The Story Keeper

By: Lisa Wingate

Narrated by: Abby Craden, Bahni Turpin

Successful New York editor Jen Gibbs is at the top of her game with her new position at Vida House Publishing - until a mysterious manuscript from an old slush pile appears on her desk. Turning the pages, Jen finds herself drawn into the life of Sarra, a mixed-race Melungeon girl trapped by dangerous men in turn-of-the-century Appalachia. A risky hunch may lead to The Story Keeper's hidden origins and its unknown author, but when the trail turns toward the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a place Jen thought she'd left behind forever, the price of a blockbuster book deal may be higher than she's willing to pay.

©2014 Lisa Wingate (P)2014 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Audible version is mostly very good

The audible version of the story keeper it's a good one. There are two narrators, one for the current day story, and one for the earlier Appalachian story.
Bahni Turpin does a great job with the Southern accent and capturing the different character's voices.
Abby Craden does s good job, but sometimes it just sounded too dramatic, especially at the end. I wish I had read the ending instead of heard it, as I think I would have enjoyed hearing in my head better.
But both narrators read the story well.
I've submitted a review for the book as well.
This is just my review of the performance.

Almost returned

I almost returned the book without listening to it. Whichever narrator voiced the male characters, grated on my nerves so bad. All the males sounded like they are talking through a voice box, so gravely and scratchy. I really cringed for Jen's boss' voice. And having lived in the WNC blue ridge; with family there for 300 years; and having gotten an education and moved to Colorado; I know what it takes to get rid of the accent; yet I don't sound like a upper crust visitor from Europe; like Jen does. The person who spoke for the hill people did a great job. And I loved the storyline. So I am glad I stuck it out. I've listened to dozens of audiobooks I have never criticized the narration before; but couldn't refrain this time.

Great Story!

I first struggled to get into this audiobook, the reading was making me nuts. However, I stuck with it and adjusted the speed to 1.5, then I fell in love with it!

Tedious

The story within a story was tedious. The ending was rushed. People changed too quickly. The "hero" had issues too easily brushed aside. Not the quality i expect from this favorite author.

loved it

I loved the intertwined stories. The stories come alive with raw emotion . Couldn't get enough.