Hidden gem.

While I haven't watched the film Big Wednesday, I was immediately intrigued by the creation of an audiobook version of a 70's novel. Lately all I've been seeing is new releases, so getting my hands on what's basically a classic was definitely a treat.

I must say I really enjoyed this audiobook - based on the movie posters, I didn't expect it to have so much depth, meaning and reflection. Such a great surprise for a reader like me who's always on the lookout for hidden gems. In short, this novel is about a trio of surfers who grew up during the drastically changing 1960s. Each of the guys is a highly unique and different personality, yet they all realize that there's more to life than surfing while the Vietnam War is causing havoc in the world around them.

I loved the witty self-discovery in this book, of a generation I'm not part of, all of which was beautifully accentuated by the narrator, I highly recommend this version of Big Wednesday for a unique experience.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Surprisingly heartwarming! It's a great and well-plotted story surrounding a group of surfers in the 60s. It's about parties, found family, taking risks, and legacy. It did take a second for me to get used to listening to the lingo; it feels completely bizarre to hear the word "radical" etc used in a very different way than I'm used to, but it totally feeds the universe. Not to mention, it ultimately feels authentic given the author's real-life experience with the surfing community of the time.

The narrator, A.T. Chandler, didn't feel remotely out of place and his reading had a dignity for lack of a better term, that was appropriate and felt organic. He was excellent.

I recommend this audiobook to anyone who wants to be swept away into a tale of friendship and loss and youth.

I received a copy of this audiobook for free from NetGalley, RB Media, and HighBridge Audio in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.