Tumbleweeds

A Novel

By: Leila Meacham

Narrated by: Angele Masters

Devoted fans of Leila Meacham will devour this long, juicy audiobook. Tumbleweeds is the story of three young friends - the saint, the sinner, and the angel - growing up together in the sort of small Texas Panhandle town that lives and dies by its Friday night football games. A fateful event casts a long shadow over these three intertwined lives and leaves the listener desperate to see how it all plays out.

©2012 Leila Meacham (P)2012 Hachette Audio

Enjoyable read... I didn't want to stop listening!

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

Great Character Development!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kathy, because she was a strong and intelligent woman, who overcame adversity!

What about Angele Masters’s performance did you like?

Some of her voices were good, but some just didn't fit with the character.

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

It made me cry when the accident happened with the young man.

Any additional comments?

Narration was not as good as "Roses" by the same author.

Twists, turns and a good long listen!

Reminded me of a southern version of "The Thornbirds". I really enjoyed listening to this book. I ordered it immediately after I finished listening to another great generational saga, "Roses", by the same author. I want more! Meacham does a fine job of character development and has a true talent for telling heartfelt stories. I am still thinking about the characters, long after I finished listening. The only negative; finding more audiobooks that will keep my attention, as these two have. Well done Lelia Meacham!

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a certified page turner. a must read... a weekend treat... be prepared to do nothing but read...

Didn’t want it to end!

Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this book! Great story and narration! Going to look for more books by this author now.

Forest Gump

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

Absolutely not. I really want to like this book. I'm only halfway through listening to it, but felt the need to warn other listeners. It sounds like Forest Gump is reading it. She makes all the characters sound the same. Why no one caught this when it was recording is beyond me. It's getting on my last nerve.

Would you recommend Tumbleweeds to your friends? Why or why not?

Maybe to read, but definitely not to listen to.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Angele Masters?

Rebecca Lowman, Julia Whelan, Emma Galvin, Neil Caplan, Grover Gardner, Jeff Woodman. Not sure if it's the narrator or whoever directed it, but someone dropped the ball on this production.

Did Tumbleweeds inspire you to do anything?

It inspired me to warn other listeners.

Any additional comments?

I'll let you know if the narration gets better. I feel the need to finish listening since it's expensive.

One of my all time favorites!

Would you consider the audio edition of Tumbleweeds to be better than the print version?

I haven't read the print version of Tumbleweeds. I did read the print version of Ms. Meachams book, Roses. Great books are great whether heard or read.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were well developed and sounded like people I knew in high school. Being from Texas and familiar with the weather and the Texas landscape made it seem more like it was about people and places I knew. I am always disappointed when a great book is finished. I feel like the characters are my friends and I miss them!

Have you listened to any of Angele Masters’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This is the first, but it was excellent. I hope to hear more of her performances in the future.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Most definately!

Any additional comments?

I look forward to other books by Leila Meacham and hopefully narrated by Angele Masters

Sad, twisted love story

Would you consider the audio edition of Tumbleweeds to be better than the print version?

Did not read the print version.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Tumbleweeds?

The idea of how selfish people are. T.D. Abandons the girl that changed her life for him.

Which scene was your favorite?

Kathy taking charge of her life when she transformed the restaurant.

If you could take any character from Tumbleweeds out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Mable because she gave a home to kids that had no family.

Great lesson in life.

What made the experience of listening to Tumbleweeds the most enjoyable?

I enjoyed the atmosphere. Could be any small town, but growing up near this area I could relate.

What did you like best about this story?

Shows how difficult growing up can be

Which character – as performed by Angele Masters – was your favorite?

Wolf man, even though he had a small part

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Possibly, it flows well

Any additional comments?

Very colorful, although I have to agree with another reviewer that I did not care for the narration.

Exceptional story

Loved it. The characres were believable in the Texas panhandle. A great mix of people in a really good story.

What a Twist at the End!

I had a love hate relationship with this book! I loved two of the main characters and hated the other main character. But the story was intense at times and it really was a good storyline!