The Memory of Running Audiobook

" I love this book. "

" A beautiful and melancholy tale of family, self-discovery and second chances while the main character Smithy moves back and forth between his epic bicycle ride and memories of his younger days. Loved it! "

" Fantastic book. Just read it. "

" nice book, not for everybody, most people will either love it or hate it, but when compared to the other books that sit next to it on this genre's shelf it is original and refershing "

" 3 1/2 stars. Enjoyable but sad. "

" I really enjoyed this book. It's about an overweight man searching for his sister and riding his bike across United States "

" Couldn't finish it.... First time that's ever happened!!!!! "

" Smithy, what a loser!! a good read though. "

" A rich evocation of the human spirit. "

" Description: An overweight, hard-drinking man takes a bike trip across U.S. after finding out that his parents and mentally ill sister are dead. In the process of this ride ,he becomes a new person. This book was rec. by Stephen King. "

" Good story telling here. This is an interesting read on many levels. "

" This was such a believable fictional story....I wanted to meet the main character on his journey. "

" Although it did become an engaging book, I had some difficulties with the writing style. The characters just did not seem believable and it was a touch melodramatic. Sometimes it just made me feel weird. "

" Don't remember how I got this book; have read it two or three times; quick to read and gives good mood in the end. Almost plausible change and (de)growth of main character. Light fun pretending to be more meaningfull than really is. "

" Such a good book. Made me cry, what more is needed to say? "

" One of the stupidest books I've ever wasted my time on. "

" An easy yet slow read. I recommend it but not a favorite.. "

" This is another one panned by the critics, but I loved it, really loved it. Perhaps as one whose bike was my soul for many years, and who misses the time I spent astride it, I'm more tolerant of this first novel, but I really connected with McLarty's protagonist. "

" Made me happy and sad all at the same time. A really good book. "

" Creepy for really good and sad "

" Although this book started slow for me and was depressing as I read on it drew me in and towards the end I could not put it down. A very good read. It is the perfect book club book, because I think it will lead to many great discussions at our meet up! "

" It is kind of manipulative emotionally, but it is a good story. I have no problem seeing Wally Lamb endorsing this one. Unlike Wally Lamb's She's Come Undone, I could sleep without reaching the end of the story, but like Lamb's book it was satisfying to conclude. "

" Read the Audible version -- great narrator. "

" Quote: "'Goddamn it to shit. Fuck,' he explained softly. "

" Loved this book. A little graphic in some places/profanity, etc. But well crafted characters you really cared about. This made me energized, ready to ride my bike this summer! "

" I listened to this story on audio-book. Although it was somewhat depressing at times, I also found it quite engaging. It was read by the author, who did a great job. It was a very long recording, but fit well with my commute schedule. "

" A very good story. It was a little confusing to put it down & then pick it up again because of all the flashbacks. "

" Liked this book and recommend it. "

" More like The Memory of Sucking! "