Shattering Glass Audiobook, by Gail Giles Play Audiobook Sample

Shattering Glass Audiobook

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Read By: Scott Brick Publisher: Listening Library (Audio) Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: February 2008 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780739330951

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

9

Longest Chapter Length:

43:27 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

04 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

37:16 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

0

Publisher Description

Simon Glass was easy to hate. I never knew exactly why, there was too much to pick from. I guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didn’t realize it until the day we killed him.

From its powerful opening to its tension-filled ending, this compelling novel will pull you in and keep you listening. When Rob, the charismatic leader of the senior class, decides to turn the sniveling class nerd into Prince Charming, his cruel challenge leads to violence and death. Is our narrator, Rob’s friend, culpable? Quotes from teachers, parents, kids, and cops give different–sometimes conflicting–points of view about the dramatic and suspensful events.

Gail Giles has a firm grasp of high school cliques–and of high school as a dangerous place. Shattering Glass is her poignant and funny, subtle and richly textured, always memorable, young adult debut.

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"This was a very interestingbook. I liked how the storyling was different from alot of picks. I was confused on when they actually killed Glass. I found it weird that the author only brought up the killing in the last two pages. I kind of want to know more abut what happens to the boys after they killed him. Overall it was a great book!"

— Amanda (4 out of 5 stars)

Shattering Glass Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.85185185185185 out of 53.85185185185185 out of 53.85185185185185 out of 53.85185185185185 out of 53.85185185185185 out of 5 (3.85)
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " read on November 6, 2009 "

    — Maryam, 2/20/2014
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    " My favorite Gail Giles so far. Great mood of impending violence and complicated motivations. Wish there were more books that deal with popularity issues from guy POV. "

    — Lesley, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Goodness, when I read this book five years ago (while in high school) I thought it was great. Remembering it now, I've heard the same story told many times before. Good, but nothing new. I recommend it for a high school or middle school student. Not for an advanced reader, your wasting your time. "

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

    " it wuz sad "

    — Jayla, 1/22/2014
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    " Not my favorite. I thought it was too simplistic of a look at a topic that should be given more depth. "

    — Kat, 1/17/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was really inspiring and well written! "

    — Simone, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " One of my all time favorite books. I had to buy it. "

    — Tony, 1/4/2014
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    " Giles alway has a way to finsh a book where it's not in too dark just dark enough. "

    — Yady, 10/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Thought this book was really good but didn't like the ending. Read it to find out why. "

    — Matthew, 8/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " interesting book (: "

    — Ina, 8/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this book was incredable. I really enjoyed its pace and how well the booked flowed, and then was very unexpected, which really shocked me. I love books that keep on the edge of your seat and this one did! "

    — Krystal, 9/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 3.5 stars. Rather horrifying at points, but an intriguing exploration of the descent down a slippery slope of morality. However, with popularity as a central focus of the conflict, it tends to overlook the other aspects of interpersonal relationships in high school. "

    — Madeline, 6/10/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I felt sorry for Jeff Cooper and Steward. "

    — Nathan, 5/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This was horribly written. Like, there's nothing more I can say. The plotline was boring...well, the entire book was boring. I would've thrown it out, but I decided against it just because it would be a waste of 25 cents, which I paid this book. "

    — Alyssa, 5/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Quite a debut! Giles quickly made a name for herself in YA lit with this dark suspense novel. "

    — elissa, 4/11/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good high school material for kids who don't fit in. The author provides a wonderful explanation of just how adolescent emotions work. "

    — Nan, 1/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a very intense, intriguing book, and at the same time, kept me wanting to keep reading on! "

    — Mylin, 12/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It is a book about just how far people will go for their friends "

    — Jasonw09, 8/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Covernya keren bangett.... sayang isinya masih terlalu biasa, tidak sekeren covernya... "

    — "Mhd, 8/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book was amazing. like i thought that i'd meet rob, young, bob, simon, and coop when i walked in the hallway at school. this book was well written, with unexpected twists, and a glimpse into the way people are sometimes. I didn't wanna put it down. :P "

    — Arianna, 5/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Wasn't bad, but wasn't great. Thought the characters were very good and strong, I truly enjoyed them. "

    — Cassidy, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is definitely a thriller type of book. I don't remember the storyline of it, but i remember loving it. Def recommendable. "

    — Tania, 5/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " i loved this book it was very detailed. "

    — Vanessa, 4/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Disturbing. Would make a great discussion book More high school than middle. Recommended by Amy C. she reads it to her 8th graders. "

    — Margaret, 3/27/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " THIS BOOK! OH WOW! I was required to read this for my Honors English class. It is a VERY GOOD BOOK! "

    — Lauryn, 3/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Disturbing teen fiction about a twist on bullying. Not for the sensitive student, however, high schoolers LOVE this read! "

    — Trudy, 2/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Amazing book i wish they had a part two...however the end was very sad. This book kept me captivated and wanting to read more each day...?I LOVED IT? "

    — Da'Yonna, 2/3/2011

About Gail Giles

Lauren Ezzo, an Earphones Award-winning narrator, is a commercial voice talent and Chicago–based actor and graduate of Hope College. She has acted in Peppermint Creek Theatre Company’s world premiere of Or You Could Kiss Me. Her narrations have placed her on several “Best of the Year” lists, including AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of the Year list. In 2018, she was part of a full cast of narrators nominated for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Original Work.

About Scott Brick

Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.