Ordinary People Audiobook

" A quick, haunting, and wonderfully therapeutic read. Definitely something you want to check out. And you will be pleased to know that Guest's novel was well adapted to the big screen in a critically acclaimed film, based on the book. I only wish that I had thought to read the book ahead of the watching the film. It offers such different perspective, as books often do, and reveals a lot more about the characters of Calvin, Beth, and Conrad. "

" I had to watch the movie in Psych at the movies.. but it was a wonderful movie and it had a deep meaning. "

" Oh, upper-middle-class suburban nuclear family woe. "

" I loved this novel. Many universal themes touched on along with a deep and rich woven plot of family dysfunction. These characters are likable enough. but in the end you will definitely know people like them. No one is ordinary and Guest is a gifted storyteller who won't leave you dissatisfied. "

" This is one of my mom's favorite books, I loved the story about a dysfunctional family and how they get through hard times. "

" Excellent. The movie is very true to the book. "

" One of my favourite books of all time. So beautifully written. Heartbreaking story. And the movie is so close..so well done, trust Robert Redford to make a good one. "

" fabulously insightful about how building "successful images" can't completely mask emotion within. brilliant characters. "

" We never fail to put blames on the ones who survived. "

" Read this in high school. Enjoyable. Sort of a Catcher in the Rye lite, in terms of theme and, to some extent, subject matter. "

" Really great book that I totally recommend "

" Great book involving a fascinating therapeutic relationship. Good one to pick apart and analyze. "

" Best value ever - since I purchased this book for a quarter at a used book store while on summer vacation! The characters had depth and you could feel their pain and angst without it striking you as self-pitying. "

" An Ordinary book sadly. Nothing extraordinary at all, just ordinary - a cover, pages, words etc. "

" I haven't read this in a long time, but it remains one of the most vivid books I read during my high school years. Unbelievably relatable. "

" Simply put, this books is not ordinary. It discribes a family that seems off and then why. "

" This book about coming back from the nadir of depression is such a gift. If I'm feeling down, this book always makes me feel better. "

" Brilliant characters. Wonderfully emotional scenes. I enjoyed every page. "

" loved this book and the movie is also really good. "

" This remains to me one of the most heartbreaking books I've ever read (far more compelling insight on male adolescence than Catcher in the Rye I think) "

" My first experience with present tense narrative, which took some adjusting to, this book had a tremendous impact on me, inspiring me to write the first (somewhat derivative) short story I ever entered into a competition. This is a powerful story with very memorable characters. "

" I read it in high school and found it very interesting. I don't know why I liked this book so much but was not able to connect with "Catcher in the Rye". "

" Compelling story of a traumatized teenager who journeys through depression to realize that although his old life is gone for good he can find peace as he lives his new life. Insightful look at both the son and his parents as they all handle grief in their own way. "

" What a great book! One of the best! "

" somehow I missed reading this in highschool "

" Difficult and moving. A must read. "

" This book was an 11th grade treasure. "

" I thought it described depression really well. "

" I read this book because I saw the movie and then I wanted to read the book. This book is really sad, but it is a good book. "

" I really enjoyed reading this one again. It has such great insight on the complexity of being human, and how we cope with it. "

" Ordinary People is an extraordinary novel that gives the reader a first hand look at a family that is unravelling. A must read and then a must see (the movie - that is.) The movie is perfect but read the book first. "