Ravens Audiobook

" Can you like a book and hate it at the same time? This book is a quick read and I really liked the characters. But, come on, why didn't they try to escape the grips of Shaw? I've read that it is about Stockholm Syndrome, where you identify with your captures, but if that is the premise it wasn't developed well . . . I had to read a review to figure it out. And does Stockholm Syndrome happen over night like in this book? I liked the whole idea, but so much of the plot is unbelievable. For example, Shaw and Romeo are leaving it all behind, so how did Romeo find everything he needed to bug the Boatwright's computer so quickly? Also, Shaw and Romeo seem to know the town inside and out even though they have never been there before. If they are such quick learners and so computer smart, they should have done a better job scamming the Boatwrights. Finally, why was the book called "Ravens"? I guess I need to read more reviews to find out. "

" It took me 2 years to finish this book. It was a "read in the bathroom" book. If it had been good, I'd have taken it out of the bathroom and read it through. This one, however, was not interesting enough that I wanted to read more than a paragraph at a time. Meh. "

" Scary enough to make me never want to win the lottery1 "

" I've wanted to read this for a long time. I got a preview of it years ago and got way pumped up for it. Overall, it didn't let me down. It was a pretty good read. The problem was that reality was suspended a bit much for me. Don't get me wrong, I know it's fiction and I can suspend reality with the best of them. However when your family is being held captive and the guy holding you leaves you all alone while he goes to visit someone else, other family member or not, across town, why would you not call the police while he was gone? Even run, drive away. That happened too frequently in the book. Plus I think the author gave up on the ending. He had a good idea, but he was just done writing or something. Way to quick! Overall though a good read! "

" I stopped reading at about 100 pages as the languages was bad. Alot of the "F" bomb and other curse words. "

" I am going off a Stephen King picks best of 2009. So far not extremely impressed. "

" I'm really looking forward to the release of this book. "

" Enjoyable rollercoaster of a book... "

" One of the best endings I've read in years "

" what a twisted book. i've read better but the idea here was good. that's all i have to say. "

" I stopped reading this book after about 60 pages. Seems well written and a reasonable story line. I just wasn't in the mood for the story and the creepy bad guy. "

" Terrible. Only finished so that I could accurately rate it a 1. Does the world really need another book about a loser primary character who thinks he has the right to take hostage a family who has won the lottery, and control them heart, mind and wallet through violence with no remorse? "

" This book was like reading an extended Criminal Minds script. Blechhhh. "

" This book was messed up. I don't know what is worse. That someone thought of these twisted characters or that I kept reading about them. Ethically complicated psychological thriller...in places overdeveloped and in others underdeveloped. But overall an interesting read. "

" dark humor and unusual observations about modern light "

" Not the thriller I expected. Very dark "

" I only finished this book because I hate not finishing a book. Not one I could recommend "

" You can read my thoughts here. (2.75/5) "

" Started the book on 2-20-13 and finished on 2-22-13. I was in a hurry to find out how it ended! "

" I couldn't wait to get back to this book every night. Very fast-paced, which looking back on it, is a bit odd since most of the book focuses more on human interaction/relationships than it does the actual plot. Good read! "

" Pretty stupid. I gave up after 50 pages. Characters just seemed too dumb and the story too unrealistic. "

" strange book. well written but not my favourite read of the year so far. "

" Enjoyable rollercoaster of a book... "

" C. also predictable, which i should have predicted. "

" I really was entertained by this book. I was able to picture each scene and character in my mind. It had a few surprises that I liked. "

" Couldn't find any characters to root for in this story. Found myself just trying to finish the book. However, I'm glad I did because the ending was somewhat satisfying. Not a terrible read, but not terribly good either. "

" I just couldn't get into this book, the plot was frustrating and seemed unrealistic, and all of the characters were despicable. It's odd because I really enjoyed The Juror, and Caveman's Valentine. Will try again at a future date. "