlington

Laural Merlington is an audiobook narrator with over two hundred titles to her credit and a winner of multiple Earphones Awards. An Audie Award nominee, she has also directed over one hundred audiobooks. She has performed and directed for thirty years in theaters throughout the country. In addition to her extensive theater and voice-over work, she teaches college in her home state of Michigan.