Natural Enemies

By: Warren Adler

Narrated by: Will Tulin

A young New York couple, unable to have children and whose marriage seems to be sputtering, is advised to leave their tense urban lives and take a vacation in a more bucolic environment. Out west, they are suddenly confronted by violent rednecks and chased deep into the surrounding wilderness. Braving floods, avalanches, wild animals, and human predators, they come face-to-face with death. This test of endurance and their passion to survive gives them new insights into themselves and their future together. This gripping, fast-moving, and suspenseful story will hold the listener's interest until the last second.

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Great story, not so great characters

I usually enjoy Warren Adler. I did love the story but the characters seemed a tad unrealistic. Not to mention somewhat unlikable. But the story was nice and suspenseful so it was worth a listen.

I enjoyed the narrator. Great performance.


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Action packed from beginning to end

Let me start by saying that I absolutely love Warren Adler. The writing and narration for this book were top-notch. Although I loved the story I felt ambivalent towards the characters. If you like anything that has to do with the survivalist genre you will probably enjoy this book. I was voluntarily provided a review copy by the author publisher or narrator

Scared the Absolute Crap Out of Me!

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I have never listened to/read the first 20 minutes of a book and been so easily able to see myself and my loved one in the situation set up for the protagonists. So often it's easy to think "well, that was stupid! You should have done X" or "what will happen in the rest of this book is easily avoided if you just stop doing Y." But not Natural Enemies. From the very top I was completely riveted almost to the point of obsession because I couldn't think of a better way to react that would avoid the danger that Birdie and George encounter. The premise of this book is scarier for me than any horror story I've read in a good, long time. What happens to Birdie and George could easily happen to me or you. It is *terrifying* and totally awesome!! I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good scare, a thrill, or an adventure story. Will Tulin does a lovely job of narration. 10/10

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Alright book, typical survival horror.

I'm reading this author's work for the first time because book cover caught my attention. The two main characters were a little irritating because their reactions to situations were unbelievable and were only making the things worse. But I guess that's to be expected. There were quite a few edge-of-the-seat instances too. But overall, it was your typical "survival in a jungle" fare.

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Has potential to be a good thriller

This is a survival story with 30% adventure, 10% thriller and 70% human drama. I enjoyed the adventure and survival. Most of the conflict is human drama.

The character’s internal battle with their own and each other’s weaknesses, interrupted all tension and watered down the thrilling situation the characters find themselves in. For me the self evaluating, got tedious and drawn out.

Is was well written and the narration was good. But not as thrilling as it could have been.

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