Lamb

A Novel

By: Bonnie Nadzam

Narrated by: Tavia Gilbert

Lamb traces the self-discovery of David Lamb, a narcissistic middle-aged man with a tendency toward dishonesty, in the weeks following the disintegration of his marriage and the death of his father. Hoping to regain some faith in his own goodness, he turns his attention to Tommie, an awkward and unpopular 11-year-old girl. Lamb is convinced that he can help her avoid a destiny of apathy and emptiness, and even comes to believe that his devotion to Tommie is in her best interest. But when he decides to abduct a willing Tommie for a road trip from Chicago to the Rockies, planning to initiate her to the beauty of the mountain wilderness, they are both shaken in ways neither of them expects.

Lamb is a masterful exploration of the dynamics of love and dependency that challenges the boundaries between adolescence and adulthood, confronts preconceived notions about conventional morality, and exposes mankind’s eroded relationship with nature.

©2011 Bonnie Nadzam (P)2011 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

“ Lamb is a remarkable debut by a writer to watch. I will be thinking about these characters for a long time.” (Aimee Bender, New York Times best-selling author)

Lolita-esque

First off, if you were captivated by Lolita, then this is a must. The story accurately captures the realistic characters of Lamb and Tommy, complete with their unlikable traits and oversights when planning. I do not agree with the negative reviews saying that the story is somehow wrong just because of its subject matter; if you not prepared for an unconvential tale with an abnormal main character then why did you choose to choose to buy the book? This story is an unheralded gem that you can lose yourself in.

wow!!!

Spellbinding, thought-provoking, incredibly written and yet also disturbing. All in all, well done and a resounding wow!

That was....weird

Just....weird.

It's pedophilia almost but...barely. which I guess is good but I'm also confused? Maybe that's what the writer wanted?

Gary/David is a manipulative @$$hole... I hate him.

I am just so weirded out by this story. What's was the point?

UNCOMFORTABLE

This book was very disturbing. It was uncomfortable. THREW MY PHONE! Overall, liked it though. Its one of those books, once you start you just have to finish.

Very intriguing story

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

Great narration which kept me listening despite nearly cringing each chapter to see if something terrible was going to happen

Would you be willing to try another book from Bonnie Nadzam? Why or why not?

I found the story disturbing, so no

Which scene was your favorite?

Beautiful descriptions of the landscape, almost felt like I was there

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

NO

Any additional comments?

Disturbing story line