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Title: If You Find Me
Author: Emily Murdoch
Narrator: Tai Sammons
Format: Unabridged
Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-26-13
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7806 votes
Genres: Teens, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary:
A deeply compelling mix of high school drama and page-turning mystery that asks profound questions about family, truth, and love
Fourteen-year-old Carey and six-year-old Jenessa have been living in the woods with their mother for as long as they can remember; the sheltering trees and a broken-down camper are all they know. But what theyve never been told is that Carey vanished from the real world ten years ago, when their mother took her, causing an uproar in the media - and in her fathers life.
Now, abandoned by the mother they trusted, theyre often left alone for long periods of time to fend for themselves - but, in one moment, everything changes. Theyre found by Careys father and thrust into a bright and perplexing new world, one of shopping malls, shiny appliances, new clothes, and mouth-watering food. Carey desperately wants to believe in this new reality but is held back by a deep and painful loyalty to her mentally ill mother, who gave Carey her violin and taught her how to play the soaring music that helps her survive.
And then theres the other piece of Careys past that haunts her, the story of what happened to her and Jenessa on that dark night in the woods - the reason Jenessa hasnt spoken a word in over a year. Will Carey ever be able to trust her father and his family enough to fit into this new life? Will Jenessa finally break her silence and ruin the cocoon of safety that Careys built so carefully around them? And what will happen if the secret comes out?
Critic Reviews:
Grabbed me by the heart on page one and didnt let go till the very last word. Murdochs language is lovely, her storytelling gripping. (Carol Lynch Williams, PEN Award-winning author of The Chosen One)
Within two pages, I was so hopelessly hooked, I felt like the story had attached itself to meOriginal and suspenseful, but most of all, it was Careys voice that had me flipping the pagesOne of those books you devour. (Jennifer Brown, author of Hate List)
SearingHurt my heart and will probably haunt my dreamsa beautiful book about survival, identity, family, love, and so much more. (Jenny Downham, author of Before I Die)
Members Reviews:
One of the best books I have ever listened to!
Would you consider the audio edition of If You Find Me to be better than the print version?
Yes, this was read by Tai Sammons and much feeling came forth.
What did you like best about this story?
When Carey found out the truth about what happened to her.
Which character as performed by Tai Sammons was your favorite?
Carey for sure. Nessia was great too.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
If you find me.
Any additional comments?
I originally got this as a library book. Then because I loved it so much I bought both the audio and the kindle version of it. Thank You very much!
Great Story With Very Impressive Narration
It was promoted by Audible, but I didn't like the cover which put me off for some odd reason. Yet, when it came on sale, I decided to give it a try. Lucky for me because I absolutely loved this book.
The protagonist, Carey, is a 14 year-old girl, so if you are one of those folks that can only read books about same-age adults as you, and you feel insulted if you get even a whiff of YA literature, then this book is not for you. On the other hand, if you are open to reading about teens or even love YA-type books, this book IS for you.
