Labor Day Audiobook

" really compelling and disturbing book. i felt uncomfortable at first while reading, then could not put it down. i ended up really liking it "

" Just couldn't get into this book...I gave up after about 30 pages which is really unusual for me. Oh well, on to the next! "

" I loved this book...despite having a child narrator which I don't usually like..it was a quick and easy read..but had a lot to say all the same...I'd saved it to read this weekend (Labor Day:) .... "

" Loved this book! Joyce Maynard is a master of character development. This is a book that will capture your attention immediately. I got sad at the end, not because of the storyline, but because the book was ending... "

" A teenage boy describes the Labor Day weekend when his reclusive mother brings home a fugitive to hide in their home. A great book about how people change throughout their lives because of the people they come to know, the decisions they make and the random things that happen to them. "

" I loev Joyce Maynard and had to eradh this book before the movie comes out next year and it didn't disappoint. Some of it was a bit far fetched for me, but I enjoyed the storyline, I'm sure the movie will be great! "

" This is a sweet story - loved the ending, but it's not great literature. Yet I am so, so glad I read it. "

" This story was unique. Three characters came together in a strange way, and the story was told with sensitivity and with keen understanding for the ages and stages of the different characters. Once I heard the author's interview I was intrigued, and the book did not disappoint me. "

" I thought this was okay. I was interested enough to finish it fairly quickly, but I didn't really connect with any of the characters. None of them seemed to me to act like real human beings, I just didn't believe it. But an easy quick read. "

" The narrator, a thirteen year old boy, Henry, lives with his unstable, divorced mother, Adele. Over a long Labor Day weekend, they harbor an escaped convict, Frank. The three together, surprisingly, make life better for each other. Sweet ending. "

" I have read 2 books by this author and can't wait to read more. Awesome writer "

" Loved it. Great writing, and a great story. "

" A surprisingly refreshing book about a 13 year old and his mother. Life changes for them during the Labor Day weekend when they take meet at man at the Pricemart and take him home. Frank has just escaped from prison but he is kind and the boy's mother falls in love with him. "

" Perfectly fine, I just didn't love it. "

" i really liked this book. I love that only 3 days could shape a young boy's entire life. Sad but happy at the same time. "

" Surprisingly wonderful read! Had I liked the beginning as much as the end, I definitely would have given this book 5 stars. You could really see the growth in the characters....part of the charm in this novel. "

" It was surprisingly a wonderful book! I recommended it to book club and they all loved it too! Very unusual story and even a unique writing style but loved everything about it! "

" I read this over Labor Day weekend and was touched by the story of a young teenager with dreams and unfulfilled wishes that turn on a chance meeting. "

" This was a quick read for me but seemed too far fetch for me to really get into the book. It was also a bit predictable but overall a good read. "

" Even though the circumstances were beyond belief, the characters were relatable and realistic. "

" I would have liked to give this book 3.5 stars but that wasn't an option. I liked the suspense, and the viewpoint of the young narrator....to say more would be a spoiler. "

" Entertaining, fun, and humorous. I loved it. "

" Interesting events over a Labor Day weekend change several lives. Another easy, fun read. Nothing spectacular, but certainly not a waste of time. "

" Really liking this one so far. "

" I liked this book because the characters were so real and true to life and while you could see the inevitability of where the plot was heading, it was hard to put down. "

" This is the third book by this author I've read this month. They are quick, easy reads, but say quite a bit about people. I will likely read more by Joyce Maynard in the future. "

" Good book, I enjoyed it. "

" Lovely story or pain, redemption, and coming-of-age. "

" Don't like how there are no quotes. "

" I really wanted to give this four and a half stars. Just a great read. I didn't give it five stars because it was a little far fetched...but a really sweet book nonetheless. "

" It is a different book. Interesting though. The last chapter takes it from a 2 to a 4 star for me "

" This was an unusual love story which kept me interested throughout the book. Although the story was a bit far-fetched, I can see how it could actually happen. "

" Great,quick read. I really enjoyed the characters and the somewhat happy ending for a change. Highly recommend if you are looking for an engrossing book to get you back into reading or a short read (I read it in a day). "

" This story was unique. Three characters came together in a strange way, and the story was told with sensitivity and with keen understanding for the ages and stages of the different characters. Once I heard the author's interview I was intrigued, and the book did not disappoint me. "

" Easy & enjoyable read. Great characters, good story! "

" Deed weinig voor me. Ik miste een bepaald gevoel, diepgang. Geen slecht boek. Zeker niet. Maar echt geen topper voor mij persoonlijk. "

" Really enjoyed...Maynard is a skilled writer and loved the viewpoint of son on living through a odd but ultimately loving situation "

" Felt like I was reading Bel Canto again, but in a good way. "