The Ravaged

Jack was told by his dying Mother to “run and never look back.” Hunter beats up his dog abusing boss and he rides from North Caroline to California. Seventeen-year-old Anne flees after her brother attacks her. These three people don’t seem to have anything in common except that the harsh realities of life are bearing down upon them.

This is a gritty novel about three people on a ques/journey. A journey where they learn about themselves, their family, their definition of family and their search for what is important in life. Life is harsh and is many things in this book which gives it a very real feel.

Norman Reedus narrates the audiobook, and he does have a great voice for telling a gritty, raw story. A story, which sadly, was not for me. He sure likes his adjectives and comparing one thing to another, I will give him that. Others are enjoying this more than I did, so please check out their reviews as well.

Thank you to Blackstone Publishing – Audiobooks and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.