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Wild Dark Shore
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Feb 21, 2025
bookshelves: audiobooks, netgalley, 2025-all-reads-challenge, 2025-netgalley-challenge
Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica, and they live in the lighthouse on the island. Home to the world’s largest seed bank, Shearwater was once full of researchers. But with sea levels rising, the Salts are now its final inhabitants, packing up the seeds before they are transported to safer ground. During a violent storm a woman washes up on shore and the Salts nurse her back to health.
This is quite different from most of the books I read and I was quite involved in the story. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Cooper Mortlock; Katherine Littrell; Saskia Maarleveld; and Steve West. I have no idea which parts were narrated by which narrator but they all did a great job. Whoever narrated Dominic had a very deep gruff voice and sometimes delivered his lines in a husky whisper which I had trouble with but I think that's more my hearing than anything and it got easier as time went on. I loved the realistic-sounding voice of the youngest child - Orly (even though I thought his name was Ollie until more than half-way through).
There's a lot going on in this book and descriptions of the island, the buildings and the weather are very detailed and atmospheric. The story is a little bit to do with climate change and a little bit speculative and a lot to do with family dynamics, with a mystery thrown in. The cover perfectly depicts the tone of this book. If it hadn't been for the romance scenes I probably would've given it 5 stars. The romance seemed totally out of place to me even though I see how it fits into the story. I had been hoping for a different ending and yet it seemed appopriate. I confess I shed a few tears throughout the book.
TW (could be spoilerish): (view spoiler).
My thanks to McMillan Audio, via Netgalley, for approving my request to listen to this audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
This is quite different from most of the books I read and I was quite involved in the story. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Cooper Mortlock; Katherine Littrell; Saskia Maarleveld; and Steve West. I have no idea which parts were narrated by which narrator but they all did a great job. Whoever narrated Dominic had a very deep gruff voice and sometimes delivered his lines in a husky whisper which I had trouble with but I think that's more my hearing than anything and it got easier as time went on. I loved the realistic-sounding voice of the youngest child - Orly (even though I thought his name was Ollie until more than half-way through).
There's a lot going on in this book and descriptions of the island, the buildings and the weather are very detailed and atmospheric. The story is a little bit to do with climate change and a little bit speculative and a lot to do with family dynamics, with a mystery thrown in. The cover perfectly depicts the tone of this book. If it hadn't been for the romance scenes I probably would've given it 5 stars. The romance seemed totally out of place to me even though I see how it fits into the story. I had been hoping for a different ending and yet it seemed appopriate. I confess I shed a few tears throughout the book.
TW (could be spoilerish): (view spoiler).
My thanks to McMillan Audio, via Netgalley, for approving my request to listen to this audiobook. All opinions expressed are my own.
Publication Date: March 4, 2025
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January 16, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025 10:43AM
I think that Dom is narrated by Steve West, he has a very distinctive voice. Fabulous review, Carol!
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MarilynW wrote: "I think that Dom is narrated by Steve West, he has a very distinctive voice. Fabulous review, Carol!"Thanks Marilyn. I thought it might be him because some reviewers seemed to recognize his voice.
Great review, Carol! Glad this was a good one! I have it on my tbr and can't wait to get to it. :)
Yun wrote: "Great review, Carol! Glad this was a good one! I have it on my tbr and can't wait to get to it. :)"Thanks Yun. I hope you enjoy it.
Excellent review Carol!
Melissa (Always Behind) wrote: "Excellent review Carol!"Thanks Melissa. I wonder if we'll ever get caught up?!
This is different from what I'd usually read too but sounds really good! A wonderful review Carol!
Tina wrote: "This is different from what I'd usually read too but sounds really good! A wonderful review Carol!"Thanks Tina.
Wonderful Carol 🩷 I felt the same way about the audio delivery. Sometimes I was turning the volume up because I couldn’t hear what was being said when he whispered.
Jennifer wrote: "Wonderful Carol 🩷 I felt the same way about the audio delivery. Sometimes I was turning the volume up because I couldn’t hear what was being said when he whispered."Thanks Jennifer. I'm glad it wasn't just me!
This sounds wonderful! Terrific review, Carol 💗
Kat wrote: "This sounds wonderful! Terrific review, Carol 💗"Thanks so much Kat.
Great review glad you loved this one Carol 💕
Karly wrote: "Great review glad you loved this one Carol 💕"Thanks Karly.
Carol~Terrific Review. Glad you liked this Audiobook, even if Dominic was a little hard. I have enjoyed Charlotte McConaghy’s books, and this sounds like another winner. Sure, you will be back to 80% very soon 💕
Kristine wrote: "Carol~Terrific Review. Glad you liked this Audiobook, even if Dominic was a little hard. I have enjoyed Charlotte McConaghy’s books, and this sounds like another winner. Sure, you will be back to 8..."Thanks Kristine. I may check out another of her books if I ever find time. I'm afraid I'm still adding more books than I'm finishing!
Fabulous review, Carol! I'm listening to this one and really enjoying it.
Norma ~ The Sisters wrote: "Fabulous review, Carol! I'm listening to this one and really enjoying it."Thanks Norma. I'll watch for your review.
Fran wrote: "Superb review, Carol!"Thanks so much Fran.
Fantastic review Carol! I thought his name was Ollie too 🤣!!! And I could have done without the romance as well but I can understand why it was included.
Lindsay L wrote: "Fantastic review Carol! I thought his name was Ollie too 🤣!!! And I could have done without the romance as well but I can understand why it was included."Thanks Lindsay. I'm glad we're in agreement!
I had a problem with Dominic also in the audiobook🙈 couldn’t stand the deep voice and the whispers
MJ wrote: "I had a problem with Dominic also in the audiobook🙈 couldn’t stand the deep voice and the whispers"Yeah, even though it got easier for me to listen to I never fell in love with that voice.
Was not onboard for the romance! Great review Carol 💖
Holly wrote: "Was not onboard for the romance! Great review Carol 💖"Thanks Holly.
Lovely review, Carol, and I appreciate all the details! Reading this soon. I’ve never read this author and looking forward to the experience and excited to see where I land!!
Terrie wrote: "Lovely review, Carol, and I appreciate all the details! Reading this soon. I’ve never read this author and looking forward to the experience and excited to see where I land!!"Thanks Terrie. I'll be interested in your opinion.
