Perfect Little Town

By: Blake Crouch

Narrated by: Eric G. Dove

Ron and Jessica Stahl are a power couple from California, on a Christmas holiday in Colorado. When they stop for the afternoon in sleepy Lone Cone, they're charmed by the quaint tourist town. But the folksy hospitality will vanish as the sun drops behind the mountains. A winter storm is approaching, and the Stahls couldn’t have picked a worse night of the year to get snowed into this perfect little town with a dark, dark secret.

©2011 Blake Crouch (P)2014 Blake Crouch

Good story but very short

Wish I had realized this was a short story before purchasing audible narration. This is more like the beginning of a story that was suddenly ended then a full story. A couple on vacation go into a town which happens to be the nights town of soltice. The town turns against them. Which could have been a great book as I enjoyed what I read but was dissapointed that the idea didn't seem to be fully carried out or finished. Narration good but to me not worth the price.

Just Over An Hour

Would you consider the audio edition of Perfect Little Town to be better than the print version?

Oooops, I never did 'read' Perfect Little Town, only listened to the audio book.

What do you think your next listen will be?

The Stone Man - (Luke Smithard) I'm listening to it right now.

Have you listened to any of Eric G. Dove’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I just looked through and it seems this is the first by this person.

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

Not 'extreme'. It somewhat reminds me of an old Twilight Zone script.

Any additional comments?

It's only just over an hour long. But I can say I'm happy with it. I can see it being a Made For T.V. movie. I'd watch it. I mean don't expect intensely developed personalities and so on. But for what it was it's alright.

What's?

This was not bad but had more potential to be great. It kept me interested but the end was like...huh?
There is a message but that's about it
I guess I expected more from this author. Not worth a credit though.

Modern take on an old story

Most of us had to read a famous American short story in Eighth or Ninth grade. I wonder if it's still required reading in English classes? Anyway, won't reveal that story as it would be a spoil this story. Needless to say Perfect Little Town is very reminiscent of that story, but in a more modern setting. Performance was very good, and it had a quirky, not what you'd expect ending, but not an original idea.

Fun, quick read...worth it

Short story can be be slipped in quickly-traditional Blake. Good, scary and well developed for being so short ..... Ed is a good narrator for Blake.

EXCELLENT SHORT TALE OF SUSPENSE

Loved it! Definitely recommend it if you like small town suspense stories. Kind of a mixture between Shelley Jackson's "Lottery" and the Twilight Zone.

One that's been told before

I can't help but feel disappointed. I was expecting something more, something different than a story that's been told 100 times and hasn't changed much. This town was described almost exactly like the Wayward Pine town. The whole sacrifice to keep the town profitable & free of disease thing just isn't original any more. I thought Blake would have an original way of telling this story. I love his work but not this one.
The narrator was great so it was easy to listen to. Would I recommend it to someone? Maybe... Depends on if they've already heard 20 other stories just like it. I mean I listen to & read every zombie, survivalist, apocalypse book I can find and many of them have reoccurring themes.

Felt almost Deja vu like

Couldn’t help but feel relation to past Blake crouch novels felt a little re used but it was a well worth 4$ for an hour of entertainment

Amazing..............

I was skeptical at first when I saw the time on this book, but I was amazed at how much this book contained.

The narrator Eric Dove did a wonderful job keeping the characters and story alive. He was able to draw you into the story very well. He also gave each character and different voice, which I find a wonderful contribution.

Blake Crouch did a wonderful job at (what felt like) making you feel this was a full novel.
To me it also felt refreshing that Mr. Crouch brought the characters and story full circle.

Each character had a sufficient background, the story kept you wanting more, I'd even enjoy a second book especially if it was a full novel. Even if it was a prequel, is be interested in more of the towns history.

Thank you for reading my review.

Wow

What a great short story! it was intense and very vivid. I loved how thrilling it was but also how it gave attention to the right details.