Introduction
The Keeper
of Stars, written by Buck Turner, is about a sweeping romance that has taken
place in a small town. The story is first told in the 1960s and jumps forward
in time, revisiting that time period through the truth—oftentimes told in a
mysterious book type—where Jack and Ellie share an abiding, passionate love
interrupted by time. Listeners who love poignant romance stories will be quite
taken with this nostalgic yet emotional audiobook.
Why You
Should Listen to This Audiobook
This is an
audiobook that will resonate with the listener's love for free romance novels
with deep and emotionally layered stories. Love was lost, fate intertwined, and
memories backfired to bring on a story by the echoes of Nicholas Sparks. It's
an audiobook that whisks listeners back to classic and true romance.
Beautifully narrated, it adds to the dreamlike quality and envelops you in the
warmth and heartbreak of Jack and Ellie's tale.
Audiobook
Details
The story is
told along two timelines: First, we are introduced to the young Jack from
Tennessee and his love for Ellie, who is more attached to the stars than to
anything on this earth. An unexpected turn of events wrenches them apart until,
years later, a package arrives that puts Ellie face-to-face with a novel
chronicling their summer of love. The surprise reveals old memories and sets
off hope for a second chance.
Pros
& Cons
Pros:
Turner's
prose is beautifully written; the beauty of young love and memory are
bittersweet. So engaging are his characters that one feels relatable to the
characters of Jack and Ellie; their love is so real and engaging. The narration
in this audiobook is deep and emotive; it is perfect for fans of romantic
audiobooks in narration.
Cons:
Pacing:
There are parts in this story where listeners may find it a little slow, as the
story goes deep into emotion and introspection. Blind Spots
Blind Spots
One
potential blind spot in this audiobook involves the fact that there is a
complete and utter lack of plot twist—a potential issue for some listeners when
it comes to romance novels. As deep as this audiobook gets into the realm of
the emotional landscape, the pace of this audiobook can be a bit slow for those
listeners who enjoy a rapidly changing plot.
Final
Thoughts
The Keeper
of Stars is exactly what a lover of free romance novels would ask for when in
deep need of a nostalgic love story. Heartfelt narration combined with a
touching plot forms the basis of this audiobook, making it worth being taken on
a journey for lovers of classic romantic tales.
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