Draws you in and keeps you hooked until the end!

If you could sum up The Nix in three words, what would they be?

Compelling, Complex, Rich.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Nix?

There really are far too many memorable moments to single any one out.

Have you listened to any of Ari Fliakos’s other performances? How does this one compare?

No, but the next book I read will be narrated by him. After The Nix, I'm a fan. He's a fabulously talented narrator who makes the many characters in this book, male and female, instantly recognisable and interesting.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh many times and also gasp in amazement at the plot twist and turns. I especially appreciated how the writer and narrator helped me to have empathy for many of the characters and a sheer dislike for a few others.

Any additional comments?

This book draws you in from its first pages. The writer skillfully hooks you into each character's story in the present tense, while leading you backward and forward through time to introduce others. The storylines kept me so engrossed, that I began to resent being interrupted. It's been some time since a book kept me so fully engaged as this did from start to finish.

32 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Great but a few niggles

Really enjoyed it overall. A great novel. In places I found there was a lot of added description and detail, which didn't add to the story and was slightly boring. Also the narrator's voices for the young girl student and Ponage were incredibly grating - a bit overdone. That said, the plot was engaging and exciting, and the characterisation excellent. I would recommend! Just get through the overly detailed / annoying voice bits.

21 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Brilliant novel

I loved this book - best audiobook I've found in ages. It's moving, thought-provoking, very funny, well-written with a great plot and well-observed characters, and brilliantly read. Highly recommend.

20 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Clever and very entertaining

I found this hugely entertaining, vast in its sweeping coverage, often in forensic detail, of the topics of grief, dysfunctional family life, online gaming, 1960's US political history and more. The clever and intricately woven plot line jumps backwards and forwards in time but at no point loses its way. The main characters are brilliantly realized as are the supporting cast, especially the truly disturbing amoral Laura and poignant, virtual world addicted Pwnage.
Yes, perhaps at times the descriptive passages are overly long but this is more than compensated for by the author's sparkling style and humorous observation.
Ari Fliakos' superb narration only adds to the enjoyment of the whole. I can't wait to see what the very talented Nathan Hill writes next.

20 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Not what I expected

I should probably have researched the author. The novel is funny, brilliantly written and well observed, and the narration top-class, but from the blurb I didn't expect what is essentially a literary sitcom.

20 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Stunning piece of writing

Hugely enjoyable story packed with a fantastic and rich cast of characters. Excellent narration through out, every character's unique personally and voice captured perfectly.

15 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Expansive and beautifully intertwined

A fantastic story exceedingly well narrated. On of my favorites on Audible so far and a treat for anyone.

10 persone l'hanno trovata utile

EPIC

All of the above.
I can't think of anything else to write so I won't.

8 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Great story - great narrater

Wonderfully engaging book, only made better by the incredible narrator. Thank you for the experience!

8 persone l'hanno trovata utile

Excessive blabber

I'm sorry, I was very bored with the excessive blabber even though the storyline could have been entertaining. I struggled to finish the book but kept going in hope that I would get hooked.

7 persone l'hanno trovata utile